eaglemaniac
Well-Known Member
Todays the day folks. Here's an online site for info and for doing your exam online as well.
eman http://www.boaterexam.com/canada/
eman http://www.boaterexam.com/canada/
Boaters Exam
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phnapa
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Hard to believe that people who rent boats( only need to go thru a safety checklist with renter) and non residents, dont need the course, I would think that a majority af accidents fall into this group.
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El Pescador
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When it comes to driving a motor vehicle, non residents are required to have a driver's license, even if it has been issued in another province or another country.
It seems obvious that, when making the boating rules, Transport Canada did its best not to hurt the economy
. Too bad it was at the expense of safety. [V]
scott craven
Well-Known Member
I think you are right Nedarb..
Hands on experience is way more valuable than theory.
How many times have you seen a "Port junction buoy" in local waters ?
Hands on experience is way more valuable than theory.
How many times have you seen a "Port junction buoy" in local waters ?
Karma-Kazi
Active Member
A what Bouy? [?] ... J/K i took my test about 3 weeks ago, card came in the mail yesterday! Online was how i took it, but i studied the manual front to back first.
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frayedknot
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Yah you can still rent JET SKIS too ????
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Gunsmith
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Smiley66 I am backing what you say, the power squadron is the best way to set boaters on the right track.Any body can pass the test for the boatcard and it does nothing to helping them be safe boaters.
The power squadron course is given by people who have the experience and can pass it on. I am waiting for a chance to get mine as when this is combined with practical it gives the learning boater a better chance at avoiding situations by one the best tools, prevention by knowledge.
The power squadron course is given by people who have the experience and can pass it on. I am waiting for a chance to get mine as when this is combined with practical it gives the learning boater a better chance at avoiding situations by one the best tools, prevention by knowledge.
Gunsmith
Well-Known Member
Smiley66 I am backing what you say, the power squadron is the best way to set boaters on the right track.Any body can pass the test for the boatcard and it does nothing to helping them be safe boaters.
The power squadron course is given by people who have the experience and can pass it on. I am waiting for a chance to get mine as when this is combined with practical it gives the learning boater a better chance at avoiding situations by one the best tools, prevention by knowledge.
The power squadron course is given by people who have the experience and can pass it on. I am waiting for a chance to get mine as when this is combined with practical it gives the learning boater a better chance at avoiding situations by one the best tools, prevention by knowledge.
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Big Bob
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To eaglemanic, thanks for posting the online website
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Big Bob
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To eaglemanic, thanks for posting the online website
there are loads of idiots on the water on both sides of the border. a simple online 'course' and test is available here in WA, its a joke to say the least. folks who take the time to take a course from an organization bent on safety won't be the problem for any of us.
to expect the governments of both countries to agree on safe boating is a pipe dream. these same folks can't even agree on a common set of rules for VHF operation. some of this is just stupid and is egnomatic of the political process everywhere.
so you would think the captain of a mega yacht would be trained and aware now wouldn't yah?? yesterday one of these displays of wealth is travelling as fast at it could possibly go. the wake it is putting out is standing about 5-6' tall and colliding with a flood tide over some pretty shallow water where there a bunch of small boats fishing. stupid hired captain not even aware of what his wake was doing to a bunch of small boat operators. so even training does not eliminate stupid acts on the water.
to expect the governments of both countries to agree on safe boating is a pipe dream. these same folks can't even agree on a common set of rules for VHF operation. some of this is just stupid and is egnomatic of the political process everywhere.
so you would think the captain of a mega yacht would be trained and aware now wouldn't yah?? yesterday one of these displays of wealth is travelling as fast at it could possibly go. the wake it is putting out is standing about 5-6' tall and colliding with a flood tide over some pretty shallow water where there a bunch of small boats fishing. stupid hired captain not even aware of what his wake was doing to a bunch of small boat operators. so even training does not eliminate stupid acts on the water.
there are loads of idiots on the water on both sides of the border. a simple online 'course' and test is available here in WA, its a joke to say the least. folks who take the time to take a course from an organization bent on safety won't be the problem for any of us.
to expect the governments of both countries to agree on safe boating is a pipe dream. these same folks can't even agree on a common set of rules for VHF operation. some of this is just stupid and is egnomatic of the political process everywhere.
