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A -growing number of.

boating families -are
following Canada’s beautiful
waterways. to undiscovered
and unspoiled campsites.

- This summer, why not join
those who. have found their
" boats to: be the key to finding
‘the perfect cove or beach to
pitch a tent.

”

Whether you search out a -

river of. explore a big lake,
here are‘a few tips to make
your’ first’ boat camping
experience a pleasant one.

o If it’s your first try at
boat camping, schedule-j just :

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one or two nights out. It’s a.

great shakedown adventure

. fora tonger trip next time.

e Safety first. Don’t
overload your boat with gear
and people. Beside’s, it’s not
fun if you’re cramped. You
can find -the - loading
recommendation on the
boat's certification plate.

_, © Tf possible, get ‘up to
date charts of the waterway
you'll be using. These charts

show shore facilities as well -

as water hazards. Plan your

trip, and let someone know.

where you'll be, and when.
you'll be. back,

© Check your rig before

you..go to make Certain it’s.

safe and ‘sea-worthy. -Take .
_along ».two.. anchors and

plenty of line as well as extra
spark. plugs and prop. Don’t.
forget lifejackets and. a firé
extinguisher.

e When choosing a
campsite, pick one on high .
ground, away from high
grass. You're more likely to
find a cooling bteeze up
there, and rain showers and
local tides won't wash your

camp away. You'll also find

fewer i insects.

Mme nptiatcrten ag”

SKIMMING ALONG TO a camping site, this family ts doing what more and more

boating enthusiasts are doing -

holiday.

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minimum. Modern tents are.
light. and: ‘easy-to. erect. AL
‘smalt ‘camp ‘stove "makes

~ *@ooking. easier, ‘and:you can)

use utensils, right out of your
kitchen. An ice: chest keeps
foods fresh. Airtight .con-
- tainers. will help keep away
critters who. might follow -
their noses to your camp.

«Bea good camper.. -

Leave the campsite cleaner |
than you found it. If your ~
ideal campsite is on private

’

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