On July 1, 2025, Minnesota implemented a mandatory boater education law. Permits (or boater safety certificates) will now be required for operators of motorized vessels based on their birth date. This new Minnesota boating law will be phased in over four years, taking full effect…

To register a boat in British Columbia, start by determining whether you need a Pleasure Craft License (PLC) or full vessel registration. A PLC is required for recreational boats with engines of 10 horsepower or more and can be obtained by applying online or by…

Canadian waterway buoys are floating navigation markers maintained by the Canadian Coast Guard or local authorities. They help guide boaters, mark safe channels, and warn of hazards. Buoys are grouped into different types—lateral, cardinal, special, and hazard—and can be identified by their colors (red, green,…

If you want to boat in Toronto, you're legally required to have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), which you may also know as a "boating license." To get the PCOC, you'll need to complete a Transport Canada–approved boater safety education course through an accredited…

If you need to replace your PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card), you can contact your original course provider or use an online replacement service. Provide the required information, pay a fee, and they'll send you a replacement card. There's also a lookup tool if you…