Do I need a boating license operate a kitesurf in Canada? Mandatory Boater Education

No. You don't need a boating license to operate a kitesurf in Canada. The Regulations only apply to pleasure craft fitted with a motor. The Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations only apply to pleasure craft fitted with a motor.

Kitesurfing is a sport that involves using wind power with a large power kite to pull a rider across a water, land, or snow surface.

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