The rising price for renting or buying a house in Many Canadian cities seems to be a never-ending story. People are actually choosing to live in a Canadian vessel, becoming what is called a ‘liveaboard’. Some can’t just fight any longer with real estate abusive prices and decide to live inside a ship. Life in…
Importing a Vessel into Canada: A Basic Guide
In case you are a non- Canadian resident and want to enter Canada through international waters, you must learn the right way to do it. Importing a vessel into Canada can be achieved by complying with the authorities’ requirements to do so. This guide provides information on the temporary importation and retention of foreign vessels…
Is a Pleasure Craft License the Same as a Boating License?
Are you new to Transport Canada’s required documentation for you and your boat? Titles and words may sound confusing, but don’t worry. The difference between a pleasure craft license and a boating license can be easily understood by just getting on the basic concepts. Sailing is one of Canada’s most popular activities. Every year, thousands…
Benefits of a Boat Bill of Sale When Your Purchase a Canadian Vessel
Have you been wondering whether or not you need a boat bill of sale to complete a transaction? Are you concerned that a lack of vessel documentation may put your boat sale in jeopardy? The good news is that, for many vessel owners, you don’t have to worry. Indeed, if your vessel is registered through…
Canadian Vessel Documentation and Safe Boating in 2021/2022
Are you planning on taking your family and friends out for one last boating hurrah in 2021? Do you plan on ringing in the new year 2022 on the water? There’s nothing like being out on the Canadian waters, no matter the temperature. That said, in the winter, it behooves all boaters to take extra…
Buying a Boat Without Ownership in Ontario
Are you considering buying a boat without ownership in Ontario? Has the perfect opportunity for a vessel fallen into your lap and you don’t want to let it go? The truth is that for all of the registration and documentation in the world, at the end of the day, the sale of a vessel is…
Transferring Ownership of a Boat in Ontario Step by Step
Are you in the process of selling your vessel and want to make sure that you’ve taken care of all of the necessary documentation? Have you found a vessel that you want to buy but aren’t sure if all of the forms have been filled out correctly? Buying a vessel and selling a vessel are…
A Quick Guide on Importing a Vessel into Canada
Did you find the perfect vessel outside of Canada and want to bring it into Canada? Are you concerned about just all that importing a vessel into Canada would entail? There’s certainly nothing wrong with finding a vessel and bringing it into our country. That said, there are several rules and regulations you have to…
Registering Bareboat Charters in Canada in 2022
Have you been thinking about registering your vessel as one of the bareboat charters in Canada? Do you feel like you’re not getting as much out of your vessel right now as you would like? The truth is that, no matter how successful anyone is, odds are you could use some more money. If you…
How to Do a Boat Ownership Transfer in Canada
Have you recently purchased a vessel and want to make sure that you have all of the documentation you need to be taken care of? Or, alternatively, did you sell your vessel to someone and want the peace of mind that comes from knowing you did it right? We can help. Our site has been…