You finally did it. You pulled the trigger and bought the recreational boat you’ve always wanted. Before you take your new vessel out on the water, however, you want to make sure you’re legally sound to operate your new boat. If your vessel has one or more motors that total up to 10hp, and you…
Have you recently purchased a new boat? Are you looking into Transport Canada boat registration for the first time? Maybe you have a registered vessel already, but you need to transfer ownership, or change your address? While you can do all of these tasks online through Transport Canada’s official site, it’s often wise to use…
A responsible boat owner will always put the safety of their passengers first. You want to make sure that you have an adequate supply of life jackets, follow appropriate dockside protocols, and obey all the laws of operation while you’re out on Canadian waters. Chances are, you’re aware of these simple best practices for marine…
There’s nothing illegal about bringing your dogs when you go out boating with your family and friends. In fact, dogs can add fun to your activities. It’s especially true if they feel comfortable while on the water. But ensure that you’re taking the same precaution as you would with your human friends. In this post,…
Do you want to spend more time with your family or friends? Or do you wish to have more time outdoors and be active? If you do, then you might want to go boating. With the popularity of boating activities, it’s now easier to shop for a boat through a local boat show. Throughout the…
There are tons of entertainment activities that you can do with your yacht. But you can also use it for commercial purposes. Regardless of how you’ll use it, purchasing a boat is a huge investment. That said, you need to ensure that you won’t encounter any problems in the future. These days, most consumers purchase…
Boating can take you millions of miles away from your house or daily routine. While you’re one on the water, you can just play by your rules. For others, boating is a way for them to get away from the problems they have at home or in the office. They can just leave their stress…
The Use of a Broker Whether you’re an experienced boater or not, it’s vital that you understand the technicals in purchasing a boat to ensure you’ll appreciate your boat ownership. It’s always a good idea to hire a broker when shopping for a boat. The agent can reduce stress and ensure that the entire transaction…
Having your own yacht or boat lets you experience and see some of the bodies of water in Canada. It has secluded white sand beaches and craters filled with clear water that make you feel like you’re floating on air. Canada has more than 200,000 km of coastline, making it the longest coastline in the…
In today’s world we have all the information we need in our pockets, we can easily search the weather, buy equipment for our vessel and look up information that could be essential to our boat. Understanding the usefulness of the Vessel Query System can be another reason to quickly check your phone to double check…