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The Rookie Captain’s First Boat Survival Guide (PDF)

$19.99

18-page PDF: what to inspect before you say yes to a “free” boat, battery basics, recommissioning an old cruiser and the Canadian safety gear you actually need.

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I got a free 33 ft Chris-Craft and zero experience. This is the guide I wish someone had handed me on day one: inspection checklists, batteries without the sparks, recommissioning steps and the safety gear Canada expects on board.

18 pages, instant PDF download
Printable checklists
Written in plain English, with jokes

Not official Transport Canada material. This is a plain-English companion written by a rookie, for rookies. Always check the official Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide and your local rules before you head out.