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Other Topics of Interest Transport Canada shore-Line Speed Restrictions When boating in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia, please observe the un-posted speed limit of 10km/h (6 mph) within 30 meters (100 ft) from shore. This limit applies on all waters within these provinces except where other limits are posted. In rivers less than 100 meters (300 ft) in width or canals and or buoyed channels the speed limit is 10 km/h (6 mph). In the case of waterskiing, where the tow boat launches and drops off skiers by heading directly away from or into the shore, these limits do not apply. In Quebec, shoreline speed restrictions apply on specific bodies of water and are usually posted. For more information, consult the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations. Plus there is Pat’s Boating Canada: speed limits http://boating.ncf.ca/speed.html Speed limits are posted in kph on round white signs ringed in red. "No Wake" signs are similar, with a blue wavy line inside a red ring. Look for them near marinas, narrow sections, in canals, and along sensitive shorelines. Speeds are posted in kilometers per hour, which is roughly double the number of knots. If your speedometer is in miles per hour, refer to the Speed chart to convert miles per hour (mph) to nautical miles per hour (knots) or kilometers per hour (kph or km/hr). In most provinces there is a 10 kph speed limit within 30 meters (100 feet) from shore. Fine is $125. Maximum fine is $500 or six months imprisonment. (Canada Shipping Act: Boating Restriction Regulations) The one exception to this speed limit is for boats pulling a water skier travelling perpendicular to shore to pull away or land the skier. This operation may also take place within an area designated by buoys where permitted. There are also exceptions in rivers that are less than 100 m in width, or in canals or buoyed channels, or any waters in which a different boating restriction applies. Under the Small Vessel Regulations rules governing waterskiing, the existing requirement to have spotter on board remains. In addition, there must be a seat available for each person being towed in case recovery is necessary. Only personal watercraft (PWCs) designed to carry three people can be used for towing water-skiers. Towing activities are not allowed in the period from one hour after sunset to sunrise. You are responsible for the wake of your vessel whether the boat is in a "no wake" zone or not. If your wake damages property or injures people you have broken the law. Slowing down is the oobvious solution, especially in narrow channels and near shore, but how you speed up and slow down is also important. Contact the Canadian Coast Guard at 1-800-267-6687 or www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca for more information.

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