Recently someone posted that "All operators of motorized pleasure craft in Canada to have their proof of competency by September 15, 2009" Checking the Canadian regulations shows that nothing has changed for most boaters. The value of the Dollar is the big obstacle to visiting Canada. The quote below clears up any misunderstanding. _http://www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety/oc-faq.htm#20_ (http://www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety/oc-faq.htm#20) Do the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations apply to non-residents? _^_ (http://www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety/oc-faq.htm#Operator-Competency) The Regulations apply to non-residents if: * They operate their pleasure craft in Canadian waters for more than 45 consecutive days or, * They operate a pleasure craft that is licensed or registered in Canada (including rented or chartered boats). The Regulations do not apply to non-residents who operate their pleasure craft (licensed in a country other than Canada) in Canadian waters for less than 45 consecutive days. Please note that a proof of residence will be required on board at all times. If you require more information on how Canadian requirements apply to non-residents visit the Requirements for _Foreign Recreational Boaters In Canadian Waters_ (http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/facts/foreign.htm) . Ken Buck **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

Bucks2@aol.com wrote: > The value of the > Dollar is the big obstacle to visiting Canada. > > Ken Buck > > Ken - I did not realize that getting more value for your dollar in Canada would be a BIG OBSTACLE - gee maybe it hurts now that our dollar is worth more on the International markets that the mighty American one!! Todays opening quote on the International Exchange 1 US$ = 1.0183 Canadian Dollar John Tones "Penta" Sidney BC Canada