Boating Safety Resources & Safe Boating Study Guide
Safe boating in Canada involves staying informed about the law, being familiar with best practices when it comes to emergencies, knowing the type of boating safety equipment you are obliged to have on board, and more.
The National Boating Safety School provides free online boating safety resources for pleasure craft operators of all levels. Choose a topic below, or better yet, work through them all.
Note: to prepare fully for the online boating exam and earn your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you’ll need to download the course manual and take the boater safety course.
Download the full course manual in PDF format: Download Course Manual
Canadian Boating Laws & Regulations
Canada Boating Regulations and Laws Boat Compliance Notices in Canada: Rules and Regulations Boat Pollution Laws in Canada Proof of Competency Laws for Boaters in CanadaImpaired Boating Laws in Canada (Boating Under the Influence)All About Hull Serial Numbers (HIN) in Canada
Boating Safety Equipment
Essential Boat Safety Equipment (+Checklist)Boat Fire Extinguishers: Classes, Regulations and Maintenance Types of Boating Distress Signals Buoyant Heaving Line Rules in Canada Boat Radar Reflector Requirements in Canada Canadian Regulations for Reboarding Devices Magnetic Boat Compass: Your Complete Guide Manual Water Pump Requirements for Boating in Canada PFD Rules and Regulations in Canada
Navigation
Navigation on Canadian Waterways Recognizing Marine Buoys and Markers in Canada Marine Charts: What They Are and How to Read One Upstream vs. Downstream : Understanding the Difference Navigation Lights Rules for Boating in Canada Types of Diving Flags: What Do They Look Like and What Do They Mean? Guide to Collision Regulations in Canada for Boaters