If you're fishing from a motorized vessel in Canada, you'll need both a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) and a provincial fishing licence. These are two separate credentials, and you can't use one in place of the other. You'll need both on board at all…
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…
