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http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/deb...ck_visitor.htm

According to this, if I want to spent more than 45 days operating in Canada
(quite likely if I want to see Newfoundland), I have to have proof of
competency in three forms, one of which only appears applicable if I charter
a boat up there. So...

Take a Canadian boating course. or get (quote):

An operator card or equivalent that meets the requirements of their state or
country.

My state and country do not issue such cards except for USCG licenses. Now
what do I do?

Interesting aside: It appears that in most of Canada alcohol can only be
consumed on boats with permanent sleeping and cooking facilities while they
are tied to a dock. That would be the end of life as we know it for most
boaters here in the US although it wouldn't change my habits any.

--
Roger Long

On Aug 30, 12:41*pm, "Roger Long" wrote:
....
My state and country do not *issue such cards except for USCG licenses. *Now
what do I do? ...

Apparently you can "challenge" the test. You only need to get 75%
correct and the book from which they are testing is on the web site I
linked. It might be something you could do when you check in. If
you've got a current Merchant Marine ticket of some sort or any state
recreational boater's cred I suspect that would do. I recall that
some states grant licenses over the net. Maybe you could shoot
Transport Canada an email or call them:

-- Tom.