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We look forward to seeing you at the beach! If not feeling well please stay home.
Safety & Water Etiquette in the Outer Harbour
Did you know Outer Harbour is home to 8,000+ water users?
Outer Harbour Sailing Federation (OHSF) and Friends of Cherry Beach and Outer Harbour estimate that there are over 8,000 users enjoying water activities including long-distance swimmers, rowers, kayakers, kiteboarders, paddleboarders, sailors, dragonboaters, windsurfers and motorboaters.
Your safety is paramount.
Simon's Best Practices for Going out on the Water
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Avoid Going out on the Water when:
Spots in the Outer Harbour to Avoid
Safety Checklist for EVERY TRIP!
Learn to Sail, Rules of the Road
Boaters Exam Rules for Avoiding Collisions
International Safety Hand Signals
International recognized distress signal is full arms out and wave up and down.
Conversely, tap your head if you are ok.
Crossing the Eastern Gap Channel to Inner Harbour or Toronto Island
Sound Signals. What do the boat horns mean?
Boats use sound signals to communicate to other vessels in sight.
When moving, a ship may use the following basic signals to ‘contact’ other vessels:
Paddling/Windsurfing at Dawn/Dusk
Ideally don't go out at dawn or dusk but if you do, bring an LED white light.
Don't go out alone. Sail/paddle with a friend.
In a potential collision situation - hold up your LED white light above your head and shine it at the boat coming at you.
Water temperatures change very quickly. Life jackets save lives.
Invest the time to learn what Cold Water Shock is and how to be ready to handle cold water immersion if it happens to you.
Stay calm and save your energy.
Club First Aid kits and the AED are located in the clubhouse.
Have fun. Please help keep each other safe.
Let us know if you have any questions or suggestions. socialmedia@torontowindsurfingclub.com