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The Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card

12 June, 2010 (14:02) | Boating Safety | By: Heather

Many Canadians are rushing to get their Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) before boating season starts in earnest. Since September 2009, anyone operating a motorized vessel (including a sailboat with auxiliary engine, or dinghy with motor) in Canada needs to have one of these cards, which requires you to pass a multiple-choice test of basic [...]

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The Beneteau Oceanis 323: weekend sailboat or extended-range coastal cruiser?

26 September, 2009 (20:20) | Sailboat Reviews, Sailing Stories | By: Steve

Note: We have sold our Beneteau 323. In this article and another, Beneteau Oceanis 323 Sailboat Review with Photos (which is based on our online ad), we share much of our experience with that lovely boat.             Canada’s east coast is not exactly the ideal sailing ground for beginners intent on going distances along the [...]

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