(NC)—How will you spend your precious spare time this summer? For many Canadians, making the most of it means escaping by boat to explore a whole new world on the water. You can leave all your cares and worries behind by simply pointing your bow away from land. Your whole perspective changes as you view the great outdoors from this new vantage point. You can explore enchanted shorelines, feel the fresh breeze ruffling your hair, enjoy a picturesque sunset, or simply float peacefully with the soft rhythms of the water. These are just a few of the irreplaceable boating moments that will lift your spirits and soothe your soul. Your spare time will never have been so well spent…

For an hour or a week, for a day-trip or the cruise of a lifetime, boating delivers big time. Avoid the crush of land travel by escaping to the water for serious touring or a few hours of carefree play.

No highway traffic, no flight delays, crowded hotels or restaurant line-ups when you get away to that special serenity, peace and relaxation of boating. Because no matter where you want to go, be it a real destination or just a place in your mind, you can get there easily by boat.

A boat can be as basic or elaborate as you choose, from a simple fishing dingy to a fully-equipped luxury cruiser. There are boats with sails, motors or paddles. And even boats that you peddle. Whatever you like to do, you can find a boat to do it in.

These are just a few suggestions. To get lots more information on boating, including a free CD-ROM entitled "Discover Boating", visit www.discoverboating.ca.

- News Canada