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Transport Canada approved Boater Safety Course to obtain your official Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC).

Valid for Life across all of Canada

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How It Works

1

Take The Boating Course Online

Complete the CanadaBoatSafety.com online course. The course presents the material in a flexible and easy-to-understand manner. The material is organized into five chapters, with a 10 question quiz at the end of each chapter. You must achieve a passing grade of 80% before proceeding to the next chapter.

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Pass The Official Test

The test consists of multiple-choice questions and a pass mark of 75% is needed.

Unlimited test retries included.

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Print Your Certificate

Your temporary boating certificate can be immediately downloaded and printed, so you can go boating today! Your permanent physical PCOC will be mailed to you.

What is a Pleasure Craft Operator Card?

In order to legally operate a motorized pleasure craft in Canada, you must be able to provide proof of competency. Unless you have completed a boating safety course in Canada prior to April 1, 1999, obtained a specified marine safety certificate issued to professional mariners, or have an applicable Rental Boat Safety Checklist, a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is required as proof of competency.

Boating Safety Tips

  • Take a boater safety course to get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC).

  • Consider a free Pleasure Craft Courtesy Check (PCCC). This is provided free by the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS-ECP) in partnership with The Office of Boating Safety.

  • Wear a proper life jacket

  • Learn to swim

  • Follow proper anchoring techniques

  • Do not overload the boat with passengers or equipment

About Us

CanadaBoatSafety.com is a Transport Canada accredited provider of the pleasure craft operator card (PCOC) course, including the exam and replacement cards. CanadaBoatSafety.com was founded in 2002, is Canadian operated and Canadian owned, and is based in Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Upon successfully passing the Transport Canada Boating Safety Test, CanadaBoatSafety.com will issue your personalized Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

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