If you are thinking about buying a boat, chances are good it is an idea you have been toying with for a long time. The simple truth is buying a watercraft is a major decision, and you can hardly be blamed for agonizing over it since you are likely paying four or five figures to…
Do you consider boating to be one of your primary passions? Do you spend every free moment you have–nights, weekends, vacations–out on the water? If so, you may have thought about taking the next step and turning boating into a career. Perhaps you are interested in starting a commercial fishing business, or you plan to…
When you first invest in a brand new vessel, you may have a certain idea in mind of what it will be used for. You may have purchased a yacht or luxury vessel in order to take your friends and family to the Islands or even further afield. You might have bought a small tug…
Purchasing a boat can be a truly liberating experience. Before you hit the open waters, however, it is crucial that you obtain the correct vessel license. With proper licensing and registration, you can ensure that you are safely and legally operating your boat on Canadian waters. With so many licensing and registration possibilities – not…
Similar to owning and operating a car, making use of a boat will come with some paperwork and requirements you will need to fulfill first. Now, to establish your ownership over the vessel in question you will need to get a pleasure craft license. However, in order to operate it, you will have to get…
A pleasure craft licence can be the best kind of licence. Basically, it’s a licence to have fun. You can take your friends or family out for a day or night on Canada’s wonderful waters. You can lie out in the sun and then gaze up at the stars. Go for a swim, go skiing,…
The first moment when you realize that your vessel is truly yours is amazing. All of that work, all of that saving up of money, and all the time you spent trying to find the right one – it all comes together in a tremendous moment of accomplishment. It’s OK to bask in it. Once…
As of this writing, it’s July. If you grew up on the water, this is around the time of year when your parents might have said something like: “well, looks like summer’s over.” That’s a bit of an exaggeration, but it can certainly feel that way. After all, early July does tend to represent a…
Are you looking for a way to unwind from the stresses of daily life? Do you have a passion for the outdoors, spending as much time as you can in the open air? If so, you may want to give boat ownership a shot. With your very own boat, you can go out cruising whenever…