Boating regs?

[Pikeman]

Hey,

I heard they were going to change the regs for Kids under 16? So they had to take a course to operate a boat? That would be ok, but i was wandering what about others who rent boats? Will this apply to them also?
Thanks,

Pikeman

[walleyeman]

i heard the new regs were that by 2009 everybody had to take a course unless they were 55 or older.
By 2002 you well have to take a course to drive a small boat (12-15) foot. there are lots of new rules you can get a book at SGI or some places sell them.
walleyeman

[Sifter]

Pikeman:

I believe that the answer to your question is yes.
Try this site and it has all the answers for you.

http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/obs-bsn/main.htm

Hope this helps you.

Sifter.

[Sifter]

walleyeman:

This is what I understand about the new operator cards.

1. All operators born after April 1, 1999 have to have their cards by Sept. 15, 1999.

2. All operators operating craft under 4 meters in length including Power Water Craft must have it by Sept. 15, 2002.

3. All operators must have their cards by Sept. 15, 2009.

For more info try this site.

http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/obs-bsn/main.htm

Sifter.

[Sifter]

Correction to my post to walleyeman.

In #1 It should read "All operators born after April 1 1983, need their cards by Sept 15, 1999."