First, as well as the mandatory online course, you may refer to the guide as an aid while you study online. You are also allowed to consult it while taking the final test (open-book exam).

The study guide is complete. With the printed manual, it will be easier for you to go back and check information of which you are unsure. 

Only $19.95 + tax.

Please order by calling AceBoater.com at 1-800-607-2329  and pay by credit card.

You can also order it here.

This is a hard copy of the manual, not a PDF. It will be mailed out to you.

Printed study guide

The boating safety guide covers the following topics:

  • boating terminology
  • laws and regulations that apply to pleasure craft
  • planning and preparation for boating trips
  • required boating safety equipment
  • sharing of waterways
  • Requirements for due care and reasonable consideration for others
  • Canadian aids to navigation system (buoys)
  • the pleasure craft license
  • the registration
  • the hull serial number
  • criminal offences
  • safe speed
  • navigation lights
  • hypothermia
  • cold-water shock
  • carbon monoxide poisoning
  • heat stroke
  • how to react to emergencies situations
  • boating safety required equipment depending on the length of the boat.
Back to Study guide

If you operate a motorized pleasure craft in Canada, you must have proof of competency, regardless of the age of the operator, the length of the boat, or the power of the engine. Boaters can obtain the official Transport Canada boat card by studying the online study guide from Aceboater.com.

Aceboater.com is an accredited course provider to offer the online course to obtain the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) all across Canada. Your boating license is good for life. Boaters who do not have proof of competence could pay a fine of at least $250. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-607-2329.

Happy boating!