MANITOBA BOATING LICENSE
MANITOBA BOATING LICENSE
- Transport Canada - Pleasure Craft Operator Card ( PCOC )
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- Card Never Expires. Valid Nationwide.
- Transport Canada - Operator Card.
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- Card Never Expires. Valid Nationwide.
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Study our Boating Course.
Study at your own pace.
Boating Course is free.
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Pass the PCOC test.
Test is open book.
Retries are free.
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Print your Temp PCOC.
Go boating right away.
We ship your PCOC for free.
MANITOBA BOATING.
LICENSE.
How do I get my boating license in Manitoba?
To get your boating license in Manitoba :
- Study our free online boating course and pass the online test.
- Print a temporary boating license (PCOC) at home and go boating straight away.
- Your permanent boating license (PCOC) will be mailed to you in Manitoba within 48 hours.
- Your boating license never expires and is valid to use nationwide.
Do I need a boating license in Manitoba?
Yes. Anybody who operates a motorized boat or PWC in Manitoba must have a proof of competency regardless of your age, engine horsepower or length of boat. The most common proof of competency in Manitoba is a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (boating license). Proof of competency is basically a proof of boating education.
Failure to have your Pleasure Craft Operator Card with you when boating in Manitoba could result in a fine of $250.
Boating In Manitoba
Manitoba is known as the “land of 100,000 lakes” making it a hugely popular destination for all boaters. Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba are the biggest lakes. Here you can enjoy the white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. With so many more lakes and rivers, there are endless boating adventures to enjoy in Manitoba. Grab your Manitoba boating license today and start exploring.
Lake Winnipeg
Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba is a beautiful lake, stretching 416 km from north-south and covering a huge area of 24,514km2. With its stunning beaches and fresh water, the lake is popular with boaters, jet skiers, tourists, locals and sports fishermen. Fishermen are spoilt for choice catching a wide variety of fish like walleye, goldeye, sauger, and whitefish. Just remember to have your Manitoba boating license (PCOC) with you at all times if you are planning on going boating or jet skiing.
Many come to Lake Winnipeg to explore the amazing coastline covered with large limestone cliffs and beaches and cool off in the glacial waters. There is so much to do on Lake Winnipeg including : boating, swimming, sailing, and kite surfing to name just a few activities.
Lake Manitoba
Lake Manitoba was an important trade route back in the day but is now popular with boaters and fishermen alike. This irregularly shaped lake, which is about 200km long, is the smallest of the three largest lakes in Manitoba. The lake sustains a commercial fishing industry. The scenery here is amazing with so much wildlife to be spotted as you cruise along, keep your eyes peeled for black bears, moose, and elk. Like Manitoba’s other lakes there are lots of places to stay along the shoreline so you can continue your exploring the next day.
Manitoba is home to a great number of lakes, so grab your Manitoba Boating License and go explore.
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THE CARD.
Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
Your PCOC card is :
- Good for life. Never expires.
- Shipped to you for free.
- Valid for use throughout Canada.
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MyBoatCard.com® has been Manitoba’s trusted provider of boating safety education since 1999. Our Transport Canada approved Pleasure Craft Operator Card is valid for use nationwide.
MyBoatCard.com® aims to provide the best value and educational experience to all Canadians. We also guarantee the fastest shipping in Manitoba. We will manufacture and ship your card in under 48 hours.
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MANITOBA BOATING.
FAQ.
What are the Manitoba Boating License requirements?
If operating a power-driven boat or a PWC in Manitoba you are required to have a boating license (Pleasure Craft Operator Card).
In Manitoba, there is no minimum age to obtain your boating license (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) but there are horsepower restrictions for anyone under 16 years of age operating a boat.
You do not need to be a resident of Manitoba or Canada to take the MyBoatCard.com® free boating safety course or to obtain a boating license in Manitoba.
All boat operators must carry their boating license with them at all times when boating in Manitoba. Failure to have your Pleasure Craft Operator Card with you when boating could result in a fine of $250.
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What is a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)?
The PCOC is proof of competency. It proves that you have been educated in how to safely operate a boat or PWC in Manitoba and Canada. You can obtain a PCOC by completing the free MyBoatCard.com® online boating safety course and passing the final Transport Canada exam.
Who needs a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)?
