One of the great things about boating is that it can be a lifelong hobbie. As your life evolves and changes, you can always count on your boat being there to take you out on the water and away from the stresses back on land. If your circumstances have changed to the point where you…
Have you been trying to find a better, simpler way to get your vessel on the vessel registry to Transport Canada? Did you look at other online vessel documentation sites only to find them frustrating and difficult to deal with? That’s perfectly understandable. Indeed, when we started the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., we wanted…
Have you been wondering whether or not you need to have a Certificate of Registry for your Canadian vessel? Did you read that some vessels have licenses and some have registration and you aren’t sure which is right for your vessel? The truth is that, yes, some vessels need to have such a certificate. But,…
One of the great things about boats is that they come in all shapes and sizes. While fundamentally accomplishing the same goal of traversing the water, a small canoe and, say, a large commercial barge can serve very different purposes. Just as vessels can play different roles, so too can their documentation needs vary. If…
Have you tried to sit down to fill out a BC pleasure craft license only to find that you can’t focus and finish it? Does the idea of languishing in front of your desktop computer for hours on end just to fill out a pleasure craft license form fill you with revulsion? We absolutely understand.…
If you are a boat owner, chances are you have a strong affinity for the outdoors. As an enthusiast of Canada’s many waterways, you owe a degree of stewardship toward the environment. After all, those who enjoy Canada’s natural offerings have some of the greatest responsibilities to protect them. If you are hoping to one…
Is there someone in your life that loves boats but you aren’t sure what to buy for them? Or, alternatively, are you looking for something special to make you enjoy your summer boating that much more yet aren’t sure what it is? Now is the time of year to buy gifts for someone who truly…
Many of life’s major purchases call for taking out a loan. Whether you are buying a home or a new automobile, chances are you will be financing the cost with the help of a lender. This is a fairly common practice, and for good reason–most of us simply do not have that much cash laying…
Are you in the process of buying or selling a Canadian vessel and want to make sure that all of the documentation is taken care of? Did someone bring up signing a “bill of sale” for an Alberta boat you’re interested in buying and you don’t know what all that entails? If you have your…
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…