[Public-list] Canadian rules re Visiting Boats

[John Birch]

Hi Gordon,
The CG isn't trying to be difficult, I think they are just sick and tired of 
all the stupid that goes on out on the water, the needless risk of some of 
the SAR requests and just far too many preventable death's.

Re US or other Foreign Pleasure Boats Visiting or operating in Canadian 
waters

Below is from Transport Canada's Website 
http://www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety/oc-faq.htm#1

What is acceptable proof of competency for non-residents? ^
For non-residents, proof of competency can take one of three forms:

  1.. A Pleasure Craft Operator Card;
  2.. A completed boat rental safety checklist (for power-driven rental 
boats); or,
  3.. An operator card or equivalent issued by their state or country*.
*NASBLA issued cards are recognized for citizens of the United States.
Do the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations apply to 
non-residents? ^

The Regulations apply to non-residents if:

  a.. They operate their pleasure craft in Canadian waters for more than 45 
consecutive days or,
  b.. They operate a pleasure craft that is licensed or registered in Canada 
(including rented or chartered boats).
The Regulations do not apply to non-residents who operate their pleasure 
craft (licensed in a country other than Canada) in Canadian waters for less 
than 45 consecutive days. Please note that a proof of residence will be 
required on board at all times.

If you require more information on how Canadian requirements apply to 
non-residents visit the Requirements for Foreign Recreational Boaters In 
Canadian Waters.

Hope this is a help.

Cheers,
John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gordon White" <gewhite at crosslink.net>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] Canadian rules


> We have chartered in Canadian waters and were not aware of  rules
> requiring operator permits, etc. Does anyone know what will apply to
> America transients  in Canadian waters? I had a 100 ton US CG license,
> but have let it lapse. Don't know how I'd get a Canadian permit..... Or
> other Canadian rules we Yanks may not be aware of (other than the
> no-discharge rule).
>
> Gordon White
> Brigadoon II
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