BOATsmart! Base de connaissances du Canada
Module 02 - Boating Rules, Regulations and Equipment
Will You Be Lending Your Boat Or PWC?
Understand that if you plan on lending your watercraft to a friend, both you (the owner) and the person borrowing your boat (the operator) are responsible for the boat. You should ensure that the operator:
- Has obtained a Pleasure Craft Operator Card
- Understands Canada’s boating laws and regulations and is a responsible person
- Wears an approved lifejacket or PFD
- Understands navigation and right-of-way rules
- Understands the handling characteristics of your craft
- Knows about the location of local hazards or obstructions
- Knows the location of safety equipment on your craft and how to use it
