FAQ: Boating Safety Training Courses
Writing the Safe Boater™ Exam? We Have the Answers!
Our complete study guide can provide you with all the background information you need to answer and pass the Safe Boater™ Exam and receive your Pleasure Craft Operator Card. Below are answers to common questions regarding the Safe Boater™ Exam, boating laws and regulations, and additional information regarding the Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
Q. What do I study in order to prepare for the Exam?
A. The Canadian Safe Boating Course manual covers 100% of exam material and the electronic version
is available free on this website. A hard copy version of the manual is also
available for purchase.
Q. Can I print the online safe boating manual?
A. Yes, you can print the manual from our website for free! The manual is currently available in PDF and HTML format.
Q. I want to take a classroom course. Where are they offered?
A. Classroom courses are offered at various locations and dates throughout Canada. To view a list of safe boating courses in
your area, please visit our classroom course listings .
While the dictionary defines "Vessel" as a craft, Transport Canada wants us to clarify what is meant by this word. We mean small vessel, water craft used for pleasure, personal watercraft, ark, powered gondola or powered kayak, sailboat with power, argosy, motorboat, skiff - or we could just say - boat.
