06/18/2026
The weather was fine when you left the dock. It isn't anymore.
Knowing how to read wind shifts, cloud formations, and barometric pressure before you head out can keep a good day on the water from turning into a bad one.
Get the knowledge you need before your next trip at BOATERexam.com.
What's the worst weather you've ever been caught in on the water? Drop it below.
06/16/2026
Most boating accidents happen because someone didn't know who had the right-of-way.
Crossing paths with another boat isn't a guessing game. There are rules, and knowing them before you launch is the difference between a close call and a collision.
Learn the rules the right way at BOATERexam.com.
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06/11/2026
Boating season is here across Canada, and your Pleasure Craft Operator Card is how you get on the water legally. BOATERexam offers the official, Transport Canada-recognized online boating safety course you need to get certified and get out there.
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06/09/2026
Summer boating season is here, and if you haven't completed your boating safety course yet, now is the time. BOATERexam offers an official, state-approved online course that covers the rules, safety requirements, and fundamentals you need before you head out on the water.
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06/06/2026
Boating season is here. Your Pleasure Craft Operator Card should be too.
All operators of motorized vessels in Canada are required to carry proof of competency on the water. BOATERexam offers a Transport Canada-approved online course that lets you get certified, print a temporary card, and get out on the water.
Get started at BOATERexam.com.
06/03/2026
Do you know the age rules for getting your Pleasure Craft Operator Card?
There's no minimum age to get the Card — but there are horsepower and supervision restrictions depending on how old you are. Operators under 12, under 16, and adults all operate under different rules.
It's worth knowing before you head out on the water this season.
Read the full breakdown on our blog:
How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a Pleasure Craft Operator Card?
Learn how you have to be to get a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, including what it is, who needs it, age requirements, and how to get it.
05/27/2026
Memorial Day weekend is behind you. Fourth of July and Labor Day are not.
Summer has three of the busiest boating weekends of the year, and the middle of the season is not the time to realize you need to complete your boater safety education.
Get your lifetime certification and be ready before the next one gets here.
05/25/2026
Memorial Day weekend puts more boats on the water than almost any other time of year.
Check your life jackets, confirm your required safety gear is on board, and complete your boating safety course before you launch. Getting ready takes less time than you think.
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05/22/2026
Boating Safety Tip: Get your certification
Boating education covers navigation rules, safety procedures, and legal requirements.
Many states require certification depending on age or vessel type.
Understanding the rules is part of operating responsibly.
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05/21/2026
Boating Safety Tip: Inspect your boat regularly
Routine maintenance helps catch wear, damage, and mechanical issues early.
A well-maintained vessel is more reliable—and safer to operate.
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