“Bareboat charters in Canada” can sound odd when a person first hears it, like someone is chartering a completely empty boat so they can drift off into the ocean. It’s actually a great way for owners to get more out of their boats. Purchasing a boat is quite an investment, both in terms of money…
How to Import a Vessel into Canada
Buying a new recreational boat can be a great thrill for you. But actually choosing the boat you want will take some time and effort. There are many choices out there for you today. And it can be worth it to you to take your time, go over your options. And then, see what is…
Can a Canadian Vessel be stored in freshwater and saltwater?
Buying a boat is a good thing. You have this special feeling about it. You might even feel invincible. This is because you are now able to take to the oceans over the weekend, go fishing, or even throw a party in the middle of the ocean. Well, just like a car needs a good…
The Process of Importing a Vessel into Canada is Easy
Purchasing a pleasure boat can be a great addition to your life. It can give you years of enjoyment on the water. You get the opportunity to go out with family and friends and spend hours or even days at sea, enjoying the views, swimming, fishing and doing everything you love about being at sea.…
How to Host the Perfect Memorial Service on a Canadian Vessel
Hosting an event is not usually one of the easiest things you can do. The challenges of normal event planning apply even when you are organizing the event on a boat. One of the first things you need to do is make sure you have a pleasure cart license Ontario. A memorial service should go…
Do You Need Documentation for a Canadian Vessel?
If you have never been a boat owner in the past but are considering it for the first time, there are some things that you want to make sure you understand about boat ownership before you rush out and make a purchase. You should be aware that buying a boat is a large financial commitment…
What you Should Know About Tides and your Canadian Vessel
Even if you feel you have made all the preparations you need to make for your next deep sea adventure, consider this: as prepared as you’ll ever be, your boat is just a tiny dot on a massive ocean subject to powerful tides. These tides are so powerful that you could get taken far out into…
The Steps of Foreign Registry for a Canadian Vessel
Both commercial and pleasure vessels will move around the world over the waters. It is the very nature of the shipping and boating industry. It is common for vessels to move from location to location during the course of travel and work. But while this happens, each vessel maintains a port of registration with the particular…
How to Change a Vessel’s Name and Port of Registry
If you’re recently bought a new boat, it is in your best interest to know how to change a vessel’s name and port of registry. You may be advised against doing so by other sailors, who tell you it’s bad luck. Whether changing your boat’s name would anger the gods of the sea is up…
Buying a Motor for a Canadian Vessel
If you want to buy a motor for a Canadian vessel, an outboard motor might be the answer. But what kind, and how many? Is bigger really better? While you might automatically think that a four-stroke is better than a two-stroke, that’s not necessarily the case. From a technical point of view, this is the difference between the…