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May 2025

Five Key Messages to Kick Off the Boating Season

Canadians are some of the most active boaters in the world, with an estimated 16 million Canadians enjoying recreational boating, our waterways are busier than ever! As more people discover the joys of boating, it's essential to prioritize safety awareness to ensure everyone has a great experience on the water. To refresh memories and steer boaters towards safety, the Canadian Safe Boating Council has five pivotal messages: 1. Wear Your lifejacket – Lifejackets only work if you wear them and last year over 80% of Canadians who drown while boating were not wearing their lifejacket or not wearing it properly. There are so many choices for lifejackets/personal floatation devices on the market now, it is easy to pick one that suits your ‘boating style’ and is one that you are

May 2025

The 2025 Fire Forecast

The Weather Network has just released their summer forecast and the outlook is HOT! They are predicting a hot, humid summer with average rainfall for the Georgian Bay area. In areas to the north and west of Lake Superior, however, wildfires are a major concern, which could potentially impact air quality around Georgian Bay and other parts of Canada. Last year we were fortunate that the wildfire season started slowly with a wet spring and summer. Ontario saw a total of 480 wildland fires affecting 89,841 hectares across the province, which was well below the previous year and the ten-year average. The Ontario government has geared up for the 2025 wildland fire season, which runs from April 1 to October 31. To protect communities and resources, they’ve made s

May 2025

Celebrate Our 2024 Champions of the Bay - May 29 at 7 pm

Join the Celebration! Please join us in honouring our amazing community volunteers. We warmly invite you to GBA’s virtual ceremony celebrating our 2024 Champions of the Bay Thursday, May 29th at 7 pm via Zoom - We will be recognizing all of our Champions and their nominators from all across the Bay and learning about some of their exciting contributions. Please click here to join the guest list for our inaugural virtual ceremony. EVENING PROGRAM - WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT HONORING THE CHAMPIONS OF THE BAY Celesta Bjornson & Sheila Williams – Bay of Islands Community Association Nominated by Patrick Thoburn Carolyn Rymell – In Memoriam – Blackstone Lake Cottagers Association Award Accepted by

May 2025

Essential Tips to Prevent Boat Theft

Boat theft is a growing concern among recreational boaters, particularly in Ontario, where recent statistics show an increase in stolen vessels. Whether docked at a marina, stored in a trailer, or left at a cottage, boats are prime targets for thieves. Fortunately, there are several measures you can take to safeguard your boat and minimize theft risks. Secure Your Keys: It's More Than Just Turning Off the Engine While it might seem obvious, leaving keys in the ignition is a surprisingly common oversight that makes boat theft far too easy. When leaving your boat unattended, even for short periods at a marina, always remove the keys. Store them securely in your vehicle's locked glove compartment. If you're heading back to your cottage, take the keys inside and place them in a lo