Did you know that in Canada, you may have to get a pleasure craft licence to use your boat? You need to get a license to use the pond for any purpose, even just paddling about in your kayak for a short while. To those who have never heard of it, the PCL is similar…
As we enter the autumn boating season, it is one of the most beautiful times of year to get your vessel out on Canadian waters. With the leaves changing due to the seasonal shift, you can enjoy spectacular sights and breathtaking sunsets with your friends and family from the comfort of your boat. Before you…
Boating season has already begun, so this might be your last chance to make sure that your documents are ready. If you need to renew your almost expired license, you finally got your own boat or you want to learn how to submit a pleasure craft license application, this article will help you understand the best…
If you are looking to escape the stresses of daily life, boating may be one of your better options. By just untying from the dock on a sunny afternoon, you can leave the worries of land behind, affording yourself hours of peace and relaxation. When you own your own boat, you can also share these…
Have you been thinking about whether a pleasure craft licence is right for you and your vessel? Maybe you’re wondering if there is an alternative to filling out all the paperwork and running to the post office. Have you had trouble understanding what to do or filling out the forms in the past? It’s not…
Under Transport Canada’s boating documentation guidelines, a pleasure craft licence is a document with a unique identifying number for a recreational vessel. This allows you to have a distinct number attached to your vessel in order to properly identify it in situations such as searches and rescues. If you’re wondering about how to get one,…
Have you ever tried to get a license to operate a pleasure craft? Did you find it hard or confusing to find and fill out all the forms? Fortunately, you’re not alone if that’s the case. In this article, we explain why it’s so much easier for boaters to get a pleasure craft license application…