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Age-horsepower Restrictions*1 |
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Gas Prices at an All Time High?
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Age-horsepower restrictions come into effect on April 1, 1999. These restrictions prohibit operators under the age of 16 year from operating craft above specified horsepower limits. This applies to the operation of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes. If an operator is accompanied and directly supervised in the pleasure craft by a person 16 years and older, the age-horsepower restrictions do not apply. These restrictions also prohibit persons under 16 years from operating personal watercraft regardless of whether they are accompanied by an adult. |
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As with most of North America and the world, gasoline prices have sky rocketed?
Within the last two months, the price of a single litre of gas has increased from around 48¢ to just under 70¢. With an almost 150% increase, the government blames the hold back from OPEC. Further predictions state that prices may rise from 80¢ per litre (in the near future) to almost that of a dollar.
So, be ready to dive a little deeper into the pocket, when going fishing. Although our Amercan visitors will be able to take advantage of the exchange rate of the Canadian dollar, in comparison to average price of a gallon of gas purchased in the States to that of the equivilant in litres (Cdn.), the price is still higher here in Canada. |
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| How this applies to operators of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes |
Power restrictions as of April 1, 1999 |
| Under 12 years of age, and not directly supervised** |
Can operate a vessel with no more than 10 hp (7.5 KW) |
| Between 12 years and under 16 years of age, and not directly supervised** |
Can operate a vessel with no more than 40 hp (30 KW) |
| Under 16 years of age |
Not allowed to operate a PWC*** |
| 16 years of age and over |
No power restrictions |
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* These requirements apply in areas outside the Northwest and Nunavut Territories at this time. ** Directly supervised means: accompanied and directly supervised by a person 16 years of age or older. ***Personal Watercraft |
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How To Contact The Canadian Coast Guard:
- 1-800-267-6687 (in Canada only)
- 1-613-991-1313 (outside Canada)
- Electronic Mail: obs@ccg-gcc.gc.ca
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Changing Water Levels on the Ottawa River |
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Fishing on the Ottawa River can be dangerous owing to various water level changes occurring on it each year. The Ottawa River acts like a damned up reservoir during the course of a year. The Ottawa River water level gradually changes during the year and these gradual changes affect many things along the river.
Some rocks in shallow water can be below water on one trip and above water on another trip. These rocks damage motors and rip open the bottoms of boats. The changing water levels cause problems with spawning areas or feeding areas of fish, too. There are small inlets along the river where fish find crayfish, aquatic insects and other food organisms. As the water level drops, the inlets dry up and the fish are unable to go there and obtain their food. The fish need to move to other places where food is available. Aquatic plants are also affected because each species seeks a certain depth of water and as the depth changes each month, the plants find shallower and shallower water each month. |
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The Figure shows the average water level during the year but not the actual water level which is quite different each year. In spring the water level is high until May or June when it starts to fall. It falls until August or September when the water level is at its lowest. It gradually rises in October and November. The water level jumps during March with melting of the ice and snow. |
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1 Information extracted from the Canadian Coast Guard Website. |
