Having your own boat can be a great way to escape the stresses of daily life. When you are out on your own vessel, feeling the sun on your skin, the worries of land can feel as though they are a million miles away. In order to maximize those feelings of relaxation, however, there are…
One of the most attractive features of boating is that it is a recreational activity that almost anybody can enjoy. If you have the financial means to own your own boat, you will be able to take your friends and family out on the lake whenever you want. Everyone, from little kids to old folks,…
It’s happened to so many of us. You come in from a great trip out on the water and everything was a success. You’ve finally come to port, and now you’re covering the vessel. As you’re putting everything in its proper place and taking off the items you brought on, you notice something: the boat…
Boat chartering in Canada is a significant industry in the modern world. A lot of people and organizations want to rent boats for the day or for a few days at a time. Without having to buy and own the boat themselves, people can go fishing, enjoy the water, and go on trips or vacations.…
A boat tour business will be deemed a commercial operation under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and therefore subject to different rules, unlike the transport Canada pleasure craft licence, which is quite easy to obtain. Any waterborne enterprise opened for the express purpose of making profit comes under the banner of commercial. The certification and…
You are the proud owner of a new boat and want to make sure that you have fully complied with the requirements of Transport Canada. In order to make sure that your boat is fully documented and licensed if necessary, you need to start the process by learning how to register a boat in Alberta.…
After a long, cold Canadian winter, summer is finally upon us. With the sunshine comes shortsleeves, trips to the cabin, and of course, getting the boat out on the lake. Before you leave the dock, however, there are likely some issues that will need to be addressed. You will want to ensure that all necessary…
If you are looking for advice about operating a vessel in Alberta, you need to understand all of the Alberta boating regulations. There are some basic rules and requirements that come with running a boat in these waters, the majority of which also apply to the whole of Canada, and by learning these regulations early…
Are you considering purchasing your very own boat? Perhaps you are making good on a dream you have had since childhood, finally taking to the waters in your very own vessel? If you have found yourself in such a fortunate position, you have probably begun to scour print and web listings for boats that are…
Maybe the time has come for you to dive right into buying a boat, or maybe you just want to know more about the necessary documentation before making a purchase. Either way, you must be certain to have certain requirements in order, such as having your boat’s official number and obtaining a license as your…