Attention All Canadian boaters:
A reminder that as of September 15, 2009, All Canadian boat operators of pleasure crafts (large or small) are required by federal law to carry a license, to that prove they have been certified.
In other words, we must obtain and carry a ?Pleasure Craft Operator Card?. The FINE for no operator card is $250.
For Non-Residents of Canada:
If your pleasure craft is in Canadian waters for 45 consecutive days or more, the operator is required to carry a proof of competency. An operator card or an equivalent issued by your state or country is considered a proof of competency.
The fastest and easiest method of obtaining the boat operation certification is to write the Transport Canada Boat Exam, Online. Just do a Google search and you will find many sites where you can do this.
This Transport Canada link should answer all questions, www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/obs/paperwork/paperwork_operator.htm plus they provide a Course Providers Database if you wish to take a course first.
The test has 37 questions, all are multiple choice. It is reasonably easy and is mostly common sense, you must have 75% to pass. When you pass, a temporary permit can be printed on your computer until you Operator Card arrives in the mail.
I just got around to taking my test, I am no genius and I managed to pass with only one wrong. If you are worried about it, you can Google search for a free online sample test and try out your boating skills. This should give you a good indication where your skills are lacking and need improvements to pass the exam.
Tanz
A reminder that as of September 15, 2009, All Canadian boat operators of pleasure crafts (large or small) are required by federal law to carry a license, to that prove they have been certified.
In other words, we must obtain and carry a ?Pleasure Craft Operator Card?. The FINE for no operator card is $250.
For Non-Residents of Canada:
If your pleasure craft is in Canadian waters for 45 consecutive days or more, the operator is required to carry a proof of competency. An operator card or an equivalent issued by your state or country is considered a proof of competency.
The fastest and easiest method of obtaining the boat operation certification is to write the Transport Canada Boat Exam, Online. Just do a Google search and you will find many sites where you can do this.
This Transport Canada link should answer all questions, www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/obs/paperwork/paperwork_operator.htm plus they provide a Course Providers Database if you wish to take a course first.
The test has 37 questions, all are multiple choice. It is reasonably easy and is mostly common sense, you must have 75% to pass. When you pass, a temporary permit can be printed on your computer until you Operator Card arrives in the mail.
I just got around to taking my test, I am no genius and I managed to pass with only one wrong. If you are worried about it, you can Google search for a free online sample test and try out your boating skills. This should give you a good indication where your skills are lacking and need improvements to pass the exam.
Tanz
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