Boat life

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In what year do all Canadian Citizens need to have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card while operating a pleasure craft of any size?

Canadians continue to be confused by, or are lacking awareness of the requirements surrounding the Pleasure Craft Operator's Card to operate a powered vessel.  The Government calls this "proof of competency".  Currently, proof of competency is required to all those operating a vessel

Your Pleasure Craft Licence (or as it is also commonly called vessel licence or boat registration) is a licence for your boat that is issued by Transport Canada through Service Canada outlets, if your boat is powered by an engine of 10hp or more.

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Ground tackle: a general term used for all gears used in anchoring a vessel.

Gunwale: the upper edge of the side of a boat.

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