Did you know that certain rules and guidelines regulate recreational watercraft in Canada? Are you aware of the Canadian Pleasure Craft license regulations? If not, this is the right article for you. You must have a solid understanding of the laws and policies that govern your situation, whether you now own a vessel or are…
The autumn and winter seasons also offer a quality boating experience. However, before you head out on the lake, you will want to check to see that your vessel is in optimal condition from a mechanical standpoint. Before you bring your family and friends onboard, you should ensure that the gas and oil have been…
Now that autumn is already upon us, we might be having our last chance to hit the water. Before heading out to the lake, however, you need to make sure that everything in the boat is working properly, and that the paperwork is in place. In particular, you need to check the gas and oil,…
If you have been wondering what a pleasure craft license (PCL) is or if it is right for you or if you need a different type of vessel registration, this article will try to clear things up. The truth is that they are different. For many boat owners, the PCL is a necessity rather than…
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…
A pleasure craft is defined as a vessel used for personal recreation, leisure activities, or daily living. A vessel used for any other purpose is called a non-pleasure vessel or commercial vessel. Pleasure crafts are a great way to spend time with friends and family without having to worry about the interruptions and demands of…
You know you should get a Pleasure Craft license in BC or any other part of Canada but you do not know where to start? Are you tired of having to get your computer to process any type of different document? We have got you covered! In this article we will help you decide whether…
Have you tried to sit down to fill out a BC pleasure craft license only to find that you can’t focus and finish it? Does the idea of languishing in front of your desktop computer for hours on end just to fill out a pleasure craft license form fill you with revulsion? We absolutely understand.…
Is it time for you to get a BC pleasure craft license (or one in any other part of Canada) but you aren’t sure how to do so? Are you on the fence about whether or not to get a pleasure craft license or register your vessel? The truth is that it’s one or the…
When you own a pleasure craft, you have two options: you can either register it with Transport Canada, something that is mandatory for commercial vessels, or you can get a BC pleasure craft license, which most owners consider easier and more convenient. Whether you already have your license and need to alter it some way…