Weekend OPP Marine Unit Patrol Notes
Source: OPP
Date: Mon Oct 1 12:23:22 MST 2018
OPP marine unit officers remind all vessel operators "vessel operators need to check that they have on board sufficient life jackets for every person(s) on board and required safety equipment prior to leaving the shore".
For anyone who is unsure of the equipment required for their vessel please view the following link to get the "APP" for their mobile device https://csbc.ca/en/boatnotes or https://csbc.ca/fr/
As fall approaches vessel operators should start to prepare for cooler air and water temperatures. A view of the following link will help you prepare for these fall temperatures. http://www.coldwaterbootcamp.com/pages/home.html
Police remind vessel operators that an essential part our enforcement effort is to save lives and reduce injuries on our waterways while promoting and educating the public about safe boating practices.