Questions for Boater Licence Canada
Who needs to get a Canadian Boat Operator Card (Boating Licence in Ontario or any province)
The Boater License deadline was Sept 15, 2009
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The Canadian government has been telling the public that they will need some form of proof of compentancy for the past ten years so it should not come as a surprise when the local police or OPP pull you over. The Police were already handing out fines of up to $ 300 last fall and will continue the blitz in the spring after the ice clears and the Ontario boaters get back on the water. There was a mad rush last fall with thousands and thousands of cards being issued before September 15th. Some people may have thought that this was their last chance to get certified but it only meant that after this date, you could face a fine. It no longer matters when you were born or what size of boat your are operating. If the boat has a motor, then the new rules apply to you ! You still have the option to take the test with a certified instructor onsite wherever it is being offered or you can quite simply take the test online. the passing grade is still only 75% and if you don't pass, you can try again the next day at no charge to you. So while the weather is still cold and your boat is in storage, get the card and you will never have to write the exam again. And one more thing, keep the card in a safe place or get a second card in case it gets lost or stolen with your wallet. HAPPY BOATING ! |
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