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…
Getting a Canadian Pleasure Craft License for the first time can be hard, especially if you don’t know how the process works. Thankfully, there are private services such as the National Vessel Registry that can help you navigate through the complexities of the application process and ensure that you receive your license in a timely…
If you operate a pleasure craft in Canada, you should familiarize yourself with Transport Canada’s regulations. The federal department in charge of transportation in Canada regulates maritime, air, rail, and road activity. It is managed by the country’s Minister of Transportation. If you own a pleasure craft that has a motor, Transport Canada requires that…
Introduction Owning a vessel has many benefits and is certainly a very rewarding experience. However, it is not a cheap recreational activity. Maintenance, equipment, and storage expenses, in addition to the generally large cost of owning a boat, can quickly take a toll on your bank account. While you may have factored these prices into…