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Top 15 Places to Go Boating in Ontario – UPDATED 2024

  In Ontario, a Ontario boating licensee (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) allows you to operate any motorized boat or jet ski for recreational purposes, regardless of the size or horsepower of the boat. With a Pleasure Craft Operate Card, there is no limit to the size of the boat you can operate. Once you obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card,

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How big of a boat can I drive with a Ontario boating license?

In Ontario, a Ontario boating licensee (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) allows you to operate any motorized boat or jet ski for recreational purposes, regardless of the size or horsepower of the boat. With a Pleasure Craft Operate Card, there is no limit to the size of the boat you can operate. Once you obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you

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Do you need a boat license for a 9.9 hp in Ontario?

In Ontario, 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

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How old do you have to be to drive a boat in Ontario?

There is no minimum age to drive a motorized boat in Ontario. 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

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Is my Ontario Boating License valid in the United States?

Yes – the Ontario boating license, formally known as the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is recognized in the United States as equivalent to their NASBLA-accredited Boating Safety Education Certificates. Therefore, boaters from Ontario 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

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Registering a Jet Ski in Ontario

If you own a jet ski (PWC) in Ontario, 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 Ontario and explain the difference between jet ski licensing and jet ski registration. Table of Contents The Difference

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Does my Ontario boating license expire?

No your Ontario boating license, commonly known as a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), does not expire. Once you obtain your Ontario 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

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Recreational Boating Deaths in Ontario : Facts + Statistics

Recreational Boating Deaths in Ontario The Lifesaving Society’s 2023 Ontario Drowning Report reveals alarming statistics and essential safety insights regarding recreational boating deaths in Ontario. This comprehensive guide delves into the leading causes of these fatalities. Key Factors Leading to Boating Fatalities in Ontario According to the Lifesaving Society – 2023 Ontario Drowning Report, the top 3 factors in Recreational

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Do you need a boating license to rent a jet ski in Ontario?

No, you do not need to have a boating license (PCOC) to rent a jet ski (PWC) in Ontario. Transport Canada allows you to rent a jet ski in Ontario without a boating license if: You completed and co-sign a Rental Safety Checklist with the rental company You understand the instructions provided by the rental company Please Note: The Rental Safety

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Do you need a boating license to rent a boat in Ontario?

No, you do not need to have a boating license (PCOC) to rent a boat in Ontario. Transport Canada allows you to rent a boat in Ontario without a boating license if: You completed and co-sign a Rental Boat Safety Checklist with the rental boat company You understand the instructions provided by the rental boat company Please Note: The Rental Safety

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