How do I get my boating license in BC?

British Columbia Boating License in 3 Easy Steps

  1. Study and Pass the $49.95 CAD Canadian Boater Safety Course. Study the online course material that includes live-action videos and interactive animations.
  2. Print Your Temporary Card.
  3. Receive Your PCOC in the Mail.

Do I need a boating license in BC?

Do I Need a Boating License in BC? Motorized boat operators of all ages in British Columbia are required to obtain and carry a BC Boating License (officially known as a Pleasure Craft Operator Card or PCOC).

How long does it take to get a boating license BC?

3-5 hours
It takes a minimum of 3-5 hours to complete the boating license course from any Transport Canada approved provider. The Pleasure Craft Operator Card exam is available online and can be completed in your own time.

How long is BC boating course?

Approximately 3 hours
Boating License Course: 3hrs of Required Study Time Approximately 3 hours of classroom learning designed for both the experienced and novice boater ages 8 years and up. The Transport Canada approved exam at the end of the course. A temporary Pleasure Craft Operator Card issued on-site.

How do I get a Canadian boating license?

Get your Canada boating license in 3 steps. The official term is Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), which is good for all provinces.

  1. Study and write the Official Transport Canada Exam.
  2. Print your Temporary Boating License.
  3. Get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

Can you drink on a boat BC?

There is NO difference between drunk driving and drunk boating. In British Columbia, alcohol may be legally consumed if the boat: Is licensed for alcohol consumption AND; Has permanent toilet, cooking facilities and sleeping facilities AND.

Do you need a license to sail a boat in Canada?

You must have a Canadian pleasure craft licence to operate a pleasure craft powered by an engine of 10 horsepower (7.5 kW) or more in Canada legally. This includes personal watercraft and sailboats with an engine. You are exempt from this requirement if your pleasure craft is registered.

How much is a boat license in Canada?

$49.95
Take the Canadian boater safety course and get your boating license for $49.95. Study at your own pace. The online boating course and exam are accessible on all devices.

Why does being on a boat make you tired?

On-the-water environmental stressors Engine noise and vibration provide additional environmental stressors, as does the boat’s constant motion. Collectively, these stressors lead to boater’s fatigue: a sudden tiredness coupled with impaired judgement, reaction time and balance.

Can you have beer on a boat in BC?

While most people are aware that it is illegal to be impaired and operate a boat, many do not know that it is also illegal to consume or possess alcohol in an open container on private boats in British Columbia unless certain criteria are met.

Do I Need a Boating License in BC? Motorized boat operators of all ages in British Columbia are required to obtain and carry a BC Boating License (officially known as a Pleasure Craft Operator Card or PCOC).

What is the boat Canada boating safety course?

The Boat Canada boating safety course from Boat Ed was developed specifically for Transport Canada and meets the competency requirements for the Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). This safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations worldwide.

Why choose our boating license certification course?

Our boating license certification course is trusted by Canadians and recognized by over 50 U.S. States. This official Canada boating safety course is approved by Transport Canada. From laptop to mobile phone, choose when and where you complete your course. We found out a long time ago that people learn best when they can see what they’re learning.

Why Go Boating in British Columbia?

British Columbia is peppered with lakes, rivers, and a coastline that’ll keep boaters exploring for years. Hit the Pacific Ocean for amazing shoreline scenery, sunsets and world famous surf or explore the regions in-land lakes with the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop. BC Boaters – Begin your Adventure!