Family Boating Fun - Using a Dinghy

Family boating is fun especially with a dinghy.

A dinghy which may be sailed, rowed, or equipped with a motor can add to your fun time on the water. Dinghies can be rigid or inflatable and are usually easily transported. A dinghy is an inexpensive way to introduce your family to boating and can bring hours of pleasure.

There are many ways for your family to enjoy using a dinghy. Ideas are outlined in an e-lesson,


There are safety rules applying to all watercraft which can be found in the Boating Safety Guide.

Information on Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) for all operators of motorized vessels.

Pleasure Craft Operator Card

The Canadian Government regulations state as of 2002, any person operating any powered recreational vessel less than 4 metres (including personal watercraft) must provide proof of competency.

As of 2009 any person operating any powered recreational vessel must have proof of competency.

Children 8 - 12 years of age have a separate test.

There is an exemption for non-residents of Canada under certain circumstances.

Further details on the PCOC click here