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Boat Operator Card Information

The Pleasure Craft Operator Card

boat operators card canadaThe boat operator license is obtained after having completed an accredited boat operator course and receiving a score of at least 75% on a Transport Canada accredited Boater Exam®. Experienced boaters have the option of taking our accredited test without completing a course. Your Pleasure Craft Operator Card needs to only be obtained once and is valid for life.

We are an accredited course provider approved by Transport Canada to issue the Pleasure Craft Operator Card to those who successfully pass our Boating Safety Course and Boater Exam®.

Boating license information

Attention Ontario Boaters!

Through our partnership with BoaterExam.com, we now offer classroom courses for Ontario Boating License throughout the province!

Boating Safety Resources

AAA Boating Safety Course Study Guide

Please read through our freely available Boating Safety Study Guide which includes information on water safety, boating terminology, boating signage and more.

Boater Exam® Practice Resources

Pleasure Craft Operator Card Practice Quiz
A practice quiz consisting of 10 questions meant to question your knowledge of boating safety.

Pleasure Craft Operator Card Practice Exam
Use our practice Boater Exam® to prepare for the actual test, 36 questions and a required 75% in order to pass.

Safety & Boating Articles

PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices)
An approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) can be used on all pleasure craft in place of a SOLAS, Standard or Small Vessel lifejacket or life vest, according to Canadian Small Vessel Regulations.

Life jackets and regulations in Canada
Life jackets don’t just help keep you safe, they are required by law in Canada.