Boat registration in Canada is fairly simple, but the ensuing processes and applications can quickly make it seem very complicated. For example, many people think it’s necessary to have a registered pleasure craft in order to operate it. This is partially correct, but there is actually a bit of a difference. Do You Need a…
Plenty of recreational vessel owners ask us whether or not they have to register their boat with Transport Canada, to which we often say “no, but you will need a pleasure craft licence”. More often than not their response is, well, “what is a pleasure craft licence?” Well, if you too have this question, don’t…
One of the most common procedures when it comes to boating documentation with Transport Canada will be the pleasure craft license application. You will need to submit this when you have a pleasure craft that you don’t have to register. This is a fairly easy process, but it can get a bit complicated if you’re…
It’s very important that, should you purchase a pleasure craft number, you have its documentation in place. After all, your pleasure craft licence will be the document that officially ties you to the vessel in legal ownership terms. Now, this process might come with a lot of trouble for a lot of people. You might…
If you own a vessel that you use either recreationally or to live in, you will need to have a pleasure craft license. The process to either get one or modify it is not complicated, but it will always call for you to fill out some forms. Let’s go over what that entails. What is…
While you may have thought about owning a boat yourself since you were a child, the reality always seemed like it would never come true. Now an opportunity has come along where you can get a boat for a price that is reasonable to you, and you are ready to move on it. If you…
Are you getting ready to make a move to buy your first boat? Having a fun recreational vessel that you can take out and enjoy whenever you want is something special. Spending your free time on the countless lakes, rivers, and waterways in Canada will give you a sense of accomplishment, as well as the…
When you are operating a pleasure craft during your leisure hours in Canadian waters, you will need to make sure that you have obtained the right kinds of license. There are plenty of risks around in the open water, from high waves to other sailors, and so it is necessary for you to be clearly…
When you have a new boat that is designed for commercial or pleasure craft purposes, it is vital that you obtain a licence for your vessel. These licences are there to make sure that people sailing in the Saskatchewan area are entitled to be there, and are protected by the Canadian water authorities. If you…
Boating on Canadian waterways is a joy that has been passed down for generations. For many of us, our grandparents (or an earlier relative) started on these waters, and now it’s our turn. No matter what brings you to Candian waterways, it’s important to be in compliance with Transport Canada regulations. We can make it…