Sitting in a weekend-long class with white walls, tennis ball chairs, and middle-school desks while your friends are out boating? To quote my favourite woman of the internet, “Ain’t nobody got time for that.”
Why wait to get your boating license when you can get it anywhere, anytime, from any device with BOATsmart! (Sorry, we had to name-drop.)
Thousands of boaters every year opt to get their boating license in the comfort of their cottages, in the coffee shop down the road, or better yet, while tanning on the dock. The reason? Being able to stop and start the course at your own leisure, take the test on any device, and grab snacks in between modules is awesome!
All you need is a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, and WiFi. Oh, and if you want to save yourself a few hours, keep reading.
Boating Education Saves Lives
Why is boating education required to get your boating license?
At the end of the day, it’s all about learning the essentials of boating, getting out on the water, and making memories. Whether the warm weekends are winding down or the boating season hasn’t started yet, you probably want to get your boating license (or Pleasure Craft Operator Card) quickly so you can savour more moments on the water this season!
3 Steps to Getting Your Boating License
What’s one of the fastest ways to get your license? Let’s begin.
These are the steps to getting your boat license in Canada.
- Register for your BOATsmart! Online Course and test.
- Study the modules at your own leisure – wherever you are!
- Complete the Final Exam.
It really is that easy and quick!
We’re Here to Help You Get Your License Faster
Here’s where the ultimate time savings come in.
Since the BOATsmart! Online Courses and tests are open-book, you can use the BOATsmart! Study Guide to help you pass the exam. On average, more people who use the Study Guide while completing their exam pass the first time (and head out on the water to catch the big fish)!
Get Your License and Get Out on the Water Fast
In short, register for the course and use the study guide while you complete the online course and test. You’ll spend less time online and more time on the boat! Sounds good, right?
Start right now and be on the water in just a few hours! Happy boating, Captain.
