Welcome to Summer 2025!
A welcome sign of summer is that Safe Boating Week starts this Saturday May 17. Ottawa Police along with Ottawa Paramedics are hosting a safe boating awareness event at Britannia Park on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Boats, emergency vehicles and first responders will be on site with safe boating messages, demonstrations of lifesaving equipment, boats, games and popsicles for the whole family.
Here are the top five safe boating tips to observe:
- Though the air may be warm, falling into cold water can be deadly. If you don’t know if you can get back in to your canoe, kayak or motorboat, stay close to the shore.
- Wear a properly fitted lifejacket! Most people who drown are not wearing a lifejacket.
- Alcohol and water don’t mix. If you’re drinking, don’t swim or operate any kind of boat.
- Be prepared. Carry a boat safety kit and enough fuel.
- Finally, always tell someone where you are going and when you will return. Carry a cellphone in case you need help!
I will be at Britannia Park this Saturday for this event. I hope to see you at the Trolley Station!
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