If you recently purchased your first pleasure craft and are anxious to get it out on the water, there are some steps that you need to take first before your boat can be out there legally. For pleasure craft in Canada, you get the option of licensing a craft or registering it. Boats that are…
Purchasing a boat gives you the opportunity to do some wonderful things. You can take a special trip around the Canadian waters. Or maybe travel to foreign areas that you can see in a brand-new way. If you have purchased a boat for yourself, either for pleasure or commercial purposes, and you reside in Canada,…
Every government around the world has an agency that oversees the transportation policies and regulations set forth by the country. These departments have a great responsibility today. Specially, with the conditions that exist in the world today and with the ever-expanding modes of transportation that come up. People are adding more vehicles and vessels to…
As the cost of real estate skyrockets in major cities such as Los Angeles, Madrid, and Vancouver, an increasing number of people are opting to forego conventional housing in favor of a more unique and exciting alternative: life afloat. If you’re already feeling like ditching your roommates, keep reading the article for more information on…
Boating and fishing are huge parts of life in Canada, especially in British Columbia. Regardless of your preferred type of sea activity, the water in British Columbia, from Okanagan Lake to the Gulf Islands, is clear and inviting, perfect for spending the day on a boat or sailboat. The lakes, rivers, and fjords of British…
Boating can have a strong allure to those with a sense of adventure. With so many waterways out there to explore–oceans, rivers, lakes–you can launch your boat just about anywhere there is water. In your time as a vessel owner, you might find that your interests will evolve, and you may develop the drive to…
Are you thinking about purchasing your very own boat for the first time? If so, you are probably excited to get out on Canadian waters and make waves with your friends, family, and loved ones. Before you can untie from the dock and feel the wind on your face, however, you have some work to…
One interesting aspect of boat ownership is that there are varying levels to it. On the one hand, you have your recreational boater, which makes up most of the boat ownership demographic in Canada. On the other hand, you have boats that are used for commercial activities such as charters, barges, and more. As boats…
The great thing about boating is that it can indulge your individualist streak. Having the freedom to venture out and make waves whenever you would like can allow you to liberate yourself from the drudgery of daily life. When you own your own boat, you also have the luxury of being able to put your…
As we enter the fall season, there is no better time to get your boat out on the water. Taking in the autumnal sights in Canada with your friends and loved ones is better enjoyed on a boat, and you will want to be getting some voyages in before winter arrives. Before you set out…