Getting your own pleasure boat or yacht is one of the great thrills you can have in your life. You can hardly wait for that first day where you can get out on the water and start enjoying the beauty and majesty of your vessel. Before you take that first trip out, you need to…
You have made the final deal to buy the boat that you want from a dealership or from a private owner, and you are finally taking possession of the boat itself. Once you have your boat, the temptation may be to take it out right away so you can start enjoying it. Before you get…
You are the new owner of a boat, and want to take it out in the water as soon as possible. While you could sail it around Canadian waters without any problem, you may find that you want to move between Canadian and International waters. You might even want to go to foreign shores, enjoying…
Purchasing and owning a boat is a great privilege, and you do all you can to maintain your vessel so that it is seaworthy and safe. You also want to make sure that you follow all the proper laws and codes as the owner of a Canadian vessel. There are regulations you must follow regarding…
Finding the right documentation for a Canadian vessel used to be quite difficult. You had to drive somewhere to pick it up, or print it from your computer. Then, you had to fill it out, mail it in and wait. Of course, if there were mistakes, it could be sent back to you. Then, you’d…
As of this writing, it’s winter in North America. That means cold winds, snow and sleet everywhere, but perhaps particularly in Canada. It’s not a time that most people are focused on their boats. However, this is the perfect time to register your vessel with the Canadian Vessel Registry. That way, when the weather becomes…
Boat ownership can bring about many different situations for you. While many of them can be great for you, there are some that may seem like they can cause something of a headache and anxiety for you. Getting your vessel for the first time can cause you stress, particularly if you need to wait out…
Boat ownership is a wonderful thing and is something that not everyone will get the opportunity to enjoy. If you are lucky enough to own a larger boat that you can use for your personal enjoyment, you will get the chance to experience life on the water in a fantastic way. When you own a…
Do you wish to maintain good status with Transport Canada as a Canadian vessel owner? Maybe you need to provide evidence of ownership when selling your yacht. This post will teach you how to quickly verify your Canadian watercraft’s ownership, whatever the reason. Have there been times when you were out on your boat and…
If you’re looking into buying a vessel, then you’ve probably heard of the Canadian ship registry. This is the database kept by Transport Canada with all the registered and licensed vessels that operate in Canadian waters. A lot of people have questions about how this works and how they are supposed to register their specific…