Coast Guard accredited safe boating course and exam for the Canadian and USA
boating license (Pleasure Craft Operator Card). Study for free and print a
temporary card when you pass! Will be Mandatory on all watercrafts powered
with a motor as of September 15,2009 for all of North Ameraca. As to all laws
to be brought into effect the boating law will not be extended beyond the
mandatory deadline as shown above and you have the opportunity to get it
completed here on line. Why do boaters now need to have a Pleasure Craft
Operator Card? Recreational boating is a favourite pastime in North America
with between seven and nine million people enjoying all the waterways each
year. Sadly, not every boating excursion is a return trip: Over 200 boating
fatalities occur each year along with an estimated 6,000 non-fatal accidents -
most of them preventable. The general public and pleasure boaters had
expressed concern that anyone of any age could operate a watercraft without
having any prior boating experience. The Pleasure Craft Operator Card
regulations are an attempt to reduce the number of boating related accidents &
fatalities. The goal of the program is to encourage boaters to evaluate
their capabilities and limits, to prepare themselves adequately before
heading out, and to be responsible on the water. Who needs the Pleasure Craft
http://www.boatersexam.com?id-763
Operator Card and when? All operators of powered watercraft used for
recreational purposes within Canada and USA. will eventually require the card.
The following three groups of boaters require the card IMMEDIATELY:
All operators of any powered watercraft under 4m in length (13.1ft) All
operators of PWC's (i.e.: sea-doos and jet skis) All operators of any powered
watercraft born after April 1, 1983 As of September 15, 2009 all boaters will
be required to have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card in order to operate a
powered watercraft. There is no grandfather clause or age exemption - this
law applies to all boaters. Powered watercraft includes watercraft fitted
with any size motor - even a trolling motor.
http://www.boatersexam.com?id-763
boating license (Pleasure Craft Operator Card). Study for free and print a
temporary card when you pass! Will be Mandatory on all watercrafts powered
with a motor as of September 15,2009 for all of North Ameraca. As to all laws
to be brought into effect the boating law will not be extended beyond the
mandatory deadline as shown above and you have the opportunity to get it
completed here on line. Why do boaters now need to have a Pleasure Craft
Operator Card? Recreational boating is a favourite pastime in North America
with between seven and nine million people enjoying all the waterways each
year. Sadly, not every boating excursion is a return trip: Over 200 boating
fatalities occur each year along with an estimated 6,000 non-fatal accidents -
most of them preventable. The general public and pleasure boaters had
expressed concern that anyone of any age could operate a watercraft without
having any prior boating experience. The Pleasure Craft Operator Card
regulations are an attempt to reduce the number of boating related accidents &
fatalities. The goal of the program is to encourage boaters to evaluate
their capabilities and limits, to prepare themselves adequately before
heading out, and to be responsible on the water. Who needs the Pleasure Craft
http://www.boatersexam.com?id-763
Operator Card and when? All operators of powered watercraft used for
recreational purposes within Canada and USA. will eventually require the card.
The following three groups of boaters require the card IMMEDIATELY:
All operators of any powered watercraft under 4m in length (13.1ft) All
operators of PWC's (i.e.: sea-doos and jet skis) All operators of any powered
watercraft born after April 1, 1983 As of September 15, 2009 all boaters will
be required to have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card in order to operate a
powered watercraft. There is no grandfather clause or age exemption - this
law applies to all boaters. Powered watercraft includes watercraft fitted
with any size motor - even a trolling motor.
http://www.boatersexam.com?id-763
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