Pleasure Craft Operator Competency (PCOC) is a Boating Safety Course created by the Canadian Yachting Association and accredited by the Canadian Coast Guard.

The PCOC manual utilizing materials and approaches, it teaches boating safety in an interactive way. The PCOC manual covers all 149 knowledge statements required by a boater to successfully pass the approved boating safety test.

The PCOC manual, course materials and tests have all been approved and accredited by the Canadian Coast Guard.

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The Pleasure Craft Operator Card is your "proof of competency" to operate a powered recreational vessel.
Operators must obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card and carry it with them at all times while operating a power boat.

In June 1998 the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans announced his intention to implement mandatory boating education regulations for the operators of recreational power driven boats.

Previously any person of any age could legally operate any vessel with any size engine!

To reduce the number of boating accidents, the Canadian Coast Guard has introduced new boating regulations that require everyone who operates any pleasure craft powered by an engine to take an accredited boating safety course and/or successfully pass an approved boating safety course by PCOC course 6 - 9 pm July 12th, 2009 $45.00

As of Sept. 15, 2009. all boat operators must obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

Age and power restrictions
Under 12, unaccompanied by someone 16 or older, maximum engine power 7.5 kw (10 hp).
12 - 15, unaccompanied by someone 16 or older, maximum power 30 kw (40 hp).
People under 16 may not operate a personal water craft.

Complete an accredited course.
Carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card

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