Transport Canada is the Canadian government’s department that oversees the country’s various modes of transportation. They have regulations for many vehicles, but yachts are one sort. Transport Canada boat registration requirements help protect the waterways and boating industry from harmful activity. In an emergency, the rules and guidelines ensure that all recreational anglers can be…
Because spring has arrived and the snow is beginning to clear, the circumstances for operating a Transport Canada watercraft will change, and you will need to adapt along with them. The frigid weather caused the low water levels that occurred during winter, but now that the weather is getting milder, the warming and the overflow…
Canada offers some of the best views and boating experiences in the world. However, there are a number of rules and authorizations that you need to be familiar with if you want to go boating in Canada. The federal agency known as Transport Canada is in charge of regulating the transportation system across the country,…
Are you looking for a new hobby that allows you to enjoy the great Canadian outdoors? Maybe you have a passion for fishing or watersports and would like to spend more of your leisure time on those activities. When you own your own boat, you have the freedom to venture out onto the lake or…
When you have a boat all your own, you can enjoy a certain sense of freedom. Provided the weather is agreeable, you can venture out onto the water with no hesitation, whenever the urge should strike you. Whether you use your boat for leisure activities, fishing, or if it is an integral part of your…
One of the great things about owning a boat is all of the things that you can do with your own vessel. Canada, of course, is also the perfect setting for boaters. With hundreds of thousands of lakes and vast expanses of ocean coastline, you will never run out of new places to fish or…
When you own your own vessel, the world is your oyster. Whenever you get the itch to head out and make waves, you can head down to the dock, untie your boat, and set sail to your heart’s content. Buying your own boat, though, is often the culmination of months of saving and research. If…
To prove legal ownership of a boat has been legitimately transferred from the seller to the buyer, a Transport Canada Bill of Sale is mandatory. Even though not all vessels are required to have it, having it will make registration easier. It is always a good idea to have all of the essential paperwork in…
Do you own a boat in Canada and want to ensure your safety and the safety of others around you while you’re out on the water? If this is the case, obtaining your Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is an essential step. Don’t worry; it won’t be difficult at all! This piece will…
Being a boat owner in Canada means assuming a fair amount of responsibility. For instance, you will need to ensure that your boat is always up-to-date on its maintenance and in good working order. This will help you avoid potentially dangerous situations, such as having your engine fail while you are out on the water.…