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A Pleasure Craft Courtesy Check is a safety check for recreational vessels offered by certain organizations on behalf of Transport Canada. The courtesy check service is **entirely voluntary and free of charge**.

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### What is the purpose of a pleasure craft courtesy check?

The knowledge you gain from a courtesy check will help you to stay safe on the water year after year.

Once you have resolved any outstanding issues, the representative will return and issue you a decal that certifies that your vessel complies with Transport Canada requirements and, more importantly, you are properly equipped with the safety gear you will need in the event of an emergency.

The *Pleasure Craft Courtesy Check Program* is an educational program being delivered on behalf of Transport Canada. The term "ON BOARD" means only that the equipment was on board at the time of check. Transport Canada does not warrant the condition of the vessel or any of the equipment on board. Responsibility for compliance with all regulations and for the safety of the vessel and related equipment lies solely with the owner and operator of the vessel.

### Which organizations provide free courtesy checks?

- The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary
- [The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons](https://www.cps-ecp.ca/events/recreation-vessel-courtesy-check/)
- [The Canadian Lifeboat Institution](https://canadianlifeboatinstitution.org/home/)

At your invitation, a representative from one of these organizations will board your boat and review the safety equipment with a knowledgeable expert. You will receive a list of any items that are either missing or in need of replacement. **There is no penalty if you are not in compliance.**

**Check the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons website for more information on the [Pleasure Craft Courtesy Check Program](https://www.cps-ecp.ca/events/recreation-vessel-courtesy-check/).**

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