Anybody who operates a motorized boat or PWC in Manitoba must have a proof of competency regardless of your age, engine horsepower or length of boat. The most common proof of competency in Manitoba is a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (boating license). Proof of competency is basically a proof of boating education.
Even if your boat is equipped with an electric trolling motor or a motor less than 10hp, you need a boating license. The fine for operating a boat without a Pleasure Craft Operator Card in Manitoba is $250.
Non-residents of Canada must also show proof of competency if they operate a craft that is registered in Canada or operate a motorized craft on Canadian waters for more than 44 consecutive days.
Can I still get the Pleasure Craft Operator Card if I don’t have an Manitoba driver's license?
Do I have to be a resident of Manitoba to take the free boating safety course?
No, you do not have to be a resident of Manitoba to take the free online boating safety course.
MANITOBA BOATING License.
Practice Test.
Looking to get your boating license in Manitoba and not sure what to expect from the boating license test. MyBoatCard.com® provides a practice test for free so you can test your boating knowledge before you start our boating course and take the Transport Canada test.
MyBoatCard.com’s Manitoba boating license practice test includes 10 multiple choice questions. The questions are similar to the questions you will be asked in Transport Canada PCOC exam.
The practice test is available for all Canadians looking to get their Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
- Free Manitoba Boating License Practice Test
- Transport Canada Exam is open book
- Exam Retries are Free
MANITOBA BOATING License.
Study Guide.
To obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you will start by taking MyBoatCard.com’s online boating safety course. Simply study the 5 chapters in the course and take the helpful quiz questions at the end of each chapter. Once you have completed the course, you will then continue on to the Transport Canada exam.
You can also download and print a study guide if you prefer to have something in your hand to read. The downloadable study guide will provide you with the same boating knowledge as the online study guide, so choose whichever works best for you.
Manitoba Boating License Study Guide
Boating-License-Study-Guide.pdf
You can also view the boating safety course material by clicking on the Study Guide button below.
Free MANITOBA BOATING.
License Course.
MyBoatCard.com® offers the online boating license course for free in Manitoba. Study our free Transport Canada approved course and take our free quizzes to prepare for your Transport Canada boating license exam. We track your progress through the course, which allows you to study at your own pace and pick up where you left off at any time.
There is no need for nerves when it comes to the Transport Canada boating license test, it is an open book test and you will be well prepared after taking our free online course. There is no need to worry if you don’t pass the test on the first attempt, here at MyBoatCard.com® retries are free and unlimited. Should you fail the test a second time, Transport Canada makes you repeat the free course and quizzes but this is also free.
Once you have passed the Transport Canada exam you will get a temporary boating license which you can print immediately and go boating. Within 48hrs we will ship your Pleasure Craft Operator Card to your Manitoba mailing address for free.
- Free Manitoba Boating Safety Course
- Free Transport Canada Exam Retries
- Free Shipping of your PCOC
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MyBoatCard.com® is Canada’s trusted provider of boating safety education and has been Transport Canada approved since 1999.
MyBoatCard.com® is accredited by Transport Canada to certify boaters for their Official Pleasure Craft Operator Card. The boating card is good for life and valid in all Canadian provinces and territories including Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nunavut, Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
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MyBoatCard.com® is Canada’s trusted provider of boating safety education and has been Transport Canada approved since 1999.
Join the more than 2,000,000 certified Canadians.
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BOATING. IN CANADA.
Canada is boating paradise. With its magnificent coastline of over 25,000 km, thousands of lakes and rivers, there is endless exploring for Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) holders. Get your boating license today and start exploring all Canada has to offer.
WHY WAIT. WEEKS.
MyBoatCard.com® guarantees the fastest shipping in Manitoba. Your boating license (PCOC) is manufactured and shipped out in under 48 hours.
Other providers take 4-6 weeks to ship your card.
BOATING LAWS.
IN MANITOBA.
The Canada Shipping Act, 2001 is the principal legislation governing safety of marine transportation and recreational boating, as well as protection of the marine environment in Manitoba.
Boating and Alcohol in Manitoba
The consumption of alcohol while operating a boat in Manitoba is illegal, the same rules that apply to drinking and driving in Manitoba apply. You can be fined a minimum of $230 or imprisoned. The only time alcohol may be consumed by the passengers on a boat in Manitoba is if the boat has a sleeping area, cooking facilities, toilet or is docked.
