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Course, Test & License
Free Retries Included $49.95
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Transport Canada
Marine Safety & Security
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0N8
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828,220 Certified
Canada’s Boating Educator
Unlimited Test Retries
Certified For Life
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828,220 Certified
Canada’s Boating Educator
Unlimited Test Retries
Certified For Life
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Captain
in 1, 2, 3
BOATsmart! is the easiest and fastest way to get your British Columbia Boating License. We include everything you need.
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1. Take the course
Study up with the Official Boating Safety Course. Animated and narrated lessons put you in the captain’s seat. Anywhere, on any device and perfect for all ages.
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2. Ace the test
It’s easy. Our Transport Canada multiple-choice test is open book with unlimited free retries. Basically, you’re guaranteed to pass and it’s good for life!
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3. You’re the captain now
Print your temporary British Columbia Boating License immediately and we’ll see you on the water. Your permanent card will arrive by mail – but that’s not important, you’ll be out on the boat!
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Who needs it?
Listen up! In British Columbia, all operators of motorized boats are required to obtain and carry a Pleasure Craft Operators Card regardless of age, length of both or engine horsepower. There’s a $250 fine for boating without it.
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Approved,
Accredited
& awesome
We've been making smart boaters for more than 15 years. BOATsmart! is Canada's largest Transport Canada Accredited Course Provider. Your BOATsmart! Card is also accepted in most U.S. states. We’ve got you covered!
We've been making smart boaters for more than 15 years. BOATsmart! is Canada's largest Transport Canada Accredited Course Provider. Your BOATsmart! Card is also accepted in more than 40 U.S. states. We’ve got you covered!
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828,220 Smart
Boaters & growing
Made for boaters, by boaters. The BOATsmart! Course is the fastest, easiest way to get your Official Canadian Boating License. Study at your own pace and we'll automatically track your progress. We include 24/7 access, live customer support and a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Plus, exclusive partner discounts.
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Official BOATsmart! Course
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Excellent
Content was great, would have liked to see which questions I got wrong on the module quizes and on...
Jane M
Posted
7 hours ago
Great service
Rinku B
Posted
16 hours ago
Good good good
Vincent P
Posted
6 days ago
I feel there are 3 things you could do to improve your course. ...
Jacob J
Posted
1 week ago
Some quiz questions have more than 1 right answer and should be rewritten for clarity.
Mike D
Posted
1 week ago
Very informative and helpful Simplified the process for me
Ronald W
Posted
1 month ago
Pretty good.
Charlotte G
Posted
1 month ago
No
Ashton S
Posted
1 month ago
Only a little unpleasant. First written description of SOS was long long long, short short short,...
Charles H
Posted
1 month ago
even know im 11 i still got 4.4 stars and my family are happy i drove a boat be for when i was 4
carter
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1 month ago
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