About us

Location Marine Saint-Donat

Experts in watercraft rentals, we offer unforgettable experiences on the water thanks to a varied and perfectly maintained fleet. Whether you're looking for tranquil pontoon cruising, the adrenaline rush of a sport boat or a personal watercraft to explore the surrounding area, we have the perfect craft for you.

In addition to our main boat rental service, we also offer :

Rental of tools and machinery for your construction, renovation or maintenance projects.
The sale of brand-name clothing, combining style and comfort, for your adventures on the water and in everyday life.
The sale of nautical products to maintain and optimize your boat.
Distribution of ECHO brand tools, renowned for their performance and reliability.

Thanks to our expertise and commitment to quality, we can offer you professional services tailored to your needs. Whether you're looking for a day of fun on the water or the equipment you need, you can rely on our passionate team to accompany you and advise you.

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Rules and safety

Rental agreement

Respect other users of the water:
Be courteous to all other users, whether swimmers, motorized or non-motorized boats. Keep a safe distance and always signal your intentions.
Watch out for waves and currents:
Waves can be particularly powerful near shore. Be sure to sail slowly and cautiously close to shore to avoid being knocked over.
Collision avoidance:
Maintain constant vigilance to avoid collisions. Respect priority rules, especially when navigating near other boats, and be ready to react quickly.
Wearing a lifejacket:
It's essential to wear a lifejacket of the correct size and weight at all times. This guarantees your safety in the event of the unexpected.
Boat handling:
Take the time to familiarize yourself with the boat's controls before setting sail. If you have any doubts, don't hesitate to ask for further instructions before setting off.
Respect local rules and navigation zones:
Familiarize yourself with authorized navigation zones, speed limits and rules specific to the region. This not only ensures your safety, but also that of others.
Communication with those around you:
If you're sailing in a group, make sure you maintain good communication with the other members of your group, and keep a constant eye out for other boats and bathers around you.

Pleasure craft operator card

Although we strongly recommend that our customers have their Pleasure Craft Operator Card to ensure safe boating, it is not mandatory to have one to rent our boats. We offer a temporary license, issued free of charge, for the duration of your rental.

This permit allows you to sail legally and concentrate on the experience, while complying with essential safety rules. If you have any questions about obtaining your operator's card, our team will be happy to guide you.

Code of ethics for users of Saint-Donat lakes

This code of ethics will help maintain an attitude of respect not only towards the natural environment, but also between the various lake users.

The Code of Ethics does not replace the regulations applicable on the territory of the Municipality of Saint-Donat.

Invasive alien species

Invasive alien species are a real threat to the quality of water bodies, because once a species becomes established in an ecosystem, it becomes virtually impossible to dislodge it, and very costly to control. Prevention is therefore a necessary measure to preserve the quality of our lakes. With this in mind, it is MANDATORY for any boat that has navigated on a body of water outside Saint-Donat to obtain a cleaning certificate before being allowed access to the territory's bodies of water again.

The waves

Shoreline erosion is a growing concern in Saint-Donat, coinciding with the advent of towing practices that generate increasingly high and powerful waves. Waves also cause damage to aquatic ecosystems such as spawning grounds, marshes and other wildlife habitats. Waves contribute to the risk of accidents and are a source of concern for many people. It is advisable to travel at speeds that create as few waves as possible, and not to deliberately create them.

Motorboat speed

Medium-sized boats generate their biggest waves between 8 and 25 km/h. To reduce wave generation, sediment resuspension and the risk of accidents, respect the statutory speed limits: 10 km/h within 50 or 100 meters of the shoreline (depending on the lake) and 55 km/h on the rest of the lake.

Passage of a motorized boat near a swimmer or a boat

In all cases, swimmers and non-motorized boats have priority over motorized boats. Operators of motorized craft must respect this priority and avoid heading in the direction of a swimmer or non-motorized craft. Never approach within 50 metres of a swimmer or non-motorized craft, unless expressly invited to do so. This 50-metre distance also applies to encounters with wild animals.

Noise

Noise pollution is a growing nuisance for many citizens. Noise propagates over long distances on the surface of water. Lakes should be a peaceful environment for users and residents alike. Noise makes no useful contribution to navigation and must be reduced to the minimum justified by the boat's propulsion system. The use of high-volume sound systems is also to be avoided at all times. When navigating in narrow areas (Ouareau River) or bays, it is advisable to turn off your sound system. Elsewhere on the lakes, keep the noise level as low as possible at all times.

Lake sharing and sailing times

To ensure the peace and quiet of local residents, we recommend that towing activities start at 8 a.m. and end at 8 p.m. In addition, in order to enjoy a period conducive to relaxation, swimming and non-motorized activities, we recommend that you plan your towing activities before 12 p.m. and after 2 p.m. Between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise, we suggest sailing at low speed and without music.

Launching: Parc des Pionniers

You must arrive at the store before each rental at 659 rue principale, Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm, J0T2C0 30 minutes before the time of your reservation.

Our main launching point is on Lac Archambault. However, it is possible to launch our boats on Lac Ouareau for an additional $50. For any other lake in St-Donat, we cannot provide transportation. However, it is possible to rent one of our boats and transport it yourself. Trailer rental is included with the boat.

All rental requests outside Saint-Donat will be evaluated but are not insured.