Anglers can catch alligator gar in their native waters across the southern U.S., particularly in the river basins of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Some of the most popular locations to successfully fish for gar include the Trinity and Brazos rivers in Texas, the Mississippi River,…
To survive a sinking ship, stay calm and get a flotation device, ideally a life raft or life preserver. Move to a higher deck and follow crew instructions. If you have to abandon ship, get away from the wreckage. Once to safety, conserve energy, stay…
To get a boating license in Saskatchewan, you'll need to complete an approved course for your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), which is essentially your Canadian boating license. Once you take the course, you'll need to pass the Transport Canada-approved test at the end. You…
To get a captain's license in Canada for commercial vessel operation, you must get a Certificate of Competency from Transport Canada. Earning this certificate required formal training, a marine medical certificate, documented sea service time, and marine emergency duties training. Note that a captain's license…
Throughout Canada, "safe speed" is defined as the speed that allows your vessel to stop at a safe distance and/or take appropriate action to avoid an accident, based on prevailing conditions. By following the safe speed rule, boating enthusiasts can reduce collisions on Canada's waterways.
