Are you on the fence about getting a pleasure craft licence? Do you know if it’s the right thing to register your vessel or to get a license for it? This is a very important, critical decision that can only be determined by how you plan on using your vessel. It’s your vessel, you worked…
One of the most common questions we receive from our users is whether or not they need to get a vessel licence in Canada. Now, those not in the know might think that it’s just like with cars: everyone needs a licence. However, that’s not the case at all. Unlike a car, a vessel needs…
Transport Canada (TC) makes the rules clear about owning a pleasure craft and obtaining a pleasure craft license. A pleasure craft represents a boat that is used for recreation and does not carry passengers or commercial loads. The definition of the vessel is defined under Canada’s 2001 Shipping Act. While a passenger is someone who pays…
Having a boat can be an enjoyable experience for you, your family, and your friends. You get the chance to be on the water, go fishing, swimming, snorkeling, or one of dozens of other activities. You can even just go out in your boat and relax and enjoy the serenity of the seas. Of course,…
There are so many different things you can do with a boat in Canada. You could take it all around your local lake, bay, or even ocean area, enjoying everything to your heart’s content. Alternatively, you could decide that you want to use your vessel to make some money. You could maybe make some alterations…