| The
Pleasure Craft Operators Card |
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| How
do I get my card? |
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| (1) Study
the Canadian Coast Guard's "Safe Boating Guide" |
| (2) Arrange
an appointment to take the written test (send email to bendekko@rogers.com
or phone 905-792-3615) |
| (3) I will
purchase the Student Registration PIN on your behalf (you reimburse me $34.95
+ GST = $37.40) |
| (4) The
test results will be submitted and if a passing grade is attained, a temporary
card can be printed immediately |
| (5) You'll
receive your permanent card via mail within 3 weeks |
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| When
will I need TheOperatorCard? |
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| The Competency
of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations require operators of pleasure
craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes to have proof
of competency on board at all times. These requirements are being phased
in over ten years (see table). |
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| How
this applies to operators** of pleasure craft fitted with a motor
and used for recreational purposes |
Date
at which proof of competency required on board |
| All operators
born after April 1, 1983 |
September 15,
1999 |
| All operators
of craft under 4 m in length, including personal watercraft |
September 15,
2002 |
| All operators
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September 15,
2009 |
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| Free
Online Study Guides: |
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Canadian
Coast Guard - Safe Boating Guide |
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Online
testing center and free online course |
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