Safety Days!
Safety Days April 10, 11, 12, 13, 2025
April 10-13, 2025 Flare Collections
Dispose of Outdated Marine Flares with The Rigging Shoppe.
The Rigging Shoppe is offering a solution for recreational boaters to dispose of outdated marine flares. Attend our event and we'll collect flares on-site, only on the days of the event. Recreational boaters are welcome to bring in their flares for disposal, but please note that we will NOT be accepting flares from organizations, clubs, agencies, and municipalities. Also, commercial flares will not be accepted.
Find out more information about acceptable flares for return. Don't let outdated flares clutter your boat, dispose of them properly with The Rigging Shoppe Limited.
April 12, 2025 PFD Inspection Day 9am - 12 pm
Free inflatable PFD inspection service at The Rigging Shoppe!
Ensure your PFD is in good condition with Mustang Survival's on-site inspection on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9am to 12 noon. Boaters can speak with a Mustang Survival product expert for questions about maintenance or re-arming. The service includes a visual inspection and "How To" demonstration for installation of replacement components available for purchase at the store.
For additional inflatable PFD inspection and maintenance tips, please visit:
https://mustangsurvival.ca/blogs/resources/pfd-inspection-and-maintenance
April 13, 2025 Safety Equipment List Help
10am-12pm
Preparing for the season or an offshore event? A proper safety equipment list is key—whether you’re cruising Lake Ontario or gearing up for an ocean crossing. We’ve put together a helpful checklist based on the LOOR Offshore Special Regulations to guide you through the essentials. It’s a great starting point to make sure you’re on track with what you need.
Join us during Sunday morning of Safety Days and bring your list in—Diane Reid will be here to walk you through it, answer your questions, and help you make sense of the requirements. Whether you’re following Transport Canada guidelines or offshore racing standards, she’ll help you sort out the must-haves from the nice-to-haves.