There are many different reasons for which you may decide to name a boat, and they can be personal. Maybe you want to name it after someone you love. Perhaps you want to honor someone who was in your life and is no longer part of it. Perchance you need to keep the name professional,…
If you have been in the boating industry for a while, then you will probably be familiar with the Transport Canada registry. This is a database the government agency generated with the purpose of keeping track of all the commercial vessels navigating Canadian territory. This not only helps the corresponding agencies enforce regulations and guidelines…
If you are new to the boating world, you will quickly find out that there are some terms or expressions you are not yet familiar with. This article in particular will center on the Transport Canada Pleasure Craft License. In the next few lines, we will be telling you how this license works, who should…
Have you finally bought the boat of your dreams and are waiting for the right weather to come around so you can start enjoying it? Before your plans for the first trip out, however, there is still a matter you need to take care of: to make sure you are legally entitled to sail your…
When it comes to buying a used boat, you can never be too careful. In today’s times, we are used to having the information we need in our pockets. If we want to know what the weather is going to be like, there is an app that will tell us. If we want to know…
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…
Buying or selling a boat can be a lengthy and complicated process. If you’re thinking about upgrading to a nicer vessel, you might have several questions regarding the process of selling your current boat. In this event, you will want to know how to write a bill of sale for a boat in Canada. By…
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…
As a boat owner, there are times when bareboat chartering your boat makes a lot of sense. Similar to renting out your car, you can charge a fee to a captain and crew to charter your boat for their needs in exchange, which will help cover the cost of docking, maintenance, insurance, and other associated…
Many people do not know this, but there is a much simpler way to achieve your Transport Canada Boat Registration. This can be done on the TC website, looking for the corresponding forms, or you could just use our site, as we will guide you through the process in just a few minutes. Why You…