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.
To get your Canada boating license, which is officially called a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), you'll need to complete a Transport Canada-approved boating safety course. After completing the course, you must take and pass the final exam. You'll then be able to print a temporary…
If you operate a motorized boat in Saskatchewan, you need a Sask boat license (otherwise known as the Pleasure Craft Operator Card) to comply with Transport Canada regulations on area waterways. The PCOC is a national certification that proves you have passed a boating safety…
Flares are a critical component of boating safety, but not all flare guns are suitable for boating. Your boat flare gun kit should be legally compliant, easy to use, and highly visible in case of distress on the water. We recommended a combination of electronic…
