Boating Safety  Courses in
Winnipeg, Rural Manitoba & NW Ontario

for your Pleasure Craft Operators Card

Recreational Boaters:

Don't get caught without it! Get the "Card"

This is the deadline year! Every power boater needs the card by September 2009

Pleasure Craft Operators Card, Boater's Card, Boater's license - many people call it different things.
The correct term is Pleasure Craft Operators Card.

Transport Canada & the Canadian Coast Guard has brought in mandatory boating safety certification for boaters. The regulations have been phased in, but this is the final phase. By September 15, 2009 all boaters will require a "Pleasure Craft Operators Card" or face fines and invalid liability insurance.  Many need it before September 15. To find out when you need your "Card" check Regulations

You can get your Pleasure Craft Operators Card by taking a Boating Safety Course or writing a Challenge Exam. Nuttall Boating Safety Courses provides the most  training and courses in the area.

Check out Course Schedule to find a date and location near you in Manitoba and NW Ontario.

We use the S•P•A•R•K Start course that was developed by the Canadian Yachting Association and has been accredited by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Commercial Boaters:

Anyone who works on a boat requires certification right now. Some smaller commercial boats may use the Pleasure Craft Operators Card training in lieu of other Commercial training. Call us or Transport Canada for clarification. Transport Canada recommends all commercial operators take a comprehensive course (6 hour basic is a recommended option).

See our section on Commercial for more information.