Boating Safety Regulations Highlights

Boating Safety Regulations Highlights

New Age & Horsepower Restrictions - as of April 1, 1999

Under 12 Years of age	If not accompanied & directly supervised by a person 16 years old or older.	Maximum power of motor 7.5 Kw or 10 Horsepower
At least 12 years of age but under 16 years of age	If not accompanied & directly supervised by a person 16 years old or older.	Maximum power of motor 30Kw or 40 Horsepower
Under age 16	Prohibited from all personal watercraft (Jet Skis)

These requirements apply when operating a pleasure craft fitted with a motor used for recreational purposes.
These requirements apply in areas outside of the Northwest and Nunavut Territories at this time.

New Recreational Boat Operator competency

September 15, 1999	Youths born after April 1, 1983 will require Proof of Competency (Operator Card) ON BOARD to operate a boat fitted with a motor
September 15, 2002	Any person operating a boat fitted with a motor and less than 4 meters or 14 feet, including personal watercraft (Jet skis) will require proof of competency (Operator Card) ON BOARD
September 15, 2009	All operators will require proof of competency (Operator Card)

These requirements apply when operating a pleasure craft fitted with a motor used for recreational purposes
These requirements apply in areas outside o the Northwest and Nunavut Territories at this time.
Applies to non-residents operating their pleasure cr4aft in Canadian waters after 45 consecutive days. Operator card or equivalent issued to non-resident by their state or country will be considered as proof of competency.

The operator card is good for life. Professionals will see their qualification recognized by the society or organization which granted them their operator status.