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Ontario Boaters License
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:39 pm
by kingb_44
I am from Pennsylvania and have been going to Ontario off and on for several years fishing, we rent a cottage and a boat with a 9.9hp motor. I've heard that I will soon need a "boaters license" to operate a boat on Ontario waters.
If this is true could someone tell me when this goes into effect and how a nonresident can obtain this licenseand any costs involved?
Thanks for any assistance.
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:56 pm
by muskymatt
Google ontario safe boaters exam.
Any one with a pwc or boat under 4m or born after 1983 needs one immediatly.
You can take the exam on line or write it a walk in exam centre, usually a bait tackle shop or some marinas have them.
You will be able to have all your answers on line.
Matt
Here is your link
www.BoaterExam.com
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:18 pm
by Woodsman
Don't worry.
There are provisions in the law for foriegn boaters & boat renters. Although I can not find my regs. right now it is basically if you rent a boat the renter is responsible to check you out on safe operation & local requirements to be signed off on your boat rental agreement. Also safe boating courses from your home state are also acceptable. These are not Ontario laws but fall under Fedreral laws. Ensure you have the safety equipement required under the regs.
Google the requirements & rules under the federal Goverment.
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:03 pm
by Pints
kingb_44: Here is the section that deals with non-resident Canadians.
Q. What if I don’t live in Canada, but boat there?
A. Non-residents only need to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card to operate a powered watercraft if any of the following conditions apply to them:
They are in Canada for more than 45 consecutive days
They own property in Canada
They have a watercraft that is registered in Canada
They have a foreign registered watercraft that is left in Canada for more than 45 consecutive days
However, if a non-resident has a safe boating certificate or equivalent from their country of residence, then this certificate will act as proof of competency, and may be used instead of the PCOC card.
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:14 am
by kingb_44
Thank you for your assistance.
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:16 am
by spinner
Requirements for Foreign Recreational Boaters In Canadian Waters
http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/facts/foreign.htm