Media advisory - Learn how to get started in boating with Discover Boating
MONTREAL, June 16 /CNW Telbec/ - The May long weekend kicked off the unofficial start to summer and with it, boating season! Boating offers lifestyle benefits that can easily and affordably improve quality of life for Canadians who enjoy its many activities. Jump the waves, fish for the big one, just get away from it all, de-stress, get closer to nature and more importantly, closer to family, friends and loved ones. Discover Boating, the recreational boating industry's national awareness program, is hosting an event to officially kick-off the boating season by introducing newbies to the fun of boating and educating veteran boaters on new activities.
Discover Boating will bring the advice found on www.DiscoverBoating.ca onto the water with a "Get Started in Boating" event. Experts will showcase boats and equipment to bring to life the fun and accessibility boating can offer Canadians nationwide.
WHAT... Join boating experts for fun and great food out on the water, while experiencing what boating in Quebec has to offer and discover why so many Quebecers believe life is better on a boat. Learn water safety, how to choose the right boat type, fishing, water sports and more - everything Quebecers need to know to start boating this summer! WHEN... Thursday, June 17, 2010* 9:45 a.m. - Media registration 10:00 a.m. - Introduction to Discover Boating and interactive stations 11:00 a.m. - Boat leaves the marina for lunch 12:30 p.m. - Boat returns to marina 1:00 p.m. - Event ends *Rainout date is June 18, 2010 (if needed) WHO... Discover Boating's Yves Paquette will discuss the benefits of boating, especially in Canada, and how the average Canadian can get started. Once a popular water sport for the younger generation, wakeboarding has become a fun activity for boaters of all ages. Benoit Allard, camp director at Benoit Allard Wakeboarding School, will answer questions and during lunch on the water his riders will showcase the latest wakeboarding tricks. Luc Couture and Marc Thorpe, from Princecraft, will share their passion for fishing, tips/techniques, as well as their top fishing secrets. Pierre Addy, from Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, will speak about boating safety and how Canadians can be safe and conscientious boaters. Dominic Davignon and Jacques Hébert, sailing experts, will make you discover their passion and will give you tips and techniques to practice safe sailing. WHERE... Quai 99 Restaurant (Marina de Port plaisance Réal-Bouvier) 99 chemin de la Rive, Longueuil J4H 4C9
For further information: Space is limited - please RSVP by Monday, June 16 to reserve a spot. Accredited media will be asked to present a business card and photo identification. Pascale Gagnon, HKDP - 514 395-0375, [email protected]
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