Do you need to licence your boat, register it, or both? You’ll need a Pleasure Craft Licence (PCL) for most recreational boats, and a formal vessel registration if you have a commercial vessel, a marine mortgage, a reserved name, or a vessel that travels internationally…
In Prince Edward Island (PEI), you're legally required to be licensed to operate a personal watercraft (PWC). Jet skis fall into this category, so you'll need the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), which is the official name for the Canadian boating license. The PCOC is…
If you're in Newfoundland and Labrador and plan to use a personal watercraft (PWC) such as a jet ski, you'll need a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). This card is often unofficially called a boating license, and it's a federal requirement regardless of your age…
If you live in Saskatchewan and want to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) like a jet ski, you'll need a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). This is commonly referred to as a boating license, and getting a Canada boater’s license is a federal requirement that…
In New Brunswick, you'll need a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) if you want to operate a jet ski or other type of personal watercraft (PWC). The PCOC is often called a "boating license," even though it's technically a safety certificate proving competency on the…
