As both a competitive and recreational boater, I know that boating safety is very important. The freecourse.ca online study guide and downloadable course manual will give you the knowledge that you need to obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card. Here's to safe boating!
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Cranbrook, British Columbia
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Kitchener-Waterloo
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Regina, Saskatchewan
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le Lake, Quebec
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Montreal, Quebec
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Calgary, Alberta
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Canmore, Alberta
freecourse.ca is authorized by the Government of Canada to:
- Deliver the Transport-Canada-accredited online PCOC course;
- Administer the official online PCOC exam; and
- Issue official Pleasure Craft Operator Cards (PCOCs).
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Failure to wear a flotation device is the leading
contributing factor in boating fatalities. When on
the water, the single-most important thing that you
can do to prevent drowning is to always wear a
properly adjusted PFD or lifejacket of appropriate
type, size, and fit.