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…
If you're interested in boating, consider how you can do your part to make the waterways safer. Safe boating includes your safety, as well as that of your passengers, boaters on nearby vessels, swimmers, and anyone else on the water. One of the best ways…
Boating in bad weather can put you and others at risk, but not every boater knows what to look for in the weather forecast. If you're under a small craft advisory—which can indicate rough seas and choppy conditions, along with wind and rain—you might want…
