New boating laws for Canada
Posted May 22, 2010 05:52:17 AM.
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Boaters beware: get certified or pay up this long weekend!
Boaterexam dot com says up 6 million Canadians still without their pleasure craft operator card and this summer marks the first-ever boating season where all Canadian boat operators must be certified.
If you don’t have one you could be dealing with fines starting at 250-dollars.
Boat operators must have a card regardless of size of motor including for example an electric motor on a canoe.
Boaterexam.com is a transport Canada accredited course provider Robert Dupel is a spokesperson and tells 570 news with the water levels at record lows in places like Ontario, now more than ever boaters need to know and practise safe boating on the water this season.
Those driving a sea doo or boat with a motor must be 16 years of age or older.
May 22-28 is North American boating safety awareness week.
