Enjoy boating, absolutely. Taking unnecessary risks, never. NavEazy promotes responsible, well-organized, and safe outings for both boat owners and renters.
NavEazy is more than a simple listing platform. Safety is at the core of the experience, through clear guidelines and the promotion of responsible hosts.
Listings highlight essential details such as maximum capacity, safety equipment, navigation area, and whether a skipper is included.
The owner remains responsible for their vessel and onboard instructions. The renter must comply with local regulations and follow the host’s guidelines.
We encourage proper preparation before each trip: weather conditions, navigation plan, boat condition, and a safety briefing for everyone onboard.
Good preparation reduces risks and makes the experience far more enjoyable.
- • Check the weather forecast and expected navigation conditions.
- • Confirm the meeting point, departure time, and trip duration.
- • Ensure everyone onboard has a properly fitted life jacket.
- • Clearly identify who is responsible for operating the boat.
- • Inform a trusted person of the trip plan (area, schedule, number of people onboard).
The owner must ensure the boat carries all required safety equipment in accordance with local regulations (for example: Transport Canada requirements).
- • Sufficient life jackets in appropriate sizes.
- • Signaling devices (whistle, light, flares depending on the area).
- • Towing equipment or suitable mooring lines.
- • Basic first aid kit.
- • Communication device (charged phone, VHF radio depending on the trip).
Requirements may vary depending on boat size, navigation area, and applicable regulations. When in doubt, consult the relevant local authorities.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Responsible behavior protects the crew, the boat, and other water users.
Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs is dangerous and usually illegal. The person in charge must remain sober and fully alert at all times.
Respect speed limits, nautical signage, channels, and safe distances from other boats and swimmers. When in doubt, slow down and adopt defensive navigation.
The owner or skipper should take time to explain essential instructions: restricted areas, onboard movement, man-overboard procedures, and basic use of safety equipment.
In any uncertain or dangerous situation, the safety of people always comes before equipment or property.
- • Stay calm and ensure everyone is wearing a life jacket.
- • Contact appropriate emergency services (local emergency number or VHF channel 16 depending on the area).
- • Provide clear information: approximate location, boat type, number of people onboard, and nature of the issue.
- • Follow authorities’ instructions and avoid taking additional risks.
This section is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace formal boating safety training. NavEazy strongly recommends completing recognized boating safety and/or first aid courses.
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