Yes, jet ski operators are required to hold a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) in Ontario. This card is often referred to as a boating license and applies to personal watercraft (PWC). While some provinces offer age exemptions, this federal requirement applies to all operators…
Anyone can get a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) in Canada, and there's no minimum age requirement. Even children can get a PCOC if they are old enough to take a safety course and pass a Transport Canada-accredited exam at the end. If you're asking,…
If you want to get a Canadian boating license, you'll have 75 minutes (one hour and 15 minutes) to complete the boater safety test. You'll need to complete a boater education course before you can access the test. When you pass the test, you'll earn…
National Boating Safety Week, from May 16-22, 2026, in the U.S. and in Canada, is designed to promote awareness of boating safety measures to reduce accidents on the water. We don't share these statistics to scare you but rather to make you aware of the…
The type of life jacket you need depends on your activity and water conditions. Canoeing typically requires a Type III or Type V PFD for mobility and comfort while paddling, while general boating may require Type I, II, or III life jackets depending on water…
