We are experiencing tough times when it comes to sensitive information on the internet. Nowadays, many sites we do not really know have access to our data or, even worse, known sites are exposed to information leaks due to hackers. So if you are thinking about having your Vessel Registry for Transport Canada, why don’t…
You may want to change the name of your Canadian vessel for a variety of good reasons. Maybe the name the previous owner gave the boat when you bought it does not reflect your interests. Maybe you gave your boat a name, but things have changed, and now you want to give it a new…
Summer is already here, but your documents are not. Whether you need to renew your about-to-expire licence, you have just bought your own boat, or you need to get an Application for a Pleasure Craft Licence read on to find out how to do it, on this step by step guide. Step one – Definition…
There may be a few reasons that lead to Changing the Name of a Boat in Canada. Maybe you just got bored of the previous name and want to rename it. Perhaps the name was a reference to someone who is no longer with you, or, perchance, you just want to “rebrand” your ship. Regardless…
If you are new to boating, you might find that you have much to learn about. Aside from the basics–knowing how to operate a boat, for starters–there are a number of other aspects to boat ownership that you would be wise to educate yourself on. For example, do you know how to complete basic maintenance…
Before you take your new boat on the water, there are some things you should take care of first. To get started, you should thoroughly clean your boat. Not only does this make for a better experience for your passengers, but it can help keep you safe on the water as well. You should also…
If you are new to boating, you might find yourself overwhelmed at how much there is to learn. Chances are, in searching for a boat to purchase, you received a crash course in the different types of pleasure craft that are out there. Provided you have acquired your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), you have…
Have you recently purchased a previously owned boat? While you are likely excited about your investment and the leisure opportunities it will afford you, you may also be interested in making it your own. Maybe you are planning to give it a new paint job, or add some other decorative elements to tailor it more…
Do you have your eye on a boat in the United States but aren’t sure how to bring it home to Canada? Have you been researching what to do when you buy the boat so that you’re in compliance with the powers that be yet don’t know what the right course of action is? At…
If you have spent any time around sailors or other seafaring individuals, you may be familiar with the superstitions that surround changing the name of a boat. It is said that it is bad luck to switch out the moniker on a vessel, and as such, doing so should be avoided at all costs. Of…