July 7, 2022
You can order replacement Pleasure Craft Operator Card or Restricted Operator Certificate cards online. Canadian Power and Sail will replace any PCOC issued by us or the Canadian Red Cross, if they are in our directory. Please register your account as a returning user, login, go to your Profile and update your mailing address before proceeding to payment.
June 11, 2026 CanBoat / Grand River held our first mass RVCC Event on June 6th, 2026 at Belwood Conservation Area on Belwood Lake in Fergus, Ontario, in the boat launch/ staging area. Representing CanBoat, was Robert Cotey and Bill Taylor. The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corps. – Ajax joined us as CanBoat Ambassadors who…
June 11, 2026 Unfortunately, we too often hear about boating accidents that occur at night. Many of these incidents take place after groups of boaters have gathered together to enjoy something like an evening lakeside concert or fireworks display. Often these events start during evening daylight hours and finish up well after dark. Boaters and…
June 11, 2026 That’s the cost of a fine for not having the required safety equipment in good working order on your boat. Let our volunteers help you beat the odds. We will check your boat for free… and if you have everything you need, you’ll get a Safety Inspection Sticker. If you don’t have…
June 11, 2026 Every piece of apparel from Anchor Gear Co. not only will find a special place in your wardrobe but also remind you of the incredible boating lifestyle you love. Gear up with products such: To get your 15% discount when placing your online order at anchorgearco.com please enter the discount code listed…
May 28, 2026 We offer boating courses for every skill level, and now it’s even easier to find the right one for your next adventure. With our new calendar you can filter courses by boat type, body of water, and boating activity to discover the perfect fit for your boating lifestyle. Our courses cover essential…
May 28, 2026 By John Gullick In about 85% of drowning deaths related to recreational boating, a PFD or lifejacket was not being worn and in many cases, there were none onboard the vessel. 45% of these incidents occur within 15 meters of safety and even more within 25 meters of safety. That means that…
By Andy Adams
If you’ve already had firsthand experience with a pontoon, you will easily understand the appeal of the Bennington 22 MSB. But if you haven’t, let’s start by reviewing a few of the reasons why pontoon boats have become top sellers in markets across North America.
Pontoon boats began in the early 1950s as basically four steel drums lashed to a frame. They were not unlike the log rafts of ancient cultures and not much more sophisticated at first.
By Mathew Channer
Interior British Columbia might not be as famous for recreational boating as Canada’s Great Lakes, yet it is no less a world-class boating destination. The mountains offer their own flavour of marine adventure with their series of long, deep ribbon lakes, and there is perhaps no area that embodies this more uniquely than the iconic Okanagan basin in southern B.C. One could be forgiven for assuming this valley was purpose-built for nautical fun, with a few delightful perks thrown in to make the area entirely irresistible (wine-tasting, anyone?).
