TheQGentleman
Feb 9, 2019
To operate
your boat in Alberta, you have to understand some necessary regulations. Always
remember that some of these regulations are applicable in Canada.
No, you
must have a card known as “Pleasure Craft Operator.” To drive a power-driven
vessel in Alberta or Canada, you have to produce a competency proof. This card
becomes a proof that you have a good understanding of boating rules and safety
operations on a watercraft. To get a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you have to
pass an accredited test for boating safety at our office.
Do you need a boat license? Visit https://aceboater.com/canada/alberta and get the necessary information.
No, you
have to follow the rules and regulations of your state to license/register your
boat. A boat of certain power/size needs license or registration. Pleasure crafts
powered by engines of 10 hp (7.5 kW) or more should be registered or licensed
to operate in Canada and other states.
Make sure
to display the license number of a pleasure craft:
On two sides of a bow
Above the watermark
Choose block letters to write the number (almost 3-inch or 7.5 centimeters) high
Use contrasting colors to write the number on a colorful vessel
Yes, each
state has specific age restrictions to operate a boat. These restrictions are
necessary for the protection of children. A person under 16-years of his/her
age can’t operate a pleasure craft.
Children
under 12 years are not eligible to operate pleasure crafts with over 10 hp (7.5 kW) without any supervision.
Kids
between 12-year and 16-year of age can’t operate pleasure crafts with over 40
hp (30 kW) without supervisions of an adult.
People
16-year old can operate a private vessel, regardless of administration.
No, it is
an offense to operate a boat in an impaired situation. Convictions (even for
the first time) may have heavy punishments. Penalties may range from $1,000
fine to a ban of three years for operating watercraft. If your blood contains
80 milligrams of liquor per 100 milliliters of your blood, you may face these
fines:
First offense: almost $1,000 fine
Second offense: imprisonment of 30 days
Third offense: imprisonment of 120 days
One can
consume alcohol on board in these conditions:
The boat has stable sleeping facilities
The boat has stable cooking facilities
The boat has stable toilets
The boat is secured or anchored beside a dock
Consult the
provincial authorities of Alberta like RCMP to know complete rules
Yes, while
operating your vessel in the water, you have to pay attention to speed limits.
Vessels
Operations Control Regulations of Canada administered jointly with different
municipalities and provinces. They have special restrictions for speed and
other operations of small boats
other operations of small boats. There are power limitations,
speed limits, and other regulations to operate a vessel and waterskiing.
The
government of Alberta requires you to observe a specific speed limit of 6 mpg
(10 km/h) within 100 ft (30 meters) of the coast. These limits are for Alberta
waters. These provisions are not applicable in rivers (less than 300 ft) 100
meters in width, buoyed channels and canals, waterskiing, where towboat drops
off and launches skiers by heading away from or in the coast.
To get more
information on boating rules, including where to buy marine batteries to keep your boat running smoothly, you can visit government and sailing websites.
Regulations may vary in each state. Feel free to protect your investment with
boat insurance.