Canadian Boating exam
(ACTUAL 2025) questions
and VERIFIED answers
,documents for boating - <<<Answers>>>>=License or Proof
of competency
-pleasure craft license(the numbers on the side of a boat)
If you are the owner or operator of a vessel less than 100 tons,
you are not required to have the charts, documents, and
publications onboard as long as you have sufficient
knowledge of: - <<<Answers>>>>The location and character
of charted shipping routes, lights, buoys and marks, and
navigational hazards; and
The prevailing navigational conditions, taking into account
such factors as tides, currents, ice, and weather patterns.
Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations -
.<<<Answers>>>>Regulations on boating restrictions apply
to certain waters and Canadian waterways. Some provinces,
like Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, have
adopted a universal speed limit for boats of 10Km/hr when
within 30m of the shore on all waterways, while coastal
provinces such as British Columbia and Nova Scotia have
done the same for their inland waters
Federal Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations are specific
to certain waters and waterways in Canada, and can specify: -
<<<Answers>>>>The types of vessels prohibited on a given
waterway;
Standardized speed limits on a given waterway;
,Maximum engine horsepower on a given waterway;
Power vessel restriction on a given waterway; and
Waterskiing restrictions.
Other Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations -
<<<Answers>>>>passed and enforced by local municipal
governments. Therefore, it is important to pay close attention
to all signs encountered while boating, and to comply with
any indicated regulations. Boaters must not tamper with or
alter regulatory signs in any way (i.e. hiding, changing,
damaging or destroying, or mooring to a sign is not
permitted). Failure to comply with these regulations is a
chargeable offense.
Stand-on Vessel (B) - When encountering another vessel, as
the operator of the stand-on vessel, you must: -
<<<Answers>>>>Maintain course and speed;
Keep a proper lookout and return communication with the
give-way vessel; and
Do all you can to avoid collision.
Give-Way Vessel (A) - <<<Answers>>>>As the operator of
the give-way vessel, you must take early and substantial
action to avoid collisions.
Safe Boating to Avoid Collisions -
<<<Answers>>>>Avoiding collisions involves precautionary
, measures (e.g. proper lookout, use of radar if present), but
more importantly, collision avoidance is made possible when
boat operators know how to deal with situations appropriately.
Boats in constant motion will meet quickly, so take early and
substantial action to avoid collisions.
As a general rule, rowboats, sailing vessels, and canoes are
less maneuverable and therefore have - <<<Answers>>>>the
right-of-way over power-driven boats. However, if one vessel
is unable to maneuver as it normally would, the most
maneuverable vessel gives way.
Steer Clear of Tug Boats - <<<Answers>>>>A tug boat can
pull a vessel with a long tow line that can hang underneath the
water's surface, making it very difficult to see. Attempting to
pass between a tug and its tow could result in your vessel
hitting the hidden line and capsizing, or getting hit by the
towed object.
According to the Canadian Collision Regulations -
<<<Answers>>>>any vessel not under command, or vessel
restricted in its ability to maneuver - including fishing vessels,
sailboats, paddle craft, canoes, and kayaks - has the right of
way over power-driven vessels unless it is overtaking the
power-driven vessel.
Shipping Lanes - <<<Answers>>>>Remember that large
vessels found in shipping lanes will not always see your small
(ACTUAL 2025) questions
and VERIFIED answers
,documents for boating - <<<Answers>>>>=License or Proof
of competency
-pleasure craft license(the numbers on the side of a boat)
If you are the owner or operator of a vessel less than 100 tons,
you are not required to have the charts, documents, and
publications onboard as long as you have sufficient
knowledge of: - <<<Answers>>>>The location and character
of charted shipping routes, lights, buoys and marks, and
navigational hazards; and
The prevailing navigational conditions, taking into account
such factors as tides, currents, ice, and weather patterns.
Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations -
.<<<Answers>>>>Regulations on boating restrictions apply
to certain waters and Canadian waterways. Some provinces,
like Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, have
adopted a universal speed limit for boats of 10Km/hr when
within 30m of the shore on all waterways, while coastal
provinces such as British Columbia and Nova Scotia have
done the same for their inland waters
Federal Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations are specific
to certain waters and waterways in Canada, and can specify: -
<<<Answers>>>>The types of vessels prohibited on a given
waterway;
Standardized speed limits on a given waterway;
,Maximum engine horsepower on a given waterway;
Power vessel restriction on a given waterway; and
Waterskiing restrictions.
Other Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations -
<<<Answers>>>>passed and enforced by local municipal
governments. Therefore, it is important to pay close attention
to all signs encountered while boating, and to comply with
any indicated regulations. Boaters must not tamper with or
alter regulatory signs in any way (i.e. hiding, changing,
damaging or destroying, or mooring to a sign is not
permitted). Failure to comply with these regulations is a
chargeable offense.
Stand-on Vessel (B) - When encountering another vessel, as
the operator of the stand-on vessel, you must: -
<<<Answers>>>>Maintain course and speed;
Keep a proper lookout and return communication with the
give-way vessel; and
Do all you can to avoid collision.
Give-Way Vessel (A) - <<<Answers>>>>As the operator of
the give-way vessel, you must take early and substantial
action to avoid collisions.
Safe Boating to Avoid Collisions -
<<<Answers>>>>Avoiding collisions involves precautionary
, measures (e.g. proper lookout, use of radar if present), but
more importantly, collision avoidance is made possible when
boat operators know how to deal with situations appropriately.
Boats in constant motion will meet quickly, so take early and
substantial action to avoid collisions.
As a general rule, rowboats, sailing vessels, and canoes are
less maneuverable and therefore have - <<<Answers>>>>the
right-of-way over power-driven boats. However, if one vessel
is unable to maneuver as it normally would, the most
maneuverable vessel gives way.
Steer Clear of Tug Boats - <<<Answers>>>>A tug boat can
pull a vessel with a long tow line that can hang underneath the
water's surface, making it very difficult to see. Attempting to
pass between a tug and its tow could result in your vessel
hitting the hidden line and capsizing, or getting hit by the
towed object.
According to the Canadian Collision Regulations -
<<<Answers>>>>any vessel not under command, or vessel
restricted in its ability to maneuver - including fishing vessels,
sailboats, paddle craft, canoes, and kayaks - has the right of
way over power-driven vessels unless it is overtaking the
power-driven vessel.
Shipping Lanes - <<<Answers>>>>Remember that large
vessels found in shipping lanes will not always see your small
