• Previously any person of any age could legally operate any vessel with any size engine! To reduce the number of boating accidents, government legislation has established new regulations determining who can operate what type of vessel - and the standard they must achieve.
• If you, or any member of your family, operate a power-driven vessel or a personal watercraft you are required by law to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card and carry it with you at all times. The requirements will be phased in over 10 years, beginning with youth born after April 1, 1983.
  
• To date Any Person operating a power driven boat under 4 meters will require the 'Card"
  On September 15, 2009 Any Person operating a power driven boat will require the 'Card'
  
• Previously-taken boating safety courses may be recognized, and experienced boaters may take a challenge test without taking a course.
• Foreign visitors bringing a pleasure boat to Canada will be granted a grace period of 45 consecutive days.
• People renting a vessel must complete a dockside checklist.

• Courses will be offered both separately by individual instructors and in conjunction with CYA Learn to Cruise, Learn to Powerboat and Learn to sail courses offered by Sail Manitoba Clubs.
• We offer several options:
  • The Full Course for those with limited experience
  • The Basic Course for those who have some boating experience
  • The Refresher Course for those who have experience and just need a brush up
  • The Challenge Exam for people who are comfortable with their knowledge and can simply write the exam.
• New dates are being added regularly. Courses can be set up for groups at their own location if desired.

• There are about 200 boat fatalities each year in Canada.
• There are 6,000 boat related accidents each year.
• Uneducated boaters experience 5 times as many fatalities as educated boaters.

Obtain your mandatory PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card)

Sail Manitoba
Challenge the boating safety exam at the Sail Manitoba office and obtain your PCOC for $30, incl gst.  You can also purchase a book ($10 incl GST)  in advance to prepare yourself for the test.  We are located at 145 Pacific Ave in room 409.  Our office hours are Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm.  Call us for an appointment. Phone (204) 925-5648  or email sailing.admin@sport.mb.ca.

Nuttall Boating Safety
Nuttall Boating Safety Courses provides the most training and courses in the area. 
Course schedule: http://www.nuttallboatingsafety.com/course_schedule.htm
Commercial Boating Requirements: http://www.nuttallboatingsafety.com/commercial.htm
Regulations: http://www.nuttallboatingsafety.com/regulationss.htm
Phone: (204) 889-3000 or toll free 1-877-783-3368
Email: info@nuttallboatingsafety.com

Metigoshe Boat Licensing Inc.
Servicing Rural Manitoba Communities and Recreation Departments
CYA Certified Instructors and Examiners: Daniel Hardern, Donna Willson
Box 1192 Boissevain MB, R0K 0E0
Please contact us for the next available course or to arrange a course in your community.
Phone (204) 842-5308 phone (204) 747-2777
Email: dhardern@pwsd.ca