WIN BIG this Boating Season!

[Melody]

Boating season is here and even some pleasure craft operators need certification! I think that most boaters know the ropes when it comes to safe boating practices, but I'm going to fuss over you anyway . I'm not above bribing you either! What if I said you could win the following prizes - $50,000 worth?

FIRST PRIZE:
A Lund WC 14 DLX 14 foot aluminum boat
A 25HP Mercury 25 Classic
An EZ Bunk 12-14 1000 Spring Axle Bunk Trailer
Minn Kota 40 All Terrain 40 lb thrust trolling motor
Humminbird Fishfinder 565 dual beam unit
2 Inflatables and 2 High Impact PFDs from Mustang Survival

SECOND PRIZE:
3 days at the world class Queen Charlotte Lodge salmon fishing resort on Queen Charlotte Island, British Columbia.

THIRD PRIZE:
Spend a day fishing with legendary fisherman and Real Fishing Show host; Bob Izumi at Bark Lake Resort.

FOURTH PRIZE:
A Bass Pro Shops 100 MPH Gore-Tex Rain Suit

You can enter without purchase, or be automatically entered when you write your Pleasure Craft Operator's Exam (only $49.95!). The Study Guide is FREE & will make an ace & safe boater out of you! You don't have to pay anything to access the Safe Boating Training Manual. Have I emphasized the free part enough yet? :laugh:

Boater Exam (http://www.boaterexam.com/?id=373) is the Internet division of Forensic and Nautical Consultants of Canada (FNCC). FNCC is a Transport Canada accredited Course provider.

Keep yourself, friends & family safe while boating and have the certification to prove it - maybe you'll even win big!

Take care & have a safe boating season!

[Soggybottom]

Is a licence required now to drive a "pleasure craft"?

[CACAdmin]

They don't call it a license but essentially it is. It's not required for everything yet. It's being phased in gradually. Currently Pleasure Craft Operator Cards (proving you have taken the course and passed the test) are required by anyone who operates any of the following:

powered watercraft under 4m
jet ski or sea-dooAlso anyone born after April 1, 1983 who operates any powered watercraft.

As of September 15, 2009, everybody who operates any kind of watercraft no matter how small or how small the motor is, will be required to have their Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

Full details are on the same site as the exam under the FAQs (http://www.boaterexam.com/canada/faq_rules-en.aspx).

[Soggybottom]

Well, since it's good for life, now is as good a time as any I guess...
$250 is quite the fine!

[Melody]

By the way, if anyone gets on TV with Bob, we expect you to plug the site. :laugh:

[Melody]

:bump-5: I know we're all suffering from a long Winter still, but in a blink of an eye we'll be sweltering and heading for the water. Now is a good time to get that license/permit and the 2008 contest is on!

When do you need the card?
IMMEDIATELY Operators of motorized watercraft under 4m *
IMMEDIATELY Operators of personal watercraft (i.e. Jet skis) *
IMMEDIATELY Operators born after April 1, 1983 *
Sept 15, 2009 All operators*

[Trobe]

i got my license back when it was free... because i heard that they were going to make it law to have one so yeah ... i'm a thinker

[CACAdmin]

I thought it was important to bump this thread now as although it hasn't warmed up in the Greater Vancouver area, it has elsewhere in Canada and people will be heading out on the water.

Make sure you are licensed, wear approved PFDs and STAY SAFE while on the water.

If you don't have the appropriate license, the time to get it is now... and don't forget to enter for a chance to win.

:bump-5:

[Slipstream]

How do you enter without paying?

[Melody]

It's in the rules, just click on the contest banner.

[Chahala]

I hope it doesn't include when I am operating my water wings. LOL :twitcy:

[CACAdmin]

Now that it's Spring, and the snow is beginning to melt across Canada it's a good time to think about being prepared for the upcoming boating season and make sure you have your Boater's Licence. Note:"All Canadians are now required by federal law to carry a boating license when operating a powered water craft under 4m in length. Those born after April 1, 1983 require a license for any sized water craft. To receive this boat operator license, you must pass a multiple choice exam with a score of at least 75%."
You can take your exam online at http://www.boaterexam.com/canada/. If you register to take the exam you get a chance to win some great prizes. Prizes this year (2009) are:

1st Prize: 1st Prize: Boat, motor, trailer, sonar and PFD.
2nd Prize: A trip for two to Queen Charlotte Lodge
3rd Prize: A day fishing with Bob Izumi
4th Prize: A Bass Pro Shops 100 MPH Gore-Tex Rain Suit

Details here (http://www.boaterexam.com/canada/contest/2009/Default-en.aspx).

Have a safe and fun boating season!

[CACAdmin]

As this is the first official day of summer, I feel a need to :bump-3: this thead and remind everyone to be licensed, be prepared and have a safe boating season!