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    BOAT WITH CONFIDENCE!

    Boating is most enjoyable when you’re well-trained and confident in your knowledge and skills. Depending on the type of boating you enjoy, and the level of difficulty you intend to embrace, there are many courses available from basic through advanced training to coastal navigation, anchoring and docking.

     

    START WITH YOUR PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATORS CARD

    A Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) is your Transport Canada (TC) accredited proof of basic competency to operate a power-driven vessel of any size in Canada and is only the first step in your journey to become a confident boater. We recommend additional training for anyone who plans to spend more than a few hours out boating.

    You can get your PCOC card by taking an in-person or online course and successfully completing the exam. The card is good for life and is enforceable – if you’re out on the water, make sure you keep it handy as you can be pulled over and asked for it by law enforcement or volunteer officers.

    If you are renting a boat for a short period of time, a PCOC is not required by TC. Rental companies are equipped with a TC safety check list, which they’ll walk customers through before heading out.

    PCOC is a Transport Canada accredited,  for more information, read their detailed FAQ’s.

    You can take the PCOC course and exam with these course providers.

     

    MyBoatCard

    BOATING BC EXCLUSIVE - RECEIVE 66% OFF  YOUR PCOC LICENSE

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Boating BC has partnered with MyBoatCard.com to get you 66% OFF your Official Canadian Boating License.

    MyBoatCard.com makes it quick and easy to obtain your boating license online. Risk Free. Free Retries.

    Use discount code BOATINGBC  at checkout.

    Your boating license, also known as a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, never expires and is valid throughout Canada.

     

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    Aceboater is proud to offer you a 55% discount on your online course to obtain your boating license. To obtain the discount, enter code BOATINGBC at checkout. 

     

    CanadaBoatSafety.com is a BoatingBC partner, and is proud to offer an over 30% discount to obtain your boating licence.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Only $28.99 for Official Transport Canada-accredited Course, Exam & Boat Licence (known as the Pleasure Craft Operator Card). Includes unlimited exam retries.

    Use the coupon code: BoatingBC

    Get your Canadian Boating Licence online today! Your Boaters Card never expires and is valid throughout Canada. Click here. 

     

    Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Pleasure Craft Operator Card Course – 25% Discount:  

    The PCOC is required for all operators of motorized vessels. Our comprehensive course is Accredited by Transport Canada and officially approved by the National Association of Sate Boating Law Administrators in the USA.  

    Regular price: $49.95   

    Your discounted price: $37.25 - tax free. 

    1. Create an Account at CanBoat.ca.
    2. Choose:
      PCOC Online Self-Study Course
    3. Enter: CANBOAT4BC during checkout.

     

    Maritime Radio Course – 25% Discount

    The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency VHF radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. It’s important to know: choice of frequencies, operation techniques, the phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. 

    Students who pass this course will receive their required Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime).   

    Regular price: $145  
    Boating BC discounted price: $108.75 - tax free. 

     

    1. Create an Account at CanBoat.ca.
    2. Choose:
      Maritime Radio Online Self-Study Course
    3. Enter: CANBOAT4BC during checkout.

     

    Boat Navigation and Boating Handling – 25% Discount:  

    Students will learn: navigation, trip planning, operator and crew responsibilities, managing emergencies, collision avoidance, anchoring, docking/undocking, marine weather and tides/currents. Completing this course could also lead to boat insurance savings.   

    Regular price: $295 

    Boating BC discounted price: $221.25 - tax free.  

    1. Create an Account at CanBoat.ca.
    2. Choose:
      BNBH Online Self-Study Course
    3. Enter: CANBOAT4BC during checkout.

     

    This offer is ONLY available for self-study, online course versions. The code will expire December 31, 2024. Don't wait, redeem your code today and start your course! 


    Call 1-888-277-2628 ext 0156 for assistance or email ithelp@cps-ecp.ca.

     

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