boating operator safety certificate - for 2009 - all provinces?

[cyclohexane]

I probably missed this discussion...and my search failed to locate it, but I've heard that "In 2009 all boaters will be required to have a boating safety certificate."

Is this correct?

So, folks coming from the states (e.g., Minnesota) should acquire a boating safety certificate before coming to Ontario/Manitoba/Sask this summer...?

Boat operator safety course links (I AM NOT advertising for any of these...I hope this is not inappropriate). I am only posting these for information about "what is a boat operator safety certificate" and where to get one:

www.boat-ed.com/ - this is a free online course and $15 exam that is good for 41 states. You pay when you pass the exam.

www.boatingbasicsonline.com/course/boating/index - this is another online course good for most states

www.boaterexam.com - this is a Canadian course with a US site that has courses for some states. It is more expensive than the two above alternatives ($49.95 for online exam)

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cyclohexane

[gonorthanychance]

This is what I've found.

Date at which proof of competency is required *

How this applies to operators** of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes:

All operators born after April 1, 1983, proof of competency required on board by September 15, 1999.

All operators of craft under 4 m in length, including personal watercraft, proof of competency required on board by September 15, 2002.

All operators, proof of competency required on board by September 15, 2009.

* These requirements apply in areas outside the Northwest and Nunavut Territories at this time.

** Applies to non-residents operating their pleasure craft in Canadian waters after 44 consecutive days. Operator card or equivalent issued to a non-resident by their state or country will be considered as proof of competency.

I think it only applies to non-residents if you are operating your boat more than 44 consecutive days.

gonorth

[Hemlock]

So, not necessary for MinnesOtans or any Non resident's unless you plan on staying here a while (44 consec.days)

[kkahmann]

Craft under 4 meters in lenght. Key word is under--its more for water jetski's than anything.

[verticalcrush]

gonorthanychance, what is your source?

web-link or phone contact?

Just want to be prepared if asked...

Thanks!

[gonorthanychance]

verticalcrush:

The following canadian HSOforum:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/obs/paperwork/paperwork_operator.htm

I spend six weeks a year in NW Ontario with my own boat and had to do some digging to see what this was all about. Don't have to worry until I retire to get above the 44 consecutive days. I'll just have to not fish from the boat on the 44th day.

kkahmann:

The size limitation was relating to having proof of competency on board as of 9/15/02. All operators of pleasure craft will be 9/15/09 except for non-residents under 44 consecutive days.

gonorth