Boat License Canada
How It Works
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Take The Boating Course Online
Complete the CanadaBoatSafety.com online course. The course presents the material in a flexible and easy-to-understand manner. The material is organized into five chapters, with a 10 question quiz at the end of each chapter. You must achieve a passing grade of 80% before proceeding to the next chapter.
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Pass The Official Test
The test consists of multiple-choice questions and a pass mark of 75% is needed.
Unlimited test retries included.
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Print Your Certificate
Your temporary boating certificate can be immediately downloaded and printed, so you can go boating today! Your permanent physical PCOC will be mailed to you.
What is a Pleasure Craft Operator Card?
In order to legally operate a motorized pleasure craft in Canada, you must be able to provide proof of competency. Unless you have completed a boating safety course in Canada prior to April 1, 1999, obtained a specified marine safety certificate issued to professional mariners, or have an applicable Rental Boat Safety Checklist, a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is required as proof of competency.
Boating Safety Tips
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Take a boater safety course to get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC).
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Consider a free Pleasure Craft Courtesy Check (PCCC). This is provided free by the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS-ECP) in partnership with The Office of Boating Safety.
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Wear a proper life jacket
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Learn to swim
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Follow proper anchoring techniques
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Do not overload the boat with passengers or equipment