Boat Operator Certification for Recreational Boaters
         & now -Training for Commercial Boaters

Boating Safety  Courses in Manitoba & NW Ontario

Recreational Boaters:

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

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

The Canadian Coast Guard has brought in mandatory boating safety certification  for boaters with the regulations being phased in over the next few years. Eventually all boaters will require a "Pleasure Craft Operators Card" or face fines and invalid liability insurance.  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.