Only a copy of a bill of sale will prove you own your Canadian vessel. Don’t get ownership confused with registration or licensing. You cannot use a registration or license to prove you own a pleasure craft. Canadian Ownership and Licensing While a copy of your bill of sale should be kept onboard at all…
Boating on the open water, in many ways, shares some commonalities with driving on the open road. There is a degree of freedom that comes from cruising out on the waves or the highway, your friends and loved ones by your side, going wherever the journey may take you. But just like driving is a…
Owning your own boat is one life’s great pleasures. Having the freedom to escape the daily rat race and venture out onto the lake whenever you want is a privilege worth preserving. Since you value this pastime and cherish the memories made with loved ones on your boat, it may be worth considering vessel registration.…
There are many reasons to boat in Ontario–about 250,000, to be exact. That is how many lakes there are in this great province, accounting for nearly one-fifth of the entire Earth’s fresh water supply. If you are looking to explore Ontario’s vast array of waterways with your vessel, you will want to make sure that…
With the dregs of winter nearly in our rearview mirror, spring gives us cause for optimism. Soon the sun will be shining across Canada, thawing the thick ice that sits atop our plentiful freshwater lakes. As waterways open up, boaters all over the country will be hitching their vessels to their trailers and heading for…
Just as laws govern Canada’s roadways to protect motorists, so too do regulations exist on lakes and other waterways. The Canada Shipping Act (CSA) of 2001 is one such set of laws that applies to boat owners across the country. Read on to learn more about what these laws do and how they can specifically…
Owning a boat is the culmination of a lifelong dream for many. It’s understandable–the freedom one can enjoy with your own vessel is nearly unparalleled. Before you take it to the seas with your friends and family, however, there is a bit of paperwork that you will need to get acquainted with. If you are…
The boating lifestyle is all about freedom. The wind in your hair, the warm Canadian sun on your skin, and the smiles and laughter of your passengers filling your boat. Before you untie from the dock and cruise off into the horizon, though, you may want to learn what is needed to register a boat.…
Outside of purchasing a home or a new vehicle, buying a boat is one of the larger financial commitments that you can make in your life. If you are shopping for a Canadian vessel to call your own, you may be interested in purchasing a used model. In truth, a second-hand vessel that has been…
After you acquire a boat, you have to get the right paperwork done before you tow it or lower it into the water. Registering a boat in Canada might sound tiresome, but it doesn’t have to be so. As a responsible boat owner, you should know that signing a bill of sale, handing over a…