so you would think the captain of a mega yacht would be trained and aware now wouldn't yah?? yesterday one of these displays of wealth is travelling as fast at it could possibly go. the wake it is putting out is standing about 5-6' tall and colliding with a flood tide over some pretty shallow water where there a bunch of small boats fishing. stupid hired captain not even aware of what his wake was doing to a bunch of small boat operators. so even training does not eliminate stupid acts on the water.
to expect the governments of both countries to agree on safe boating is a pipe dream. these same folks can't even agree on a common set of rules for VHF operation. some of this is just stupid and is egnomatic of the political process everywhere.
so you would think the captain of a mega yacht would be trained and aware now wouldn't yah?? yesterday one of these displays of wealth is travelling as fast at it could possibly go. the wake it is putting out is standing about 5-6' tall and colliding with a flood tide over some pretty shallow water where there a bunch of small boats fishing. stupid hired captain not even aware of what his wake was doing to a bunch of small boat operators. so even training does not eliminate stupid acts on the water.
juandesooka
Active Member
This site's exam is $50 with "free retries". So basically pay the money and guess til you get it right.
Anyone know other sources of the exam? I heard they had a booth at vic boat show where you could do it for free.
Not that $50 is a big deal, but what are you getting for your $$ and who is getting it?
Any suggestions appreciated.
Anyone know other sources of the exam? I heard they had a booth at vic boat show where you could do it for free.
Not that $50 is a big deal, but what are you getting for your $$ and who is getting it?
Any suggestions appreciated.
juandesooka
Active Member
This site's exam is $50 with "free retries". So basically pay the money and guess til you get it right.
Anyone know other sources of the exam? I heard they had a booth at vic boat show where you could do it for free.
Not that $50 is a big deal, but what are you getting for your $$ and who is getting it?
Any suggestions appreciated.
Anyone know other sources of the exam? I heard they had a booth at vic boat show where you could do it for free.
Not that $50 is a big deal, but what are you getting for your $$ and who is getting it?
Any suggestions appreciated.
kayladog
Active Member
These guys do the exam for $25.
http://www.freecourse.ca/main.php
On the news last night they said only 3,000,000 of an estimated 12,000,000 boaters in canada have got their operators card.
http://www.freecourse.ca/main.php
On the news last night they said only 3,000,000 of an estimated 12,000,000 boaters in canada have got their operators card.
kayladog
Active Member
These guys do the exam for $25.
http://www.freecourse.ca/main.php
On the news last night they said only 3,000,000 of an estimated 12,000,000 boaters in canada have got their operators card.
http://www.freecourse.ca/main.php
On the news last night they said only 3,000,000 of an estimated 12,000,000 boaters in canada have got their operators card.
scott craven
Well-Known Member
The "deeper dive shop" on cedar hill rd. offers the exam
for $25.00. (same bldg as Cloverdale paint)
There are 36 multiple choice questions, and you have 45 mins
to write the test.
75% correct will get you the PCO card.
for $25.00. (same bldg as Cloverdale paint)
There are 36 multiple choice questions, and you have 45 mins
to write the test.
75% correct will get you the PCO card.
scott craven
Well-Known Member
The "deeper dive shop" on cedar hill rd. offers the exam
for $25.00. (same bldg as Cloverdale paint)
There are 36 multiple choice questions, and you have 45 mins
to write the test.
75% correct will get you the PCO card.
for $25.00. (same bldg as Cloverdale paint)
There are 36 multiple choice questions, and you have 45 mins
to write the test.
75% correct will get you the PCO card.
Time
Well-Known Member
Your local St. John Ambulance office is probably doing exams (by appointment). At least mine here in Duncan is.
Fee is 25.00. Cheaper than the online or other places and the money goes to a good cause.
They mark it, and if you fail (which is unlikely) you need to wait 24 hours to rewrite it.
This thread prompted me to make an appointment and will be doing it next week, so above info is based on a conversation I just had with them.
The study material and list of offices is here: www.sja.ca/bc
Fee is 25.00. Cheaper than the online or other places and the money goes to a good cause.
They mark it, and if you fail (which is unlikely) you need to wait 24 hours to rewrite it.
This thread prompted me to make an appointment and will be doing it next week, so above info is based on a conversation I just had with them.
The study material and list of offices is here: www.sja.ca/bc
