SLA Fishing Derby and Annual Picnic
Join Us:
Regatta - Sun. August 1, 2010
Bayview Wildwood Resort
9:00 a.m. registration - First Event starts at 9:30 a.m. sharp
Annual General Meeting - Sat. Aug. 7, 2010
Bayview Wildwood
Glympse Room (Walter’s Pub),on the lower level of the Wildwood Inn. Registration and refreshments at 9 am - Meeting starts at 9:30 am sharp
Survey for SLA Members
A Survey was included as part of the Summer Newsletter to find out members comments and priorities for the association.
For the electronic survey or if you wish to print the survey and mail it to:
SLA Survey c/o 698 Roosevelt Ave., Ottawa, ON, K2A 2A7
Please complete the survey by July 30th, so that we can tabulate results for the AGM."
Summer 2010 Newsletter
The Summer 2010 SLA Newsletter was mailed or emailed the last week of June. To view a copy online Click here
Don't get caught this summer without a Pleasure Craft Operator Card
You or your children can be fined $250 without one !!
The law now requires that all operators of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes to have proof of competency on board at all times. This is called the "Pleasure Craft Operator Card" or PCO. The requirements for and FAQ about the PCO can be found on the Transport Canada website at Marine Safety The course and exam for obtaining a PCO can be taken at BoaterExam.com, a supporter of the SLA regatta. A list of other course providers can also be found on the Transport Canada site. The course involves answering 36 multiple choice questions and getting 75% correct (27/36) to pass. A course study guide is provided, and re-tries are free.
The SLA asks that all members and their children who don't already have their PCO card to take a course and get certified asap. Not only will you refresh your own boating safety skills, or help instil these skills in your children, you will also help ensure that we maintain a safe environment on our waterways.
SLA TIP: Make a photocopy of your licence, and the licence of any other family member(s) who may drive the boat(s), and keep a copy in each boat. It may save you $250!
For more info on Boating Fines
Great Fishing on Sparrow Lake
There are many fishing tales from Sparrow Lake. It has been known for amazing fishing for many years. For one of 2009 highlights, here is a muskie that was caught in Sparrow Lake.
2010 Muskoka Watershed Report Card to be Released in May
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