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…
To get a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), Alberta boaters must pass a Transport Canada boating safety test, which has a strictly enforced one-hour and 15-minute (75-minute) time limit. Aspiring boaters should study to make the path to boat licensing as smooth as possible. So,…
Life jackets work by providing buoyancy, which helps keep a person afloat in the water. They use foam or inflatable chambers to displace water and create an upward force that keeps your head above the surface, even if you are tired, injured, or unable to…
To boat in Ontario, you'll need to take a boater education course and pass a test to get a Canadian boating license or Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). This test has a maximum time limit of 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes). In addition to…
