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Location: Lino Lakes, MN | How many of you have your boating card that fish Ontario? Have you ever been asked for it?
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Location: Warroad, Mn | Here's the regulations. https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-quick-quick_visitor-1610.htm Doug Johnson |
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Location: Ontario, Canada | It's required by law in Ontario for you to have one. I would recommend that you take the test and get the card. It's a one time thing that lasts your lifetime.
I have been stopped twice and they will also check your fishing license, boat paperwork, and safety equipment. |
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| Ski Patrol - 6/4/2014 10:05 AM It's required by law in Ontario for you to have one. I would recommend that you take the test and get the card. It's a one time thing that lasts your lifetime. I have been stopped twice and they will also check your fishing license, boat paperwork, and safety equipment. In Doug's link it states that it is only required for NON-residents if A) the boat is licensed or registered in Canada (IE resort rental) or B) the boat is operated in Canadian waters for 45 or more consecutive days. So for guys from the states bringing their own boat to fish Canadian waters it is not required unless you are planning to do a 45+ day trip with no days off.
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Location: Lino Lakes, MN | Thank you for the updates. In the fishing regulations there is the blurb don't risk the $250 fine. I have takent he MN Boaters safter course previously.
Doug's link looks like it is not needed for Non Resident fishermen.
In the Regulation booklet they are providing a link to the company that administers the test and with the $10.00 off coupon code you can get certified for $39.99-
Some of my friends had never heard of the card so I was trying to get some clarification on the law.
Good Luck this season
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Location: Ontario, Canada | You sir are correct! I did not realize that the OP was an American visiting Canada as it wasn't stated in the question. |
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Location: Colgate, WI | The link and tswoboda are correct. It certainly won't hurt you to have the training and the boater's safety card. Also note that you state program is adequate to comply with Canada's requirements.
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Location: Minnesota | Coming from Minnesota - here is what I would tell you.
If you are renting a boat make sure you have a boating card. If you are bringing your own boat (assuming greater than 16' in length and enclosed gas tank) make sure you have all of the required safety equipment such as lifejackets, throwable, USCG approved fire extinguisher, and audible device such as an operable horn, air horn, or a whistle.
Have a great trip and catch a hawg! |
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| So a N.J. boaters safety certificate is acceptable? Man that was business killer in N.J. After two stock market crashes a housing crash and skyrocketing gas prices. That regulation was the final nail in the coffin of struggling marinas. |
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| Canada requires 50 feet of floating rope and a bail bucket as well. |
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Location: Oswego, IL | So if you rent a boat on LOTW form the resort, your supposed to have a boating card? |
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Location: MN | Yes that is correct |
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Location: Lino Lakes, MN | Go back to Doug's link and read the regulations. That is what I did.
There is something about a written test you can take from your outfitter/resort. Read the Regs and contact your outfitter they will get you set up.
Thank you Doug for posting the link
Steve
Edited by Sorgy 6/5/2014 8:33 AM
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Location: Colgate, WI | It's critical to read the rules as written. When you gather the safety gear you need (for a personally owned boat) it must comply with the rules from your state of origin for the correct length boat.
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Location: Oswego, IL | Thats crazy, not once has any of the lodge owners ever said anything about it.... |
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