You'll learn basic boating safety such as laws and regulations that apply to boaters, preparing for a trip, how to share waterways with others, and what do in an emergency.

You could be detained, fined or worse…you or someone you love could die from your lack of knowledge. Passing a test to get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card may be mandatory but it's not enough; take a safe boating course.

A list of providers who offer accredited courses and more information on getting your card are available at http://www.boatingsafety.gc.ca or call toll-free 1-800-267-6687.

- News Canada www.newscanada.com

Please note:

a person is competent to operate a pleasure craft if the person had successfully completed a boating safety course in Canada before April 1, 1999 and has a Boating Safety Course Completion Card or other written proof of that completion;

Some acceptable courses are CPS Boating and CYA Basic Cruising or Basic Powerboating. 

 Note Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. is an accredited course provider.

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