As the colder months continue to melt away, another Canadian boating season will quickly be upon us. If you are looking for ways to maximize your summer, getting out on the water is a surefire way to make lasting, meaningful memories with your friends, family, and loved ones. Of course, purchasing a boat of your…
Whether you purchase a boat that is brand new or one that is previously owned and used, there are procedures you must follow to make sure the boat is legal to be in the water in British Columbia (BC). Canadian law dictates that you must either register the vessel with Transport Canada or file for…
Is your pleasure craft licence expiring soon? Well, then you might want to start looking into the pleasure craft licence renewal form. Here’s a brief guide on what you can do to submit it. Renewing Your Pleasure Craft Licence The pleasure craft licence renewal form is part of an application process in which you are…
To navigate the waters in Canada, you also have to know how to comply with the country’s boat licensing requirements. While buying a preowned boat is exciting, you also want to make sure you legally operate your boat. A Pleasure Craft Licence Transfer is necessary if you are taking ownership of a preowned vessel. This straightforward…
You’ve probably heard that to operate a recreational boat in Canada, you need a Canadian pleasure craft licence. Well, let’s take a look at what that entails. Canadian Pleasure Craft Licence As stated by the Canadian Shipping Act of 2001, a pleasure craft license is a document with a unique identifying number for a vessel,…
If you’re purchasing a recreational boat in Canada, then you’ll probably want to file your pleasure craft licence online before you operate it. Here’s how to take care of that. Pleasure Craft Licence Online You might be aware, as a prospective recreational boat owner, that you need certain documentation to go along with it. This…
Did you just get a boat you’re planning on using recreationally in Canadian waters? Well, then you might need to submit a pleasure craft license application with Transport Canada. Here’s how. Pleasure Craft Licence Application Here in Canada, a license for pleasure craft is the document that allows recreational vessel owners to opt out of…
If you buy a boat in the United States but wish to navigate it in Canada, you’ll need to apply for a Pleasure Craft Licence or PCL for an imported vessel. Transport Canada needs to know the origin of your vessel, whether it was built and sold in Canada or elsewhere. To begin the process…
In Canada, water navigation can be perplexing, particularly when it comes to differentiating between a pleasure craft operator card, boat registration, or Pleasure Craft Licence (PCL). Many individuals erroneously think that these terms are synonymous; however, they definitely have different functions. Let’s delve into the key differences between a PCOC, boat registration, and pleasure craft…
Not every recreational vessel needs to receive a Pleasure Craft Licence in Alberta, but a lot of them will. Here’s everything you need to know about whether or not and how to get yours. Getting Your Pleasure Craft Licence in Alberta Just like you have to register your commercial vessel with Transport Canada, you will…