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BOAT PRO COURSE & TEST
for Canadian Coast Guard's
Operator Competency Card
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How this applies to operators of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes |
Date at which proof of competency required
on board |
| All operators born after April 1, 1983 |
September 15,1999
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| All operators of craft under 4 meters (12ft.) in length, including personal watercraft |
September 15, 2002
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| All operators |
September 15, 2009
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| How this applies to operators of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes |
Power restrictions
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Under 12 years of age, and not directly supervised (16 or older) |
Can operate a vessel with no more than 10hp (7.5KW) |
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Between 12 years and under 16 years of age, and not directly supervised (16 or older) |
Can operate a vessel with no more than 40 (30KW) |
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Under 16 years of age |
Not allowed to operate a PWC (Personal Water Craft) - Not even if supervised |
| 16 years of age and over | No power restrictions |
