Introduction Owning a vessel has many benefits and is certainly a very rewarding experience. However, it is not a cheap recreational activity. Maintenance, equipment, and storage expenses, in addition to the generally large cost of owning a boat, can quickly take a toll on your bank account. While you may have factored these prices into…
Register Your Pleasure Craft in Ontario and the Rest of Canada
We at the National Vessel Registry understand how frustrating paperwork can be. We know there are other urgent matters to take care of on a day-to-day basis, even though you want to be a responsible boat owner and keep your paperwork up-to-date. Additionally, it is important that you learn how to register your pleasure craft…
Transport Canada Access for Regular People
Transport Canada has a vast array of responsibilities. If you go through their site, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by how much they have to do on any given day. As a result of all of those tasks and agendas, it’s not always easy to get them to do what you want them to do.…
Need Help Completing Your Pleasure Craft Licence Application?
Are you trying to ensure that your vessel is fully licenced before you take it out in the water? There are specific rules and regulations regarding the licensing of pleasure boats in Canada, and if you want to get through the process relatively smoothly, then you may need to find someone to help you process…
Documentation and Regulations for Bareboat Charters in Canada
The Canadian Bareboat Charter Basics One of the main goals of bareboat charters in Canada is to maximize the vessel’s earning potential so that both the owner and the charterer can profit. In its most basic form, a bareboat charter occurs when the owner rents his or her vessel to the charterer for a specific…
Transport Canada Boat Transfer: Is It Mandatory?
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…
How’s Transport Canada Register Boat Process?
Congratulations on your new acquisition. We know you not only want to plan amazing journeys and holidays for you and your family after investing in a high-quality, luxury pleasure vessel like a yacht, but you also want to make sure that you register your vessel so that it may be included in Canada’s national registry.…
Changing Your Port of Registry and More the Right Way
Purchasing a boat can be a significant turning point in your life. However, you’ll want to make sure you comprehend all boat registration steps and obligations before you start this new seafaring phase. One of the main pieces of information you must familiarize yourself with for the forms is your vessel’s port of registry. According…
Watercraft Licence in Canada No Matter How You’re Using Your Vessel
There are so many different things you can do with a boat in Canada. You could take it all around your local lake, bay, or even ocean area, enjoying everything to your heart’s content. Alternatively, you could decide that you want to use your vessel to make some money. You could maybe make some alterations…
Do You Need a Licence to Boat in Canada?
While you may have thought about owning a boat yourself since you were a child, the reality always seemed like it would never come true. Now an opportunity has come along where you can get a boat for a price that is reasonable to you, and you are ready to move on it. If you…