Please take note of the following age restrictions:
- Children under 12 years of age may only operate a boat with a motor of up to 10 hp, unless accompanied and directly supervised by someone 16 years of age or older.
- Persons 12 to 15 years of age may only operate a boat with a motor of up to 40 hp, unless accompanied and directly supervised by someone 16 years of age or older.
- The minimum age for operating a personal watercraft (i.e., Sea-Doo®, Jet Ski®) is 16 years of age
All pleasure craft principally maintained or operated in Canada propelled by motors of 10 horsepower (7.5 kW) or greater must be licenced.
According to the Canada Shipping Act 2001, all pleasure craft (with OR without a motor) manufactured in or imported into Canada after August 1, 1981, must be permanently marked with a Hull Identification Number (HIN).
If the ownership of a licensed pleasure craft is transferred, the former owner must sign the transfer form that is printed on the reverse side of the licence and deliver it to the new owner. The new owner will then be required to submit an application form along with the required documentation by mail to The Pleasure Craft Licensing Centre to transfer the pleasure craft licence.
It is the responsibility of the boat operator to ensure that there are properly fitted PFDs onboard for all passengers.
For a personal flotation device to be approved in Canada, it must have a label stating that it has been approved by Transport Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, or any combination of these three organizations.
PFDs differ from lifejackets in that they may not turn a wearer face-up when in the water. There is also no colour requirement for an approved PFD. in order for a lifejacket to be approved, it must be red, orange or yellow in colour, and be designed to turn the wearer face-up when in the water.
- Slowly lower the anchor from the bow, rather than the stern, to avoid capsizing or swamping.
- Secure the line to a bow cleat. Never tie the line to the stern; the additional weight could bring on water.
Any anchored vessel of less than 50m (164 feet) in length must display an all-round white light where it can be best seen, between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
Boats no more than 6m in length:
- Must carry a watertight flashlight; OR
- Three Canadian-approved pyrotechnic distress signals (flares), other than smoke signals.
Visual signals are not required onboard any boat that is not motorized and 6m or less in length.
Sailboards, Kiteboards, Paddleboats, Watercycles, and Sealed-Hull Sit-on-Top Kayaks:
If every person onboard the pleasure craft is wearing a properly fitted, approved PFD or lifejacket, the only required equipment is:
- A sound signalling device; and
- A watertight flashlight if operated at night or during periods of reduced visibility.
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