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i As pine ag es | Hhe Oshawa Cimes OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1966 1966 Boating Guide There's a world of pleasure on Ontario's lakes for every boat owner and the cost of a journey into quiet paradise is less than you would expect to pay. Dealers throughout the dis- tricts have boats and motors to suit every pocket. Just figure out the cost of transporting the family to some vacation area for your regular two weeks in the middle of the summer, add the cost of accommodation and take it from there. Many families have found for the price of the fares alone, they can go a long way toward outright ownership of a boat a motor that will last for y seasons. In the long run, the purchases will certainly 'pay for themselves." There. is no end to the vari- ety of your summer trips through the northern lakes. Rules Of Road a Jil Traffic regulations have been adopted to make auto- mobile travel as safe and en- joyable as possible. The same is true of boating. Rules of the road have been estab- lished to insure maximum Safety afloat and, when cor- rectly followed, they even add to the fun of boating. Both newcomers and veter- ans should. occasionally re- view these rules. The smart skipper also checks additional regulations on the lake where he plans to do his boating. Meeting -- When two boats approach head on, each skip- per steers to the right or starboard and the boats pass port side to portside. Overtaking--When one boat is overtaking another, he must keep clear of the slower boat. Crossing -- Similar to auto- mobile regulations, the person to the operator's right has the right of way, and you must give way to him. If neces- sary, the operator is required to slow down, stop or re- Avg ee en vv GLel, Too! LVUU: verse his craft to accomplish this. Getting Underway -- Boats leaving slips, wharves and piers have no rights until they are in open water. Therefore, you must proceed with cau- tion. Sailboats -- With only one exception, the - sailboat has the right of way over power craft. This only exception is the unlikely situation of a sail- boat passing a power craft. Fishing Boats--Take it easy when you are passing near fishermen. Fishing boats whethered anchored or under- way with nets, lines or trawls out, have the right of way. Accidents -- In any emer- gency, it is the duty of the boatman to stand by and render all possible assistance. Courtesy -- Many day-to- day boating situations do not come under written regula- tions. The answer then is sim- ple common sense and boat- ing courtesy. Just remember one thing: Would you like it if the other boatmen were doing the same thing Be g~ Fishing, water-skiing, or just plain cruising, a northern lakeland holiday can be the most relaxing you have ever enjoyed. It's a healthy way to take a break from routine. Of course, a trailer is part of your basic kit, for travel- ling from lake to lake, but again this is 'permanent equipment" and won't just disappear when your holiday is over. The same is true of ent" Sie ee bi ea World Of Pleasure In Boating this. summer. If you your boat, motor and camp- ing gear. There's plenty of. advice available on what to buy and where to go. You can start off close to home, or you can ven- ture a little further afield into the other chains of rivers and lakes that make up Ontario's outdoor playground. Chances are, you have been looking forward all year long to "doing something differ- haven't yet committed your- self to any particular plan, why not make it a water holi- day Drop in at one of the local friendly boating outfitters and talk it over with the experts. They can give you exact costs and even suggest some points of interest to visit, or write to the provincial department of tourism and information, Successful Family Chistian Keeps Small Fry Happy The millions of Canadians who regularly participate in boating as a family sport face no little challenge in keeping the kiddies happy and content afloat. Things that spark the inter- est and delight of adult plea- sure cruisers may prove as gruesome as a Saturday night bath for the small fry. How do you handle the kid- dies, both in and out of the boat? To begin: with, let's say for example, that a family of two adults and two children, age -,5 and 8, have set out for a day of cruising. First and foremost, don't let the time lag between stops and ports of call. Kids riding in cars are no different from kids riding in runabouts. Plan some stops. Plan a num- ber of stops for specific rea- sons, like a picnic lunch, a walk around a marina, to gather driftwood or shells or perhaps for a swim, This gives junior something to look forward to and to speculate about, plus the op- portunity to run off energy. Wherever you plan to cruise be sure to take your time. Kids on a holiday don't res- pond to time-table schedules. If the child notes a point of interest along a nearby shore- line, nudge up to it so he can take a better look -- it may provide a new experience for the adults as well. When making swimming stops, plan to take along rub- ber inner tubes or inflatable rafts, as well as water balls. Engage in beach games. Make the stops something the chil- dren will look forward to with relish. Binoculars Help. A pair of binoculars will quench the many-splendored imaginaiton of most any child. Binoculars plus a bird guide book will keep the small fry on the look- out for new specimens: and may even spawn an interest- ing new hobby. The adults at the helm of the boat should plan to let each child aboard take a turn at steering and at the same time explain to the child how the boat operates. The same toys you would set out for a child to keep him occupied at home or on a visit are recommended as standard equipment while afloat. A sudden decision to do some fishing method for checking unrest aniong the juvenile crew mem- bers. This means a shore stop, a chance to stretch your legs and to hunt for bait. The act- ual catching of fish usually is of secondary concern to children -- they just like to fish. Musical instruments or group singing is especially practical and popular as well as radios and portable tele- vision sets. Being properly prepared for entertaining the young ones makes the big difference in successful family cruising. Keep This 'Boating Guide' IN YOUR CAR is a proven ~..