Depending on where you live or vacation, the odds are that the rules are different for boating, boating licenses, and everything in between. If you’re in Canada or travelling to Canada to enjoy a long day on the boat, you might wonder: do you need a license to drive a boat in Canada? You are required to have a PCOC…
It’s officially summertime, and there’s nothing better than being out on the water with a cold drink, sunscreen, and your favorite people. But a ticket for operating a boat without…
When you’re boating in Alberta, your options are pretty much endless. The province has tons of lakes — 600, in fact — that call it home and almost 250 rivers….
With over 60,000 lakes, reservoirs, and ponds in the state, boating in Ohio is one of the Midwest’s favorite pastimes. From Lake Erie to the Miami River, Ohio has tons…
For an awesome water adventure, Florida is one of the best places in the country to head out on a boat. With over 12,000 miles of rivers, streams, and canals,…
Sitting in a weekend-long class with white walls, tennis ball chairs, and middle-school desks while your friends are out boating? To quote my favourite woman of the internet, “Ain’t nobody got time for that.” Why wait to get your boating license when you can get it anywhere, anytime, from any device with BOATsmart! (Sorry, we had to name-drop.) Thousands of…
In Texas, you’ll need a card to operate certain watercraft if you were born on or after September 1, 1993. If you require certification but you’re not yet certified, you can be accompanied by a legal operator 18 years of age or older.
We have all of the info you need about your New York Boating Safety Certificate (New York Boating License), from reasons to get it and the process to obtain it to age requirements and the phase-in schedule.
If you own a boat in Ontario, you’ll need to register it — but do you know how? Before you can enjoy the boat on the water, it’s crucial to…
Almost 10% of North Carolina is water, so it’s no wonder boating one of the state’s most popular year-round activities. The Wildlife Resources Commission manages over 200 free, 24/7 public…