Transport Canada provides Canadians quite a few resources, but they aren’t always simple to deal with. If you’ve ever had to deal with their licensing and registration rules for vessel owners before, then you may have discovered how their processes can be a bit counter-intuitive and somewhat opaque. After years of frustration, we came to…
A pleasure craft is exactly that: a vessel that brings you joy. These are recreational boats. The “party boats,” the kinds of vessels that memories are made of and on. Spending an entire summer day out with good food and better friends – that’s what pleasure craft are for. They’re also for those days with…
There’s nothing like owning your own boat. Taking your boat out whenever you want, to do what you want, on your own schedule – that’s essentially the definition of freedom. From the moment you get your vessel to the moment you no longer have it, we can help you stay in compliance with the vessels…
You have a checklist before you take your vessel out of port. Depending on your vessel and the circumstances, before you leave you may check the engine, fuel, weather, crew, plan, course, and the like. You do that for safety so that you’re prepared for any eventuality. Understanding that nothing is promised on the water,…
Before you get set to submit the information for vessel registration to your boat in Canada, there are some things that you need to be aware of so you are less likely to have issues with your application and cause further delays in the process. Familiarizing yourself with the paperwork is always a good idea…
There are all kinds of significant investments you will make in your life. Buying a home, getting a luxury car, or investing in a business are just a few of those moves you might do at some point. Before going into any of them, you most likely do all your research, get all the facts,…
So many of our blogs are based around discussing what kind of documentation for a Canadian boat you need. While we always stress the importance of documentation, it’s not the only thing you need for your vessel. You need to always boat safely, too. The appropriate vessel documentation can keep you legally safe on the…
We know what it’s like to own and operate a vessel. At the end of the day, there’s really nothing inexpensive about operating a vessel. When you take everything into account: gas, maintenance, purchasing the vessel, storing it, keeping it up and more, the price tag is quite high. That’s why we do everything we…
Having a boat can be an enjoyable experience for you, your family, and your friends. You get the chance to be on the water, go fishing, swimming, snorkeling, or one of dozens of other activities. You can even just go out in your boat and relax and enjoy the serenity of the seas. Of course,…
One moment, you’re out on the water, having a great time on your boat in Ontario. Maybe you’re spending time with friends and family, or perhaps you’re having a party with some clients from work. Regardless, it’s so much fun. Later on in the night, you wish everyone goodnight, and then you notice… your boat…