Sailing the high seas to import a vessel into Canada? Got questions about how to import a vessel into Canada? Well, matey, you’ve come to the right place! The National Vessel Registry Center is ready to be your guiding star, making the entire process easier than a calm day on the water. Let’s set sail…
Has the thrill of the open sea got you longing for a yacht upgrade? Or are you on the verge of entering the world of yacht ownership? Either way, you’ve probably found yourself tangled in a sea of paperwork, questions swirling around your head like a sea storm. A yacht bill of sale is an…
Are you ready to jump in and buy a shiny new boat? Maybe you’re just here to get a better idea about the nitty-gritty of paperwork involved before you commit. Either way, there are certain boxes you’ve got to check, like getting your boat’s official number, boat registration, and obtaining a license after that purchase…
Boat ownership in Canada is an exciting venture but it’s essential to ensure you have all your paperwork sorted before embarking on your sailing journey. To make sure you don’t collide with other boaters or get into legal jams by being a new boat owner, you need to learn what it takes to stay safe…
Hey there! Are you thinking about upgrading your boat? Or maybe life’s calling you to a new shore, and it’s time to say goodbye to your trusty old vessel? Much like buying a car or house, transferring boat ownership in Canada involves a handful of steps and quite a bit of paperwork. But don’t let…
Canada is famous for its glimmering lakes and rivers, and stunningly beautiful coastal landscapes, making it an ideal haven for anyone who owns a boat To truly savor Canada’s natural beauty through boating, it’s important to register your vessel. Using our Recreational Boat Transfer Form in Canada comes with several advantages. Besides being safeguarded under…
In the rare event that you find an abandoned vessel, you may be wondering if you can put it to use. So, can you claim an abandoned boat? Here’s what you need to know about that. Can You Claim an Abandoned Boat? If you want to claim an abandoned boat for yourself, you will first…
You finally took the plunge and bought that new pleasure craft you’ve been dreaming about for years. Now it’s sitting in your driveway, gleaming in the sunlight, whispering sweet promises of lazy days on the lake and exciting adventures on Canadian waterways. Before you can shove off from the dock though, there’s the little matter…
The question of how to renew a pleasure craft licence in Canada is one of the most common ones in order to make sure your boat stays legal and safe. Even though Transport Canada has always been in charge of this process, more and more Canadians are using online services like the National Vessel Registry…
Any boat owner will tell you that changing the name of their vessel is a momentous occasion. When you change the name of your boat, you need to make sure you are following Transport Canada’s rules. This is true whether you are changing the name to reflect a new owner, a new stage in your…