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The Pleasure Craft Operator Card is valid for life.  \nThis easy to read and complete course manual not only allows you to successfully pass your exam, but also gives you all the knowledge which will allow you to navigate with confidence.  \nTable of contents  \nMost Common Causes of On-water Incidents or Fatalities ...................... 6  \nBoating Terminology .................................................... 7  \nLaws and Regulations that Apply to Pleasure Craft 10  \nRequirements to carry proof of competency.............................. 10  \nRestrictions that apply to pleasure craft................................. 12  \nLicensing, Registration and Canadian Compliance Labeling Requirements ..... 14  \nPleasure craft license ............................................ 15  \nRegistration .................................................... 16  \nHull Serial Number (HIN) .......................................... 18  \nCompliance Notice .............................................. 19  \nInspection of pleasure craft ........................................... 21  \nProhibition of careless operation....................................... 21  \nRequirements for due care and reasonable consideration for others .......... 22  \nRules for safe navigation ............................................. 22  \nNavigational requirements ............................................ 24  \nProhibition of dumping pollutants ...................................... 25  \nCriminal Offences ................................................... 26  \nPlanning and Preparation for Boating Trips .................................. 27  \nMinimum Safety Equipment ........................................... 29  \nBest planning and preparedness practices............................... 30  \nMandatory Safety Equipment ............................................. 32  \nPersonal protection equipment ........................................ 32  \nBoat safety equipment ............................................... 37  \nFire fighting equipment .............................................. 40  \nDistress equipment ................................................. 42  \nNavigation equipment ............................................... 46  \nSharing the Waterways .................................................. 49  \nSafe speed ........................................................ 49  \nCollision Regulations ................................................ 51  \nOrder of responsibility between vessels ................................. 52  \nUse of courtesy and common sense .................................... 54  \nDisplaying the right navigation lights for the vessel ...................... 56  \nRecognizing vessels by their lights .................................... 59  \nCanadian Aids to Navigation System (CANS) ................................. 62  \nLateral buoys system ................................................ 62  \nSpecial buoys ...................................................... 64  \nPreventing Emergency Situations .......................................... 68  \nKnowing personal limitations of the operator and limitations of the vessel ..... 68  \nIdentifying emergencies due to weather and water conditions............... 68  \nPreventing emergency situations ...................................... 70  \nResponding to Emergencies .............................................. 74  \nIdentifying emergency situations and taking appropriate action ............. 74  \nIdentifying medical emergencies and taking appropriate action ............. 79  \nHypothermia ................................................... 79  \nCold-water shock ............................","cbCaimvHRp2vcELn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimvHRp2vcELn","pdf",7186166,55,"English","# Who needs the card?\n# Most common causes of on-water incidents or fatalities\n## Drowning prevention and PFD use\n## Alcohol and fatigue risks","[{\"question\":\"Who needs a Pleasure Craft Operator Card and what must they carry on board?\",\"answer\":\"Operators of motorized pleasure craft must have proof of competency on board at all times. 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