Pleasure Craft Operator Card course
Topics covered by this course include:
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» Safety Regulations » Understanding your responsibilities under the Small Vessel Regulations » Understanding your responsibilities under the Criminal Code of Canada » Understanding Aids to Navigation » What to do in an emergency » Crew overboard procedure » Right of way |
» Fuelling Procedures » Use and care of lifejackets » Use of flares » How to summon help » How to prepare a trip plan » Proper equipment to have aboard » Required charts and publications to have aboard |
Spend 2 evenings or 1 day in this informative class. Courses are held in a relaxed informal atmosphere and families are encouraged to attend together.
Do I need a licence to operate my boat?
Currently, proof of competency is required if you fall into one of two categories:
1) You operate a pleasure craft fitted with a motor AND are born after April 1, 1983 OR
2) You operate a pleasure craft fitted with a motor that is under 4m (13 feet) in length (regardless of age)
If you were born before April 1, 1983 and operate a pleasure craft fitted with a motor that is 4m and over in length, you will require proof of operator competency by September 15, 2009.
Isn't an operator card just another word for a licence?
No; the operator card cannot be revoked and is therefore good for life!
Do I need to take a course before I write the test?
Taking a boating safety course is strongly recommended regardless of age or experience. However, you can challenge the test without taking a course. At QuickNAV, the fee for challenging the test is $60.00 + tax, which includes issuing the test as well as your PCOC card through the Canadian Coast Guard.
COURSE DATES
Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22 2 nights; 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Sunday, June 1 1 day; 9:00am to 4:30pm
Sunday, July 6 1 day; 9:00am to 4:30pm
Tuesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 24 2 nights; 7:00pm to 9:30pm
COURSE FEE: $85.00 + tx. includes instruction, manual and issuing of your card.