Monday, September 21, 2009

Pleasure Craft Operator Card

Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) has been phased in over 10 years.

As of September 15, 2009 any person operating any powered recreational vessel must have proof of competency.

Exemptions:

Proof of previous training (until 03/31/1999) such as CanBoat or Sail Canada courses.

Grace period of 45 days for non-residents of Canada operating foreign boats without a recognized Competency Card.

In addition to carrying Proof of Competency aboard, you are also required to carry personal picture identification.

For further information or to schedule an exam, visit Gulf Islands Cruising School

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