When you have your own boat, there is a tantalizing level of freedom that is right at your fingertips. With the ability to head down to the marina and untie from the dock whenever you would like, you get to enjoy the luxurious privilege of endless outdoor exploration. Whether you happen to make your living…
Are you in the market to buy or sell a vessel? If so, you are certainly not alone. In Canada, there is a healthy and robust secondary boat market. Boats are significant investments, and brand-new vessels can be cost-prohibitive for the average boater. Fortunately, there is great value to be found when purchasing a boat…
Are you new to boat ownership? If so, congratulations are in order. You have now unlocked a pathway to hours of leisure and building lasting memories with your friends, family, and loved ones. While you are undoubtedly eager to get your new vessel out on the water, there are a few matters that you will…
Before you start an activity that is new for you, you probably do some research about it to make sure you have everything you need. Before going on a trip, for instance, you will probably check that you have what you must take with you for the flight, and even some details about the place…
If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed because it is time to let your vessel go and you don’t know where to start, breathe. You have come to the right place. The National Vessel Registry Center can help you get any type of boating documentation and, this article, in particular, will explain how to transfer…
If you want to honor someone who is special to you, do not want to have your license number displayed for aesthetic reasons, or just need to have your boat registered for any other cause, then this article is for you: we will explain how to include your vessel in the boat name registry, giving…
Owning a boat is a privilege. Not everyone is able to get to sea Canada’s many seas and lakes with its friends and family. When you get to think about it, there are many similarities between driving on an open road and navigating through an open lake. The sense of freedom, with your people at…
If you have recently acquired a vessel, you must still be familiar with the different boat expressions and documentation. If that is your case, words like “Transport Canada”, “Pleasure Craft License”, or “Port of Registry” may not ring a bell yet, but they will soon do. This article, in particular, will explain to you what…
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…
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…