Boat ownership is an exciting venture, but it comes with a significant responsibility to ensure the safety of all on board. Owning a boat means being able to take advantage of the vast and stunning bodies of water Canada has to offer. However, in order to have the best possible boating experience, in addition to…
Boat transfers in Canada can be a complex process, requiring many forms and permits to be obtained. If you are looking to buy or sell a boat, it is important to understand the requirements for a successful transfer. In Canada, Transport Canada is responsible for overseeing all aspects of boating, including the transfer of boats…
Suppose you are purchasing a boat that has already been registered in Canada, and you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. In that case, you must go through the process of boat ownership transfer. It entails completing a few stages, but it may be done whenever one chooses, and neither deadlines nor costs…
Alberta is home to some of the most gorgeous waterways in all of Canada. With this in mind, it is no surprise that boat owners flock to this province every year to fish or sightsee with their friends and loved ones. If you are an Alberta resident, or just looking to visit, you are going…
As a boat owner and nature enthusiast, you have a basic obligation to do what you can to protect the environment. Chances are you are familiar with how to keep your emissions at safe levels, you clean your vessel regularly, and you refrain from littering the water with trash and refuse. Sometimes, however, you can…
Owning your own boat is a privilege that most will never know. Putting yourself in a position to purchase a boat can call for years of hard work and sacrifice, as they can be cost-prohibitive. For this reason, the majority of vessel owners cherish their boats, and in turn, they do everything they can to…
Apart from being an eyesore, abandoned boats and wrecks are a public safety issue on both sea and land because of old battery acids, oil, and fuel residues that can contaminate and damage their surrounding ecosystem. A destroyed or abandoned boat on the water is also a navigational hazard; boaters may not see an abandoned…
Have you ever tried to get a pleasure craft licence before? Did you find the forms difficult to complete or confusing? You’re not alone! In this article, we break down why our online secured application for a pleasure craft licence is so much easier for boaters. We understand that paperwork can be a headache. While…
A pleasure craft licence provides a unique identification number (commonly referred to as the “licence number”) that must be displayed on all recreational vessels. Getting a pleasure craft licence in Canada is one of the main steps towards owning a boat in Canada. If you want to create a new one or renew your existing…
If you own a vessel, you know that safety and regulations are important. Unfortunately, there are always people who flout the rules of the road or the rules of owning a boat. What happens when those boats are abandoned? Derelict boats can be found in fields, storage yards, backyards, and, sadly, in the water, from…