Are you looking for a new hobby or pastime? Have you grown tired of spending so much time indoors, whether it is at the office or in your home watching television? If you have an affinity for the outdoors that is currently underserved, you may want to explore the idea of purchasing your very own…
The question of how to renew a pleasure craft licence in Canada is one of the most common ones in order to make sure your boat stays legal and safe. Even though Transport Canada has always been in charge of this process, more and more Canadians are using online services like the National Vessel Registry…
So you are the proud owner of a new boat – the only downside is that it is not yet in Canadian waters. If you are completely new to boat owning, then we would probably recommend that you use a third-party to help you organize the entire process, and get the paperwork ready to complete…
Transport Canada has many thousands of applications for registration certificates every year, and they want to make sure that everyone can get the forms they need as quickly as possible. If this is your first time applying for a registration certificate, and you don’t know what to do, then you may need some assistance in…
When you first invest in a brand new vessel, you may have a certain idea in mind of what it will be used for. You may have purchased a yacht or luxury vessel in order to take your friends and family to the Islands or even further afield. You might have bought a small tug…
While owning your own boat is a great privilege, it also comes with a lot of responsibility. It is up to you to keep your boat fueled up and well-maintained to ensure it is in good working order. You also need to keep an ample stock of life preservers onboard, along with an adequate first…
If you have been wondering what a pleasure craft license (PCL) is or if it is right for you or if you need a different type of vessel registration, this article will try to clear things up. The truth is that they are different. For many boat owners, the PCL is a necessity rather than…
Did you know that in Canada, you may have to get a pleasure craft licence to use your boat? You need to get a license to use the pond for any purpose, even just paddling about in your kayak for a short while. To those who have never heard of it, the PCL is similar…
As we enter the autumn boating season, it is one of the most beautiful times of year to get your vessel out on Canadian waters. With the leaves changing due to the seasonal shift, you can enjoy spectacular sights and breathtaking sunsets with your friends and family from the comfort of your boat. Before you…
As the owner of a vessel in Canada, it is crucial for you to be aware of when the pleasure craft licence will expire and what steps you need to take to renew it. You may prevent any potential difficulties and make the procedure as easy as possible if you are familiar with the processes…