--- title: FREE Ontario Boating Safety Course - Study Guide description: Interesting and relevant information on boating safety in Canada. Boat parts - Navigation lights - Buoys - Boating safety equipment. image: https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21118949/global/marketing/study-guide.png --- Here is a host of interesting and relevant information on boating safety in Canada. Do not hesitate to use this section to update your boating knowhow. This is additional information. It is not the mandatory online boating safety course. ### [ Parts of a boat ](https://aceboater.com/parts-of-a-boat) [![Parts of a boat](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/boat-parts-new-hr-1.png?width=1100&height=619&name=boat-parts-new-hr-1.png) ](https://aceboater.com/parts-of-a-boat) - **Bow:** Front of a boat. - **Stern:** Rear of a boat. - **Starboard:** Right side of a boat. - **Port:** Left side of a boat. - **Hull:** Body of a boat. - **Gunwale:** Upper edge of boat's side (generally pronounced gunnel) - **Cleat:** Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened. ### [ Types of Buoys for boats and their meanings ](https://aceboater.com/buoys) [![Types of Buoys for boats and their meanings](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/buoys-rectangle-hr.png?width=1100&height=635&name=buoys-rectangle-hr.png) ](https://aceboater.com/buoys) - [Port hand buoy](https://aceboater.com/buoys#Port-buoy) - [Starboard hand buoy](https://aceboater.com/buoys#starboard) - [Bifurcation buoy](https://aceboater.com/buoys#bifurcation) - [Isolated buoy](https://aceboater.com/buoys#isolated) - [Junction daybeacon](https://aceboater.com/buoys#junction) - [Hand daybeacon](https://aceboater.com/buoys#hand-daybeacon) - [Anchorage buoy](https://aceboater.com/buoys#anchorage) - [Cautionary buoy](https://aceboater.com/buoys#cautionary) - [etc...](https://aceboater.com/buoys) ### [ Age restrictions to drive a boat in Canada ](https://aceboater.com/minimum-age-horsepower-boat-licence-canada) [![Age restrictions to drive a boat](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/age-hp-restrictions-hr.png?width=1100&height=696&name=age-hp-restrictions-hr.png) ](https://aceboater.com/minimum-age-horsepower-boat-licence-canada) ### [ Boat navigation lights rules and requirements at night ](https://aceboater.com/navigation-lights) [![Boat Navigation Lights rules and requirements at night](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/navigation-lights-iso-hr-text.png?width=1100&height=619&name=navigation-lights-iso-hr-text.png) ](https://aceboater.com/navigation-lights) - [Port and starboard sidelights](https://aceboater.com/sidelights-red-green-port-starboard) - [Sternlight](https://aceboater.com/sternlight-boat-stern) - [Masthead light](https://aceboater.com/masthead-light-boat-canada) - [All-round light](https://aceboater.com/all-round-light-boat) ## Information about the boat License - Registration - Transfer - HIN ### [ Pleasure craft license ](https://aceboater.com/pleasure-craft-license) [![Pleasure craft license](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/application-for-pleasure-craft-lisense-ontario.png?width=1100&height=619&name=application-for-pleasure-craft-lisense-ontario.png) ](https://aceboater.com/pleasure-craft-license) - [What is a pleasure craft license in Canada?](https://aceboater.com/pleasure-craft-license) - [How long is a pleasure craft license valid for?](https://aceboater.com/pleasure-craft-license) - [How do I get a pleasure craft license?](https://aceboater.com/pleasure-craft-license) ### [ Buying or selling my boat ](https://aceboater.com/buying-selling-pleasure-craft-transfer-licence) [![Buying or selling my boat ](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/boat-for-sale.png?width=1100&height=619&name=boat-for-sale.png) ](https://aceboater.com/buying-selling-pleasure-craft-transfer-licence) - [How do I transfer ownership of a boat in Canada?](https://aceboater.com/en-us/how-do-i-transfer-ownership-of-a-used-boat-in-indiana) - [If I buy a used pleasure craft, how do I transfer the license?](https://aceboater.com/en-us/how-do-i-transfer-ownership-of-a-used-boat-in-indiana) - [I am selling my used pleasure craft, how do I transfer the license (registration)?](https://aceboater.com/en-us/how-do-i-transfer-ownership-of-a-used-boat-in-indiana) ### [ Compliance notice ](https://aceboater.com/compliance-notice) [![Compliance notice](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/canadian-compliance-notice-3.png?width=1100&height=1024&name=canadian-compliance-notice-3.png) ](https://aceboater.com/compliance-notice) - [What