If you're writing a primary bill of sale of watercraft in Canada (also called a Canadian boat bill of sale), you need to include specific information about the vessel, purchase terms, buyer, and seller. This should be a signed, written agreement that includes the seller…
When the temperatures become too cold to be out on the water, it’s time to winterize your boat. As a responsible boat owner, annual boat winterization is a “must-do” part of ongoing boat maintenance and care. However, many boat owners (especially in climates that don’t…
Do you ever just hop on your boat and take off from the dock? When you're anxious to hit the water, it's tempting to skip a few steps to get out there sooner — but that can be dangerous. However, responsible boaters know to pause…
The most essential boat knots include the bowline, cleat hitch, and clove hitch. Each knot serves a unique safety and mooring purpose on the water. As a boater, one of the things you need to know how to do is tie the right types of…
If you have a Canadian boating licence, otherwise known as the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), it's valid in every Canadian province. Additionally, it's generally valid throughout the United States due to reciprocity, because it meets National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) standards.
