Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)

Recommended for all new boaters. 

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All boaters are required to show a 'certificate of competancy' when requested by authorities. The PCOC is the easiest and most recognizable of these certificates.

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Sail Canada is accredited by Transport Canada to deliver boating safety courses and administer tests for the issuance of Pleasure Craft Operator Cards, including replacement cards, under the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations. 

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You have three options:

1. Challenge Exam - Register for the test in your area.
2. Refresher Course - For those who have taken boating courses before.
3. Complete Course - The best choice and one that every boating family

should take together. Build those sailing skills as you go up in boat size.

Maritime Radio Operator Card w/ DSC

Recommended for all new boaters. 

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All boaters are required to show a 'certificate of competancy' when requested by authorities. The PCOC is the easiest and most recognizable of these certificates.

​

Sail Canada is accredited by Transport Canada to deliver boating safety courses and administer tests for the issuance of Pleasure Craft Operator Cards, including replacement cards, under the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations. 

​

You have three options:

1. Challenge Exam - Register for the test in your area
2. Refresher Course - For those who have taken boating courses before
3. Complete Course - The best choice and one that every boating family should take together 

Build those sailing skills as you go up in boat size.