is a Compliance Notice?](https://aceboater.com/compliance-notice) - [What information can be found on a compliance notice?](https://aceboater.com/compliance-notice) - [What is maximum load capacity on compliance notice?](https://aceboater.com/compliance-notice) ### [ HIN - Hull Identification Number ](https://aceboater.com/hull-serial-number) [![HIN - Hull Identification Number ](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/hull-identification-number-usa-black.png?width=1100&height=1024&name=hull-identification-number-usa-black.png) ](https://aceboater.com/hull-serial-number) - [What is a Hull Identification Number?](https://aceboater.com/hull-serial-number) - [Does every boat have a Hull Serial Number?](https://aceboater.com/hull-serial-number) - [Where is the Hull Identification Number located on a boat?](https://aceboater.com/hull-serial-number) ## Safety rules Priority - Safe speed ### [ Rules of the road ](https://aceboater.com/priority-rules-on-the-water) [![Rules of the road](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/stand-on-vessel-give-way-vessel-hr.png?width=1100&height=619&name=stand-on-vessel-give-way-vessel-hr.png) ](https://aceboater.com/priority-rules-on-the-water) ### [ Safe speed ](https://aceboater.com/speed-limits-water-safe-speed) [![Safe speed](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/speed-limit-hr.png?width=1100&height=619&name=speed-limit-hr.png) ](https://aceboater.com/speed-limits-water-safe-speed) ### [ Criminal offences ](https://aceboater.com/criminal-offenses-pleasure-craft) [![Police boat](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/police-boat-hr.png?width=1100&height=619&name=police-boat-hr.png) ](https://aceboater.com/criminal-offenses-pleasure-craft) ## [ What Safety Equipment is required on a boat in Canada? ](https://aceboater.com/equipment-pleasure-craft-must-carry-on-board) [![Boating safety equipment ](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/boating-safety-equipment-row-hr.png?width=1100&height=300&name=boating-safety-equipment-row-hr.png) ](https://aceboater.com/equipment-pleasure-craft-must-carry-on-board) ### [ PFD - Personal Flotation Device ](https://aceboater.com/pfd-personal-flotation-device-transport-canada) - [Personal Flotation Devices vs Lifejackets](https://aceboater.com/inflatable-pfds-transport-canada-approved) - [Which organization approves PFD's or Lifejackets ](https://aceboater.com/inflatable-pfds-transport-canada-approved) - [When must a Personal Flotation Device or Lifejacket be replaced ](https://aceboater.com/inflatable-pfds-transport-canada-approved) - [Inflatable PFD's rules & restrictions in Canada](https://aceboater.com/inflatable-pfds-transport-canada-approved) [![PFD - Personal Flotation Device](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/pfd-personal-flotation-device.png?width=1100&height=846&name=pfd-personal-flotation-device.png) ](https://aceboater.com/pfd-personal-flotation-device-transport-canada) ### [ Sound signals devices ](https://aceboater.com/sound-signalling-appliance-device) [![Sound signals devices](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/sound-signaling-devices-hr.png?width=1100&height=746&name=sound-signaling-devices-hr.png) ](https://aceboater.com/sound-signalling-appliance-device) ### [ Approved lifebuoy ](https://aceboater.com/approved-lifebuoy-canada) [![Approved lifebuoy](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/life-buoy-hr.png?width=1100&height=1100&name=life-buoy-hr.png) ](https://aceboater.com/approved-lifebuoy-canada) ### [ Reboarding devices ](https://aceboater.com/reboarding-devices) [![Reboarding device](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/reboarding-device.png?width=1100&height=698&name=reboarding-device.png) ](https://aceboater.com/reboarding-devices) ### [ Watertight flashlight ](https://aceboater.com/watertight-flashlight-distress) [![Watertight flashlight](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/flashlight.png?width=1100&height=674&name=flashlight.png) ](https://aceboater.com/watertight-flashlight-distress) ### [ Anchor types and uses ](https://aceboater.com/anchor-danforth-grapnel-plough-mushroom) [![Anchor types and uses](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/plow-anchor.png?width=1100&height=725&name=plow-anchor.png) ](https://aceboater.com/anchor-danforth-grapnel-plough-mushroom) ### [ Buoyant heaving line ](https://aceboater.com/buoyant-heaving-line) [![Buoyant heaving lines](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/buoyant-heaving-lines.png?width=1100&height=314&name=buoyant-heaving-lines.png) ](https://aceboater.com/buoyant-heaving-line) ### [ VHF Radio ](https://aceboater.com/vhf-high-frequency-radio) [![VHF radio](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/vhf-radio.png?width=1100&height=1100&name=vhf-radio.png) ](https://cartebateau.com/radio-haute-frequence-vhf-permis-bateau) ### [ Distress flares ](https://aceboater.com/flares) [![Flare gun](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/hunter2021/images/flare-gun-hr.png?width=1100&height=1100&name=flare-gun-hr.png) ](https://aceboater.com/flares) ### [ Fire extinguishers ](https://aceboater.com/fire-extinguishers) [![Fire extinguisher - Type B](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/fire-extinguisher-type-b-hr.png?width=1100&height=619&name=fire-extinguisher-type-b-hr.png) ](https://aceboater.com/fire-extinguishers) ### [ Radar reflector ](https://aceboater.com/radar-reflector-boat-placement) [![Radar reflector](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/radar-reflector-hr-2.png?width=1100&height=900&name=radar-reflector-hr-2.png) ](https://aceboater.com/radar-reflector-boat-placement) ### [ Charts ](https://aceboater.com/charts-canada) [![Charts](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/boat-chart-annapolis.png?width=807&height=1023&name=boat-chart-annapolis.png) ](https://aceboater.com/charts-canada) ### [ GPS - Global Positioning System ](https://aceboater.com/gps-global-positioning-system-boating-license) [![GPS - Global Positioning System](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/gps-maps.png?width=1100&height=785&name=gps-maps.png) ](https://aceboater.com/gps-global-positioning-system-boating-license) ## Things to check before leaving Trip plan - Weather - Loading ### [ Trip plan ](https://aceboater.com/trip-plan) [![Trip plan](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/trip-plan-2.png?width=791&height=1024&name=trip-plan-2.png) ](https://aceboater.com/trip-plan) ### [ Pre-departure checklist ](https://aceboater.com/checklist) ![Boat pre-departure checklist](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/boat-pre-departure-checklist.png?width=1100&height=619&name=boat-pre-departure-checklist.png) ### [ Weather condition ](https://aceboater.com/limits-operator-boat-environment) ![Weather condition](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/weather-and-water-conditions.png?width=1100&height=619&name=weather-and-water-conditions.png) ### [ Loading the boat ](https://aceboater.com/loading-pleasure-craft-operator-card) [![Evenly loaded small boat](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/evenly-loaded-small-boat.png?width=1100&height=619&name=evenly-loaded-small-boat.png) ](https://aceboater.com/loading-pleasure-craft-operator-card) ### [ Fueling a boat ](https://aceboater.com/refuelling-the-boat-safely) [![Fueling](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/fueling-procedures-1.png?width=1100&height=619&name=fueling-procedures-1.png) ](https://aceboater.com/refuelling-the-boat-safely) ## [ Emergency situations ](https://aceboater.com/emergency-situations-boating-safety) ![Arm signal - Distress](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/arm-signal-hr.png?width=1100&height=619&name=arm-signal-hr.png) ### [ Distress signals ](https://aceboater.com/distress-signals) ![Orange flag](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/orange-flag-3.png?width=1100&height=619&name=orange-flag-3.png) ### [ Carbon monoxide ](https://aceboater.com/symptoms-treatment-carbon-monoxide-poisoning) ![Carbon monoxide](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/carbon-monoxide-poisioning-hr-3.png?width=1100&height=619&name=carbon-monoxide-poisioning-hr-3.png) ### [ Hypothermia ](https://aceboater.com/protection-treatment-hypothermia) ![Four stages of cold water immersion](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/four-stages-of-cold-water-immersion-2.png?width=1100&height=619&name=four-stages-of-cold-water-immersion-2.png) ### [ Cold-water shock ](https://aceboater.com/cold-water-shock-symptoms-treatment) ![Survival in cold water - HELP position](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/survival-in-cold%20water-help-position.png?width=1100&height=619&name=survival-in-cold%20water-help-position.png) ### [ Heat stroke ](https://aceboater.com/heat-stroke-safe-boating) ![Heat stroke](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/heat-stroke-on-a-boat.png?width=1100&height=619&name=heat-stroke-on-a-boat.png) ### Are you interested in enhancing your boating experience? 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