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Long
Lake Cottages and Trailer Park is an accredited course provider for
your PCOC test, authorized by freecourse.ca
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| Any pleasure craft powered by a motor over 10 hp (7.5 kW) must have a PCOC and a valid PCL ( Pleasure Craft License ) |
| New Transport
Canada exam procedures starting April 15 2011 Note; If you currently obtain a PCOC, it does not need to be renewed |
| New Transport
Canada exam procedures starting April 15 2011 Note; If you currently obtain a PCOC, it does not need to be renewed |
| All operators of Pleasure Craft fitted with a motor over 10 hp. are now required by law to have proof of competency ( P.C.O.C. ) on board |
| note; The Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations only apply to pleasure craft fitted with a motor, and that are operated for recreational purposes in Canadian waters, other than the waters of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. |
| Transport
Canada FEE proposal for Pleasure Craft License (PCL) https://letstalktransportation.ca/pcl Canada (proposed) $15.00 fee for new issuance, renewal, duplicate, or transfer of licence Applies to all pleasure craft, regardless of length, equipped with motors of 10 horsepower (7.5 kilowatts) or more, including personal watercraft, which are principally maintained or operated in Canada as well as all pleasure craft (including all power-driven and sail-alone vessels) more than 6 metres in length with the exception of human-powered boats (e.g. kayak). No fee to change owner address or to cancel a licence Vessel registration and titling is administered by Transport Canada 5 years (proposed) Transport Canada link; https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/consultations/public-consultation-modernizing-pleasure-craft-licensing-program/fee-proposal-pleasure-craft-licensing-program |
Human powered pleasure craft; including canoes, kayaks, rowboats and rowing shells - personal lifesaving appliances, visual signals, only required if the pleasure craft is over 6 m, vessel safety equipment, navigation equipment, minimum safety equipment is required for the size and type of your pleasure craft. Note; 1. Navigation lights are only required if the pleasure craft is operated after sunset, before sunrise, or in periods of restricted visibility (fog, falling snow, etc.). 2. For a human-powered vessel, this requirement can be met with a watertight flashlight Transport Canada link; http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-quick-quick_human_powered-308.htm or Transport Canada - Marine Transportation - Marine Safety - Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide - TP 14070 E (2010) http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp14070-menu-1648.htm |
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Personal
Lifesaving Appliances - Boating safety - Minimum Safety Equipment Required
for the Size and Type of your Pleasure Craft
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Human powered pleasure craft; including canoes, kayaks, rowboats and rowing shells - personal lifesaving appliances, visual signals, only required if the pleasure craft is over 6 m, vessel safety equipment, navigation equipment, minimum safety equipment is required for the size and type of your pleasure craft. Note; 1. Navigation lights are only required if the pleasure craft is operated after sunset, before sunrise, or in periods of restricted visibility (fog, falling snow, etc.). 2. For a human-powered vessel, this requirement can be met with a watertight flashlight Transport Canada link; http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-quick-quick_human_powered-308.htm or Transport Canada - Marine Transportation - Marine Safety - Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide - TP 14070 E (2010) http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp14070-menu-1648.htm |
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Proof
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| - Proof of having successfully completed a boating safety course in Canada prior to April 1, 1999; |
| - A Pleasure Craft Operator Card will be issued following the successful completion of an accredited test |
| Boaters
can obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card by taking an accredited boating
safety test from an accredited course provider ( Long Lake Cottages and Trailer Park ) and achieving a mark of at least 75% |
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Safe
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you need to prepare for you exam is found in the following guide; Transport Canada document excerpt: Welcome to the Safe Boating Guide, It has been written to promote safe and responsible boating practices among Canada’s pleasure craft users. Remember you should be to always wear your lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD) when on or near the water. It could save your life!... |
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Transport
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- Safe Boating guide - Transport Canada - Quick Links - Download the 2014
Safe Boating Guide Direct link to Transport Canada current Safe Boating Guide https://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/marinesafety/TP-511e.pdf Main Page HTM http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-menu-1362.htm |
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Small
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- CONSOLIDATION Small Vessel Regulations SOR/2010-91 Current to February 26, 2011 Regulations These Regulations apply in respect of (a) a pleasure craft; (b) a passenger-carrying vessel of not more than 15 gross tonnage that carries not more than 12 passengers and is not a human-powered vessel; (c) a workboat of not more than 15 gross tonnage; and (d) a human-powered vessel other than a pleasure craft. These Regulations do not apply in respect of (a) a fishing vessel; (b) a rescue boat or lifeboat that is carried on board a vessel exclusively to meet a requirement for life-saving appliances set out in other regulations made under the Act; (c) a vessel in respect of which the Special-purpose Vessels Regulations apply; or (d) an air cushion vehicle of more than 4,500 kg all up weight. Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 Small Vessel Regulations (SOR/2010-91) Enabling Act: CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2010-91 |
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Regulations SmallVesselRegs-Feb262011-SOR-2010-91.pdf |
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| Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations |
| Department
of Justice Canada link Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations (SOR/99-53) May 29 2011 http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-99-53/ |
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Mandatory
safety equipment for Pleasure Craft in Canada
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safety equipment specified under the Small Vessel Regulations are minimum
requirements only. To be well prepared for emergencies and breakdowns, We recommend that you carry more than the minimum safety equipment required by law.* |
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| Vessel length: | < 6 metres | < 6 metres | 6 to 8 metres | 8 to 12 metres | 12 to 20 metres | > 20 metres | ||
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| PFD or lifejacket for each occupant | 
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| 610 or 762 mm lifebuoy |
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| Re-boarding device | if free- board > 0.5 m | if free- board > 0.5 m |
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30 m anchor line | 50 m anchor line | 50 m anchor line |
| Bailer or manual water pump |
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| Fire extinguisher(s) | 1 5BC |
1 5BC |
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2 10BC |
3 10BC |
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| Fire axe | 1 | 2 | ||||||
| 10 Ltr. bucket(s) | 2 | 4 | ||||||
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| Watertight flashlight or flares | Light or 3 flares A/B/C | Light or 3 flares A/B/C | Light or 3 flares A/B/C | Light or 3 flares A/B/C | Light & 6 flares A/B/C | Light & 12 flares A/B/C/D | Light & 12 flares A/B/C/D | Light & 12 flares A/B/C/D |
| Sound signalling device/appliance | any type | any type | any type | any type | any type | 1 | 1+ bell | 1+ bell |
| Navigation lights | or a flashlight |
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Fines
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| Vessel
operator cannot show his Pleasure Craft Operator’s card |
$250 |
| Underage operator, including PWC operators under 16 | $250 |
| Failure to have on board proof of age of operator | $250 |
| Failure of non-residents to have on board proof of residency | $250 |
| Insufficient PFDs, /Lifejackets | $200 |
| Insufficient fire extinguishers | $200 |
| Careless operation of a vessel | $200 |
| Removing, tampering with hull ID or capacity plates, etc. | $200 |
| Placing unauthorized sign restricting boating | $150 |
| Mooring to authorized signs, altering, defacing, removing | $150 |
| Failure to remove unauthorized sign | $150 |
| Failure to maintain an authorized sign | $150 |
| Operating in contravention of an authorized sign; speeding | $100 |
| Operate vessel without required equipment in working order | $100 |
| Operate vessel not meeting prescribed safety standards | $100 |
| Operate without prescribed equipment bearing official stamp, or label | $100 |
| All refueling infractions, inside or outside vessel each | $100 |
| No rigid International flag code a on vessel when diving | $100 |
| Failure to comply with a Peace Officer | $100 |
| Licensing of vessel: failure to produce license papers; no hull ID# | $100 |
| No noise abatement device within 5 miles of shore | $100 |
| All towing of people infractions: (spotter, seat, after dark,) | $100 |
| Failure to exhibit proper lights at night or in limited visibility | $100 |
| Failure to have on board as prescribed for your vessel: 15m heaving line, manual propelling device, bailer; flares, watertight flashlight; sound signaling device; anchor& rode | $100 each infraction |
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Long
Lake Cottages and Trailer Park
377 long lake road R.R. #1, Apsley Ontario Canada K0L 1A0 Ph. # 705-656-4570 |
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