It is rare in the world we live in today for one person or family to stay at the same home for a lifetime. People grow, and change, families grow, we change jobs, or just want to go someplace different. When any of these circumstances arise, we pack up and move to a new location.…
While you may have thought about owning a boat yourself since you were a child, the reality always seemed like it would never come true. Now an opportunity has come along where you can get a boat for a price that is reasonable to you, and you are ready to move on it. If you…
You have taken the plunge and bought that boat you were always dreaming about. After spending months looking through for sale advertisements online and locally, you finally saw one that was perfect for you and was available at the right price, and you closed the deal. Now that the boat legally belongs to you, before…
You are the proud owner of a vessel in British Columbia and want to make sure that you are fully compliant with the Coast Guard before you go out on the water. One of the things that you may be wondering is whether you need to register your vessel. There are several factors that will…
Are you trying to ensure that your vessel is fully licenced before you take it out in the water? There are specific rules and regulations regarding the licensing of pleasure boats in Canada, and if you want to get through the process relatively smoothly, then you may need to find someone to help you process…
You are the proud owner of a pleasure craft vessel in Canada and have successfully applied for a licence with the help of the National Vessel Registry Center. We have given you the tools you need to receive your Pleasure Craft Licence Card, and the boat Identification number from Transport Canada that comes with it.…
When you are operating a pleasure craft during your leisure hours in Canadian waters, you will need to make sure that you have obtained the right kinds of license. There are plenty of risks around in the open water, from high waves to other sailors, and so it is necessary for you to be clearly…
If you are looking for advice about operating a vessel in Alberta, you need to understand all of the Alberta boating regulations. There are some basic rules and requirements that come with running a boat in these waters, the majority of which also apply to the whole of Canada, and by learning these regulations early…
You have a new boat that you need to register with Transport Canada, and want to make sure that it is as easy as possible to complete the forms and get your application accepted. Having a commercial vessel or large pleasure boat means that you are required to register your vessel with the agency at…
When you have a new boat that is designed for commercial or pleasure craft purposes, it is vital that you obtain a licence for your vessel. These licences are there to make sure that people sailing in the Saskatchewan area are entitled to be there, and are protected by the Canadian water authorities. If you…