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Transport Canada does not require a Pleasure Craft Operating Card (PCOC) for boat rentals even though having a PCOC makes renting much easier. If you do not have your PCOC, you must complete a rental boat safety check list.

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### A rental boat safety checklist

A rental boat safety checklist is a ready-to-use safety briefing. Rental agencies use the checklist to review safety information with clients before they head out onto the water. Clients check the boxes on the list to confirm they have understood each item.

Checklists include information on boat operation, boating safety rules, local hazards, and what to do in an emergency. Safety checklists are available for many different kinds of boats and personal watercraft.

Anyone operating a power-driven boat in Canada must carry proof of competency while on board. Your completed rental boat safety checklist is considered proof of competency.

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