Boating With Your Family

Boating with your family whether a day outing or a longer cruise is a great way to spend time together in the outdoors.

The planning and preparation for time spent on the water can be a family project involving everyone. Information and ideas for a boating family on my lens Family Boating

Consider assigning age appropriate tasks to the children such as setting the table, researching activities available at ports you plan to visit, and organizing board or cards games to play on board.

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Boating and Fishing in BC

Boating and Fishing are two activities for families to enjoy together. Whether you are fishing from the shore, on a lake, or the ocean, fishing is a great family pastime.

If you are interested in buying a boat and/or fishing, you may enjoy the information on the lens Boating and Fishing

Boating Galley Tips - Suggested Equipment

Boating with your family is a summer activity to enjoy. Whether your boat is a canoe, kayak, sail or power, meals usually need to be prepared.

There are ways to feed the crew even if your boat has no galley.

"An open fishing boat, day sailers, or small power boats may not be equipped with a galley." Read the full article Small Boat No Galley

Types of Boats

There are many types of boats available for the new or experienced boater.

Deciding what activities your family wishes to engage in is a starting place for buying a boat to suit your needs.

* Where will you be using your boat - rivers, lakes, ocean?
* How many people will be using the boat at one time?
* Do you want a portable boat or will it be kept at a dock?


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Family Boating Fun - Using a Dinghy

Family boating is fun especially with a dinghy.

A dinghy which may be sailed, rowed, or equipped with a motor can add to your fun time on the water. Dinghies can be rigid or inflatable and are usually easily transported. A dinghy is an inexpensive way to introduce your family to boating and can bring hours of pleasure.

There are many ways for your family to enjoy using a dinghy. Ideas are outlined in an e-lesson,


There are safety rules applying to all watercraft which can be found in the Boating Safety Guide.

Information on Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) for all operators of motorized vessels.

Boating and Children

When boating with children, the experience can be fun for all of you. It is an opportunity for the children to learn about boats, nature, and more.

While underway from port to port, playing the 20 question game will occupy the young crew members for some time. By focusing on boat parts and your environment, children can become familiar with boating and have fun.

Each family member takes turns deciding on a part of the boat while the others try to guess the item asking a total of 20 questions only. From anchor to waves, the game could be played for a good length of time covering parts of the boat and your surroundings.

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