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This site only includes brief descriptions of The Canadian Boating Regulations. All operators of pleasure crafts in Canadian Waters must hold a valid boating certificate.
These regulations pertain to boating, canoeing, waterskiing, personal watercraft ie: jetski's etc.
For more information on
the following
or to obtain a free Safe
Boating Guide email us
Information you Must know before (boating,
canoeing, small vessels, large vessels on Canadian Waters
non-compliance with the following information
will result in fines/penalties and a criminal record. All regulations fall
under the Canada Shipping Act, Contraventions Act, Boating Restrictions
Regulations, Criminal Code of Canada, Charts and Nautical Publications
Regulations, Collision Regulations, and the Small Vessel Regulations
1.
All fines will go to the operator of the pleasure craft not to the occupants
of the vessel.
2.
There must be a life jacket for each occupant of the pleasure craft.
Must be
approved only by Dept. of Transport Canada. US coast guard approved life
jackets etc. are not acceptable and you can get fined. You can wear
your
other life jackets but there must be a Dept. of Transport Canada lifejacket
on board for every occupant.
3. You must
have the required carriage requirements for the type of pleasure
craft you are operating
4. You must
have the proper Life Jackets and PFD's. Note all PFD's that have
been altered, torn or repaired become void.
5. The operator
must ensure that the pleasure craft has the proper equipment
ie: Buoyant Heaving lines, Fire Extinguishers, sound signaling devices.
bailer (proper measurements), etc.
6. Distress
signals depending on water craft.
7. Proper
Navigational Lights
8. Proper
Charts and Maps.
9. Information
on Rendering Assistance
10. Proper Licencing
and Registration of Vessels
11. Load Capacity Plates
12. Anchors
13. Collison Regulations
14. Speed Restrictions
15. Shore-line Speed Restrictions
16. Water Skiing Activities:
Must have a minimum of two people on board plus
skiier
17. Pleasure Craft must be
maintained: No leaks, check: oil change, battery tests,
lighting etc.
Boating
Safety Info Line: General Boating
Safety Information
T.
Hayes Canadian Guiding Services & Outfitters has
the required certificate required by Canada Law to operate a boat.
If you do not have the required certificate we can operate your boat
for you.