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Avalon Power and Sail Squadrons and ESL Marine Supplies Ltd. Launch Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Day
Friday September 20 th , 2019 from 8:30 – 4:30
Have Your Flares Expired?
If your flares have a manufacture date of 2015 or earlier, they have or will expire this
year. You can’t light them, throw them in the water or in your household garbage to
dispose of them.
Disposing of expired flares has been an ongoing dilemma for boaters across the
country. To help boaters dispose of expired flares in a safe and environmentally
responsible manner CPS-ECP and selected CIL Dealers are hosting Safety Equipment
Education and Flare Disposal Days. On these days, you will be offered the opportunity to
learn about required safety equipment and you can bring your outdated flares to be
properly disposed of, free of charge.
In accordance with Transport Canada requirements, flares are approved for four years
from the date of manufacture. Typically, this means that boaters need to replace their
flares every third or fourth boating season. If they have a manufacture date of 2011 or
earlier they have expired or will expire during this boating season, boaters are required
to replace them… it’s the law!
There are four types of flares:
- Type A – Rocket Parachute,
- Type B – Multi-Star,
- Type C– Hand-Held,
- Type D – Smoke Signal.
For further information on the different
characteristics of each type, and the quantity required for your vessel, please refer to the
Safe Boating Guide at: www.boatingsafety.gc.ca.
WHO: Avalon Power and Sail Squadron
WHAT: Canadian Power and Sail Squadron Safety Equipment Education and
Flare Disposal Day
WHERE 51 Clyde Ave. Mount Pearl A1N 4R8
WHEN: Friday September 20 th , 2019 from 8:30 – 4:30
For a list of Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days and locations visit:
www.cpsboat.ca or call 1-888-CPS-BOAT
WHERE INNOVATION MEETS SAFETY
CANADIAN SAFE BOATING AWARDS
NOMINATE YOUR BOATING HEROES TODAY
The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is a volunteer charitable organization. Our mission is to reduce the incidence of injuries and fatalities across Canada that occur as a result of recreational boating activities through innovative, relevant and effective measures. The CSBC recognizes and celebrates people, communities, and companies who understand current boating safety culture, and strive to influence and advance the industry through effective communication. With an in-depth and vast understanding of boating safety activities, CSBC is uniquely positioned as a veteran in the boating safety industry. The CSBC is at the heart of the boating community and works closely with a variety of stakeholders and partners in the marine industry to promote and recognize excellence in boating safety and those who positively impact our local waters. Recognition provides an opportunity to showcase their commitment and heighten their efforts and together we can acknowledge boating heroes who make a difference.
Who are these heroes? A family or individual who saves a life; a boating safety advocate, a volunteer or teacher whose passion for boating engages people and influences boating safety; a professional with a legacy of work dedicated to boating safety, a member of the media or an industry partner who embraces boating safety. They are all heroes, and we want to share their stories.
THE AWARD CATEGORIES
- TOP VOLUNTEER DEDICATED TO SAFE BOATING: AN INDIVIDUAL WHO GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND PROMOTING AND PRACTICING SAFE BOATING IN CANADA
- STEARNS RESCUE OF THE YEAR: A HEROIC DEED OR RESCUE EXECUTED ON THE WATER IN CANADA
- VISIBLE PFD WEAR IN ADVERTISING: A MARKETER THAT CONSISTENTLY OR INNOVATIVELY PROMOTES VISIBLE PFD WEAR
- MARINE INDUSTRY: A COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS INTRODUCED A BOATING PRODUCT OR TECHNOLOGY THAT IMPROVES BOATING SAFETY
- BEST BOATING SAFETY INITIATIVE: A SUCCESSFUL SAFE BOATING INITIATIVE CONDUCTED IN CANADA
- BEST MEDIA CONTRIBUTION TO BOATING SAFETY: A MEDIA OUTLET THAT PROMOTES BOATING SAFETY
- SPECIAL RECOGNITION: AN INDIVIDUAL, ORGANIZATION OR COMPANY THAT DESERVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR THE WORK THEY DO
- MARINE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR: AN OUTSTANDING ACT OF BOATING SAFETY OR BODY OF WORK BY A MARINE ORGANIZATION PROFESSIONAL
- SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT: A COMPANY, INDIVIDUAL, PRODUCT OR ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO REDUCING MARINE POLLUTION AND MAKING BOATING MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY