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The NATO Phonetic Alphabet, officially known as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet, is a set of 26 code words used to identify each letter of the Roman alphabet (e.g., Alpha for “A”, Bravo for “B”). Each word (“code word”) stands for its initial letter (alphabetical “symbol”). The purpose of the phonetic alphabet is to ensure that letters are clearly understood

Since its inception in 1995, the annual National Safe Boating Awareness Week has promoted safe boating practices among Canada’s 16 million recreational boaters. From May 18th to 24th 2024, the Safe Boating Awareness Week emphasizes the importance of wearing life jackets, boating sober, obtaining proper training, ensuring boat readiness, and being aware of the risks of Cold Water Immersion. The

There is no minimum age to drive a motorized boat in Canada. According to Transport Canada’s – Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORRs), children under 12 years old are permitted to operate a pleasure craft if it has a motor of no more than 10 hp (7.5 kW). It does not matter the length of the boat, as long as the

Yes – the Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is recognized in the United States as equivalent to their NASBLA-accredited Boating Safety Education Certificates. Therefore, Canadian boaters who have completed their boating safety course and obtained a PCOC can operate a vessel in the U.S. waters without additional certification. NOTE :  Each U.S. state still has its own boating laws and

No, you can not operate any type of pleasure craft equipped with a motor (even an electric motor or jet ski) in Canada without having a boating license, also known as a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, or another proof of competency on board with you. Other proofs of competency that are valid in Canada include: A certificate that states you have

No, you do not need to have a Canadian boating license, also known as a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, to rent a boat or jet ski in Canada. Transport Canada allows you to powered pleasure craft in Canada without a boating license if: You completed and co-signed a Rental Boat Safety Checklist with the rental boat company You understand the

No – you do not need a boat license, also known as a Pleasure Craft License, for a boat that has a 9.9 hp engine. A Pleasure Craft License is a document issued by Transport Canada that provides your vessel with a unique identification (ID) number. The license is valid for 10 years. This ID number allows police and search

No your Canadian boating license, commonly known as a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), does not expire. Once you obtain your Canadian boating license (PCOC) it’s good for life. There are no renewals or annual fees. A Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), or other proof of competency is legally required to operate a recreational power boat or jet ski in

In Canada, a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) allows you to operate any motorized boat or jet ski for recreational purposes, regardless of the size or horsepower of the boat. With a PCOC, there is no limit to the size of the boat you can operate. Once you obtain your Canadian boating license, also known as a Pleasure Craft Operator

If you own a jet ski (PWC) in Canada, it is important to properly register or license it in order to legally operate it on the province’s waterways. In this article, we will outline the process for registering a jet ski in Canada and explain the difference between jet ski licensing and jet ski registration. Table of Contents The Difference