Buying a boat is a considerable investment. If you are preparing to make this financial leap, you have probably done a fair amount of research. You have gotten to know the different types of pleasure craft available to Canadian boaters. You have scoured online and print listings, looking for the perfect brand new or previously…
Under Transport Canada’s boating documentation guidelines, a pleasure craft licence is a document with a unique identifying number for a recreational vessel. This allows you to have a distinct number attached to your vessel in order to properly identify it in situations such as searches and rescues. If you’re wondering about how to get one,…
Are you a boat owner in Canada or looking to become one? If so, then you need to be aware of the importance of obtaining a pleasure craft licence for your vessel. This license acts as a registration for your boat and is required by Transport Canada in order to legally operate it on Canadian…
Have you been attempting to do a boat license transfer with Transport Canada but finding it difficult? Is your personal and registration data safety an important aspect for you? You can never be too safe when it comes to your personal information on the internet. Every day, it seems, there’s another hacker tale, another breach…
If you’ve looked through Canadian documentation requirements for vessels, you might have asked yourself what is a pleasure craft and why does it have to be licenced. If that’s the case, we are here to answer your questions. So, What is a Pleasure Craft? In accordance with Transport Canada’s boating documentation guidelines, a pleasure craft…
Have you ever tried to get a license to operate a pleasure craft? Did you find it hard or confusing to find and fill out all the forms? Fortunately, you’re not alone if that’s the case. In this article, we explain why it’s so much easier for boaters to get a pleasure craft license application…
Boating is more than just a hobby for people who love the quiet of Ontario’s lakes and rivers. For many, it’s a way of life. However, everyone who owns a boat in Ontario needs an Ontario Pleasure Craft License to fully enjoy this beautiful right. This important document is not only required by law, but…
So, you have made it through another long Canadian winter, and you are more than eager to get your boat out for the season. Who can blame you? The summer months offer boundless opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors, and those afternoons and weekends tend to make the winter months more bearable. Before you can…
One of the most alluring draws to boat ownership is the sense of freedom it affords you. With a vessel all your own, you can take to any of Canada’s lakes and rivers whenever the urge should strike you. Whether you prefer to cruise solo, or if you like to have your friends and family…
As the colder months continue to melt away, another Canadian boating season will quickly be upon us. If you are looking for ways to maximize your summer, getting out on the water is a surefire way to make lasting, meaningful memories with your friends, family, and loved ones. Of course, purchasing a boat of your…