- difficult.but it depends on what use the vessel:has to operate. Power or ~ 5 SS PES Ge ast 3 Siete Soe _— "tapes Wednesday, .May 4, 1988 CANADIAN POWER AND SAIL SQUADRONS / VANCOUVER ISLAND DISTRICT By DISTRICT LT. ARCHIE MAC DONALD For the would be sailor or power boater about to purchase his first boat, _ the questions that come to mind are many and answers not so simple. ~. One of the more serious questions asked is "How safe is boating"? Al- though we have had a number of incidents on the waters of this.coast late- ly, boating is safer than is often imagined: Most of the problems being re- lated to either i Lgnoranice or foolishness on the part of a skipper or opera- tor. Next question asked is “Which type of boat shall I buy"? The choice is Sail, size of the family and/or crew, and careful consideration of the cost.. Remembering | first that. overcrowding makes -a boat. unstable even on calm waters, and that smaller boats are affected by bad weather more for- = cibly, -but. on. the other: hand a. larger . boat | can cost | ‘much “more Ines maintenance and operational coasts: 7 Your. boats purpose. will havea lot to do. with the type: Fou u decide to: pur- at chase. Do. -you water. ski? Are you a ‘fisherman? Or camper? If you are. - planning to use your craft solely for fishin: g, a’small outboard rig might be just the thing. If on the other hand you are going cruising, berths, galley, oe ~~ Do. CONSIDER a residential intrusion alarm. We strongly recommend = ‘burglar alarms that will scare. the offender: away from your residence: . flying bridge and cockpit might suit. your needs beter. - . Needless to say you will be. setting out with some of these questions in ve mind and knowing. your needs you should be’ accompanied by some expe- - ~ rienced boater to give friendly advice. Whatever your choice you will be — _ controlled by your. budget. If you handle your nautical expenditure by the - *® same careful method you would choose for any major purchase for the. ~-home, you will find such items’ as insurance, dockage, winter storage,. Supplies etc., as part of your budget. These items don’t always become apparent at the time of purchasing a boat... . ‘Finally learn all you can. Involve the family i in nautical education. Not ‘only will they. have more fun in planning your trips, they will also know | what to do if an emergency occurs, You can take advantage of the courses. offered you throughout the fall and winter months by the Canadian Power. and Sail Squadrons. The Boating Course will provide enough nautical — fundamentals to handle most situations as they occur, The cost of instruc- tion is nominal and all materials are supplied. You will find a great source of knowledge and pleasure by taking this course in the company of others like yourself. . For further information call: ~The Canadian Power & Sail | Squadrons at. 383-6677 or 992-1995. THE REVIEW 9781-2nd St., | Sidney B.C. We recommend: ‘ : ; Auxiliary Tack: on lower level windows and sliding eg patio < doors. - A garage door that locks very securely: : PAPA BR Soh ~ Utilize interior and exterior lighting when away from ‘your ‘home i in. the ee ae hte ‘Page C13 Seniors Can Refuse To Be Victims Of Crime Last Month we suggested that by refusing to be victims, you may reduce the opportunity for criminals to victimize you. It bears repeating -- IF YOU REMOVE ALL OPPORTUNITY FOR CRIME, YOU WILL NOT BE VICTIMIZED. ‘House Breaking and Entering -- Residential Burglary! This is an in- creasing problem for us all, and is a very traumatic offence when we real- ize the privacy of our home has been violated. Usually, the perpetrator of these offences are an unwashed, unsophisticated type, breaking into the first residence affording the OPPORTUNITY. Now, if we place only - minimal defenses in their way, it is likely this unsophisticated criminal will move along, down the street to an easier target. Our recommendations will not surprise you. They are the same items of advice you may have heard in the past with Neighbourhood Waten, Oper- | ation Identification and similar programs. Entry is most often gained. through a back or side door, ‘or 1 lower level _ windows, of ten hidden from view of the street or neighbours. Many of our. residential burglaries are committed i in daylight 0 or in the early eve- ning hours. - Solid core exterior door with ] inch deadbolt locks... DO NOT RELY. ON KEY-IN-THE-KNOB. LOCKS: theo. - ‘Absence of glass in side or back doors. If you must. have glass within’ - ene 40 inches of the locking mechanism, it ‘should be of an approved safety oe glass. | - evening dark hours.: . the moment a door-or window is forced. . : A further warning! If you are considering having deadbolt or ‘auxiliary window locks installed, please deal with a reputable locksmith or con-. tractor, and, if you. are considering an intrusion alarm, deal with a- reputable Alarm Company; get some advice from someone you know and trust. I caution you thus, as there are many "fly by nighters" in the alarm - business as well. Check with: the Better Business Bureau and a contractor or person in the home improvement .business that you believe trustworthy. Finally, follow. the good neighbour practice of watching. out for: criminal activity or suspicious activity in your neighbourhood. If you are unsure, CALL THE POLICE, We would sooner check out your. suspicions than have to investigate after you have been victimized, I. again extend the invitation to Central Saanich Seniors who would like to organize small mectin g in groups to discuss policing concerns, or those ~ who would like to obtain more intormavicn: about home security to please — call us. 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