Isn’t it great owning a new boat? You now have the freedom of getting out on the water and enjoying scenery that most people don’t have the pleasure to. When it comes to being a new boat owner there are plenty of legal requirements involved in your pleasure craft. For that reason, it’s best to…
There are several different types of boating licenses in Canada, each of which corresponds to a specific type of vessel or type of activity. Fortunately, everyone can enjoy the multiple benefits and joys of boating, as there is pretty much something to do for everyone. There is a wide variety of boat sizes and functions,…
If the time is right for you to sell your boat, you will want to make sure you take certain steps first. Getting your boat in the best condition you can before taking pictures to post in your advertisement is just one of the things you will want to do. Once you have created your…
You are probably well aware of Transport Canada’s requirements in terms of documentation and registration, but there are also certain regulations that will be oriented towards safety precautions. For example, if you’re going to be using a paddle craft or a canoe, or essentially anything that requires paddling or similar manual labor, you will have…
Have you been thinking about whether a pleasure craft licence is right for you and your vessel? Maybe you’re wondering if there is an alternative to filling out all the paperwork and running to the post office. Have you had trouble understanding what to do or filling out the forms in the past? It’s not…
One of the key steps to owning a boat in Canada is obtaining a pleasure craft licence. All recreational vessels are required to display the “license number,” a special identification number provided by a pleasure craft license. You can quickly and easily apply for one online or renew your current license if you wish. We’ll cover…
You know you should get a Pleasure Craft license in BC or any other part of Canada but you do not know where to start? Are you tired of having to get your computer to process any type of different document? We have got you covered! In this article we will help you decide whether…
If that is the question you are wondering, we have got a simple answer for you: It is a requirement from Transport Canada when transferring the ownership of a boat. So, if you are planning to buy or sell a vessel in Alberta, you will need a Bill of Sale for an Alberta boat. Bill…
Have you just purchased a boat and aren’t sure what the next step is? Do you know that you’re supposed to get some kind of documentation for your vessel, but don’t know if it’s registration, a Transport Canada PCL, or something else? Nobody wants to spend their free time filling out boat documentation forms, especially…
Have you ever sat down to try to fill out a pleasure craft licence only to discover that you are unable to focus or that you are missing an important piece of information, leaving you unable to complete it? Does the thought of sitting in front of your computer for hours on end just to…