Manitoba Metis Federation

Have you got your Pleasure Craft Operator Card yet?

Everyone must now have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card in order to operate a boat or personal watercraft. The ten year phase-in period is now over and penalties and fines are being laid for those who are not in compliance.

Get your Pleasure Craft Operator card through B.O.A.T.

(Boat Operator Accredited Training) – a Lifesaving Society Program accredited by Transport Canada. As an affiliate of the MMF and the Lifesaving Society Program, this training is being offered through the Louis Riel Institute. Take the course from an experienced instructor. With successful completion of the exam right after the study course, you will immediately receive your “Pleasure Craft Operator Card.”

Pre-registration with payment is required prior to the course start date. Study guides will be available from the Louis Riel Institute or on the course date before class for $13. Ages 8 and up are welcome.

The course consists of 6 hours of training over two evenings followed by the exam. Experienced boaters are also welcome to purchase a study guide and challenge the exam on the second class date for a fee.

Next Course Dates:

Tuesday, October 5th & Thursday, October 7th, 2010
Tuesday, November 2nd & Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Wednesday, December 1st & Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. both evenings

Location: Louis Riel Institute
Manitoba Metis Federation Building
103-150 Henry Avenue, Winnipeg

Cost: $60/person for full course + study guide $13
$40 to challenge the exam + study guide $13

(cash or cheque only please)

Registration can be done in person at our office (103-150 Henry Ave.) or call Lynn at 984-9480 ext361 for more information (or contact by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )