Rivers Inlet Sportsman's Club
There has been some confusion about what credentials you need to operate a powered watercraft in BC. Technically you need to carry a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card, (sometimes referred to as a boating license). The Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is actually a federal certificate issued by Transport Canada and valid in all Canadian provinces and territories. You can obtain your PCOC by completing the Transport Canada-approved online course - www.boatinglicense.ca.
However, this was obviously going to prove to be problematic for resort and lodge guests. So, we were given another option whereby if our guests demonstrate proof of competency by attending a boating orientation seminar on arrival and completing a "Rental Boat Safety Checklist" then they get a temporary permit valid for their stay.