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DRIVE
A BOAT CANADA
SAFE
BOATING COURSES
CANADIAN COAST GUARD ACCREDITED COURSE
PROVIDER
Are
you aware of the new boating safety regulations
that became law on April 1, 1999?
Any person born after
April 1, 1983
NOW requires proof of competency (the card) on board
to operate a boat fitted with a motor.
Any person operating a boat fitted with a
motor and
less than 4 meters (13 ft.) (including personal watercraft)
will require proof of competency (the card) on board by September 15,
2002
All
operators will require a proof of competency (the card) on board by
September 15, 2009.
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AGE
AND HORSEPOWER RESTRICTIONS |
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Under
12 years of age, maximum power of motors is a 10 hp, unless
accompanied and directly supervised by a person 16 years or
older.
At least 12 years of age but under 16 years of age maximum,
power of motor is a 40 hp, unless accompanied and directly
supervised by a person 16 years old or older.
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There
are 3 ways to obtain your card: |
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1.
Completion of full course.
2.
Take the Challenge Test
3.
Home Study Course and written test. |
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