Fines:
$230 – if drinking alcohol on a boat that does not have a sleeping area, cooking facilities or toilet.
Operating a boat while impaired:
1st time offence: Minimum $1,000 fine, minimum 7 days’ imprisonment
2nd time offence: Minimum $1,000 fine, minimum 30 days’ imprisonment
3rd time offence: Minimum $1,000 fine, minimum 120 days’ imprisonment.
Manitoba Boating Fines
$250 – Not having the required PCOC or proof of competency on board
$250 – Boating underage
$250 – Violating horsepower restrictions
$350 – Careless boating
$200 – Missing safety equipment
$500 – Unsafe boating
$200 – Per missing lifejacket/pdf onboard
$250 – No spotter or seating for passenger in tow
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MyBoatCard.com® was established to provide you with the most affordable and fastest way to obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). We are 100% Canadian owned.
Purchase your official PCOC for only $39. One time fee. Card never expires.
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MyBoatCard.com® online boating safety course is fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. The course has been designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
MyBoatCard.com® automatically keeps track of your progress so you can study at your own pace.
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Transport Canada approved Manitoba Boating Safety Course is free.
Take the course in your own time and risk free.
Other providers try to get you to pay upfront before you even have a chance to try out their course!
MANITOBA BOATING.
LICENSE FAQ.
The 10 most common questions asked by boaters in Manitoba.
Do all boat operators in Manitoba need a boating license?
Anybody who operates a motorboat in Manitoba must have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (Boating License) or other proof of competency, regardless of engine horsepower or age of the operator.
How do I obtain a boating license in Manitoba?
You can obtain your Manitoba PCOC by completing our free online boating safety course and passing the Transport Canada PCOC exam. When you have passed the online exam you can print your temporary PCOC and go boating right away. We will mail out your permanent pleasure craft operator card in under 48 hours.
Does my Manitoba boating license expire?
The Manitoba Pleasure Craft Operator Card never expires and is good for life! There are no annual fees.
What age do I need to be to get a boating license in Manitoba?
There is no minimum age for obtaining a Pleasure Craft Operator Card. As long as you are old enough to take the online boating safety course and pass the online exam you are old enough to get a boating license in Manitoba. Remember, your boating license never expires!
Are there age and horsepower restrictions in Manitoba?
In Manitoba, horsepower restrictions apply to operators under 16 years of age. Youths less than 16 years of age may not operate boats in Manitoba with motors over certain horsepower limits unless someone 16 years of age or older, and certified, is directly supervising them from inside the boat.
You must be 16 years of age or older to operate a PWC / jet ski in Manitoba.
Is the Manitoba boating license valid in all other Canadian provinces?
Your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (boating license) is valid in all Canadian provinces and territories.
What happens if I lose my Manitoba boating license?
If you lose your boating license, simply give us a call on 1800 886 5303 to order a replacement card. We will send you a temporary card to print immediately so you can go boating right away. Your replacement PCOC will be shipped out to you within 48 hours.
What’s the Manitoba boating safety course all about?
MyBoatCard.com’s official safety course has been approved by Transport Canada. The course provides you with the knowledge required to pass the Transport Canada PCOC exam and obtain your Manitoba boating license. The course topics include boating basics, safety equipment, boat operation, rules and regulations and boating navigation rules. Best of all, MyBoatCard.com® provides the course for free.
Is the Transport Canada exam difficult?
MyBoatCard.com’s safety course covers everything you need to know to pass your online PCOC exam. The online PCOC exam is open book and consists of 50 multiple choice questions. The passing score is 75% (38 out of 50). If you fail don’t worry you can retake the exam after a 24 hour wait. Your one-time fee includes unlimited exam retries and unlimited access to the online course material.
How long does it take to receive my boating license in Manitoba?
When you pass the online boating license test, you can print your Temporary Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) at home and go boating in Manitoba right away. The temporary PCOC expires 60 days from the date you passed the test. MyBoatCard.com® will manufacture and ship your permanent PCOC within 48 hours. It should arrive at your Manitoba mailing address within 1-2 weeks.
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ACCREDITED.
MyBoatCard.com® is accredited by Transport Canada to deliver boating safety courses and administer tests for the issuance of Pleasure Craft Operator Cards, including replacement cards, under the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations.