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There are different laws depending on where you live as to if you have to have a license to operate a boat. In Canada you have to have a pleasure craft operators card. You can get this card by either taking a course in a classroom, taking a course online, or just taking the test without taking a course. If you have taken boating safety classes then you will be able to take the test without taking the course first. Boats are great for summer recreation fun but they can be dangerous if they are not operated properly.

Boating is a great way to relax up at the cottage during the summer. When you have a boat, it increases all the potential of your summer activities. You can fish and do water sports or just drive around the lake and take a fun and relaxing ride. While boating is a great fun hobby, people often forget that it requires a responsible attitude. It is as big of a responsibility as driving and sometimes people take advantage of the fact that lakes are not monitored as heavily by police as roads are.

In Canada, recreational boating is a popular pastime that is enjoyed by millions of residents as well as people visiting the country. On September 15, 2009, the Canadian Government implemented the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations. These regulations mandate that people who operate recreational watercrafts that are equipped with a motor used for recreational purposes must have proof of competency. This means they must have specific documentation to operate the watercraft. Without proof of competency, a boater can receive a fine of up to carry $250.