If you're planning to take the official Canada boating license test in British Columbia, you'll have a maximum of 75 minutes to complete it. It's open-book and consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must correctly answer 38 out of 50 questions (75%). So, how…
The Ontario boating license is officially called the Pleasure Craft Operator Card, or PCOC. To get one, you'll need to complete a Transport Canada-approved safety course and pass the standardized exam at the end. The course generally takes 3–5 hours to complete, and you can do it…
If you're interested in boating in British Columbia, you'll need a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). This certification serves as official proof of competency required by Transport Canada. Getting your PCOC shows that you've taken and passed a Transport Canada-approved boating safety course, which is necessary…
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…
