To provide you with an overview of what was presented at the CSBC 2023 Symposium,
we have collected and posted the PowerPoint Presentations from each of the speakers at the 2023 Symposium.

 

 

Saving Lives on the Water:
Partnership is the Key
09:00 - 09:45
Wednesday September 27, 2023

Phillip Walker


Jim Chidley

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Maritime SAR in the U.K.
09:45 - 10:30
Wednesday September 27, 2023

Richard Wasson

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Working Together to Promote Boating Safety
in Atlantic Canada | Panel
10:45 - 11:45
Wednesday September 27, 2023

Sean Fitzpatrick
Sharon Sellars

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Sea Kayaking Safety
11:45 - 12:15
Wednesday September 27, 2023

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Innovation and Technology:
Simulation in Marine Safety Training
13:15 - 13:45
Wednesday September 27, 2023
Tony Patterson

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Boating Trends and Future Challenges
in the United States
13:45 - 14:15
Wednesday September 27, 2023

Jeff Decker
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Coffee & Challenges
14:45 - 15:45
Wednesday September 27, 2023

John McMullen
Jason Krott
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Innovation in Marine Safety Training
15:45 - 16:15
Wednesday September 27, 2023
 Kerri Ann Ennis
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Innovation and Technology:
CSBC Research | The Shock Factor
16:15 - 17:00
Wednesday September 27, 2023
Cheryl Gallagher
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What Does the Data Tell Us? What Are the Risks?
Session 1 | Panel
08:45 - 09:30
Thursday September 28, 2023

Barbara Byers


Geoffrey Tasker

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Options for Mandatory Lifejacket Wear Regulations
Session 2
09:30 - 10:15
Thursday September 28, 2023
Honey Walsh
Geoffrey Tasker
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Prevention: Lifejacket Wear Behaviours & Effective
Messaging
Session 3
10:30 - 11:00
Thursday September 28, 2023
Barbara Byers
Cheryl Gallagher
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Lifejacket Products
Canada/U.S. Standards Harmonization
Breaking News! PFD Update
Session 4 | Panel
11:00 - 12:00
Thursday September 28, 2023

Nicolette Weeks

 


Lili Colby
(Mustang Survival)

Steve Wagner
(Salus Marine Wear)

 

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5 Key Steps to Safer Boating

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Wear Your Lifejacket

Legally you must carry one on board, appropriately sized for each passenger. But don’t just carry it, WEAR IT.

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Boat Sober

Boating under the influence of alcohol, recreational drugs or prescription narcotics, is illegal, irresponsible and potentially deadly. Leave any such substances until you return to the dock.

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Take a Boating Course

The law requires that anyone operating a power-driven boat must have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card OR other accredited proof of competency and it must be carried on board.

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Be Prepared - You and Your Vessel

Ensure your boat has all the required safety gear and sufficient fuel. Be sure the weather is suitable for your vessel’s capabilities.

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Be Cold Water Safe

Cold water is a significant risk. Learn how to protect yourself.