- Do you need a boating license in PEI?
- To navigate the waters of PEI, a boating license (also known as a Pleasure Craft Operator Card or PCOC) is mandatory. This legal requirement applies to all motorized boats in PEI. The Canadian boating license is mandatory across the entire country, for all ages, all types of motorized boats, and all sizes of boat engines.
- Do I need a boating license to operate a boat with an electric motor in PEI?
Yes. All boaters must have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card to operate any powered watercraft. This law applies to all boaters, there are no exemptions. "Powered watercraft" means a watercraft fitted with any size motor, even an electric trolling motor.
- How hard is the PEI boating license test?
Navigating the boating safety exam isn't that hard, especially when you're already equipped with all the knowledge! This comprehensive test comprises 50 multiple choice questions. Achieving a passing score of at least 75% (38 out of 50) is well within your reach. Plus, there's no reason to worry because the Boating Safety Test is open book Test, providing you with all the resources you need to succeed!
- How much does the boating license cost in P.E.I?
The cost of the boating license online safety course is only $ 59.95 plus taxes. This includes study time, the final Transport Canada exam and mailing of your first boating license.
- At what age can I get my boat license in Prince Edward Island?
There is no minimum age requirement for the boat license, but certain restrictions apply to operate a watercraft according to your age. You only need to pass the final exam.
- Is the boat license good anywhere in Canada?
Yes, the same card is issued for all the provinces and territories in Canada. Whether you're boating in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia(BC), Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Saskatchewan or Newfoundland, the card is legal across the country.
- Does a pleasure craft operator card expire?
No, your Pleasure Craft Operator Card is valid for life and never needs to be renewed.
- Is the Pleasure Craft Operator Card the same as a Boating License?
A pleasure craft operators card is considered as proof of competency proving the boater has completed a boating safety course and has the knowledge required to operate a vessel safely and understands the rules and regulations of navigating on Canadian waters. A pleasure craft licence or registration is a unique number the owner must display on the bow of the vessel. It is mandatory for all pleasure crafts equipped with motors of 10 horsepower (7.5 kilowatts) or more.
- How can I replace a lost or broken boating license?
Before we can replace a lost or damaged Pleasure Craft Operator Card we must be sure that we originally issued it to you. Check with us by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-607-2329 to talk to an agent, or you can fill in the lost card form on our website and we will contact you by email within 24 hours, during our office hours.
If you took your online course with AceBoater.com, log into your profile and click on "Order Replacement Cards".
- Do I need to have a P.E.I driver’s license to get a Pleasure Craft Operators Card?
No, a drivers license is not required to obtain the Pleasure Craft Operators Card. However to operate a watercraft you must carry your Pleasure Craft Operator Card on board with you.
- Do you have to carry your card on you at all times?
Yes, all operators are required to carry the PCOC on board and have it readily available for inspection by law enforcement when operating a vessel.
- Do I have to be a Canadian resident to get a Pleasure Craft Operator Card?
For non-residents, proof of competency can take one of three forms: A Pleasure Craft Operator Card; A completed boat rental safety checklist (for power-driven rental boats); or, An operator card or equivalent which meets the requirements of their state or country.
- How long is the boating safety course for PEI?
Transport Canada requires 3 hours of study. At Ace Boater we have developed a training program to make your study time virtually interactive and pleasant.
- Is the Transport Canada boating license mandatory in Prince Edward Island?
Yes. The rule to qualify for the Canadian boating license (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) applies to all motorized watercraft throughout Canada, regardless of the length of the watercraft and the type and power of the motor used. You must have the card even while using an electric motor. Start the course!
- Where to navigate in Price Edward Island?
Being the smallest province in Canada, but surrounded by the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Northumberland Strait and many other bays and bodies of water, Prince Edward Island is nevertheless not to be neglected for those who want the ultimate in sport fishing and other on-water adventures!
Take the motor boat out onto any of these waterways and you are sure to enjoy the experience of a lifetime, whether it is hooking a deep sea fish or setting out on these waters of Prince Edward Island to spot a whale, porpoise and even one of the many curious seals that are bobbing their heads in the water.
Prince Edward Island also boasts North Lake and South Lake on which you can jet-ski, waterski and sail the pontoon or houseboat to view the beauty of Prince Edward Island, but remember that you must have proof of competency like the Pleasure Craft Operator Card when operating any motorized watercraft in Prince Edward Island, be it equipped with any type and size of motor and regardless of your age.
It's the law, in Prince Edward Island and the rest of Canada!
- Do Americans need a boating license in Canada?
- If you plan on boating in Canadian waters as a non-resident, it is essential to provide proof of certification from a boating course approved by NASBLA.
