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The Official Source for Boating Education in Canada

CanBoat supports ongoing learning with trusted courses that help you stay skilled, safe, and confident on the water — season after season.

Built by experienced instructors and grounded in real-life boating situations, our in-depth courses develop practical skills step by step, preparing you for what actually happens on the water.

Now’s the perfect time to strengthen
your boating skills.

Available Courses

Your Boating Route with CanBoat

Step 1 — Get Your Licence (PCOC)

Learn Canada’s boating rules and legal requirements. Average completion time: 3–4 hours.

PCOC Licence
$49.95 (tax free)

Step 2 — Build Real Skills with Boat Handling

Essential knowledge course to help you, dock, anchor, understand collisions rules, handle weather, and manage real-world situations with confidence.

8 self-paced modules
$180 (tax free)

Step 3 — VHF Radio & more (Advanced Certification)

A VHF certificate is required to operate a marine radio. Learn how to communicate clearly — especially in emergency situations.

ROC(M) Certification
Starting at $165 (tax free)

Boating isn’t just about having a licence — it’s about having the confidence to handle whatever comes your way.

8 Self-Paced Modules

Boat Handling Course

What You Will Learn:

  • Dock and undock with confidence

  • Handle ropes, knots, and boat control

  • Understand collision rules and responsibilities

  • Anchor safely and securely
  • Manage weather, tides, and emergencies

  • And more

Premium Learning Tools Included:

  • Instructional videos that break down complex maneuvers visually.
  • Skill-testing quizzes and practical exercises to lock in your knowledge.
  • Marine weather guide, available to download electronically or print as a handy booklet.

$180 (tax free) + 15% discount for friends and family.

Get Water-Ready

Trusted by hundreds of thousands of Canadians, CanBoat helps boaters build real confidence on the water — guided by experienced instructors with hands-on experience across Canada’s lakes, rivers, and coastal waters.

Plus, all CanBoat members save 20% on course fees and add-ons.

Canada’s Official Boating Education
CanBoat / NautiSavoir Team

Accredited and Recognized by

Our Operator Card course is Accredited by Transport Canada, and the only Canadian Course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and officially recognized by the US Coast Guard.