The Use of a Broker Whether you’re an experienced boater or not, it’s vital that you understand the technicals in purchasing a boat to ensure you’ll appreciate your boat ownership. It’s always a good idea to hire a broker when shopping for a boat. The agent can reduce stress and ensure that the entire transaction…
Having your own yacht or boat lets you experience and see some of the bodies of water in Canada. It has secluded white sand beaches and craters filled with clear water that make you feel like you’re floating on air. Canada has more than 200,000 km of coastline, making it the longest coastline in the…
Alberta Boat License Requirements You Should Know In Alberta, you will usually have to register your boat when you buy a new one. This is a rule that is intended to increase the safety of water activities, as well as to protect all the people that use the lakes and rivers in the province. If…
In Canada, registering a vessel as a small vessel is required by law, regardless of the vessel’s overall length. This means that a boat needs to get a registration number from Transport Canada, no matter if it uses sails, a motor, or an engine to move. In this article, we will talk about what a…
When it comes to registering a vessel in Canada, there are a few key pieces of information that are required. One of the most important is the vessel name and port of registry. The government requires these two pieces of information for identification and documentation purposes. In this blog post, we will discuss what a…
Boat ownership is an exciting venture, but it comes with a significant responsibility to ensure the safety of all on board. Owning a boat means being able to take advantage of the vast and stunning bodies of water Canada has to offer. However, in order to have the best possible boating experience, in addition to…
Suppose you are purchasing a boat that has already been registered in Canada, and you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. In that case, you must go through the process of boat ownership transfer. It entails completing a few stages, but it may be done whenever one chooses, and neither deadlines nor costs…
Alberta is home to some of the most gorgeous waterways in all of Canada. With this in mind, it is no surprise that boat owners flock to this province every year to fish or sightsee with their friends and loved ones. If you are an Alberta resident, or just looking to visit, you are going…
As a boat owner and nature enthusiast, you have a basic obligation to do what you can to protect the environment. Chances are you are familiar with how to keep your emissions at safe levels, you clean your vessel regularly, and you refrain from littering the water with trash and refuse. Sometimes, however, you can…
Owning your own boat is a privilege that most will never know. Putting yourself in a position to purchase a boat can call for years of hard work and sacrifice, as they can be cost-prohibitive. For this reason, the majority of vessel owners cherish their boats, and in turn, they do everything they can to…