PABI

Professional Association of Boating Instructors

PABI’s Boat Operator Card Manual

As of September 15, 2009, all operators of pleasure craft fitted with a motor used for recreational purposes, will need proof of their operator competency.

This can be a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card, other marine competency’s (which are listed on the Transport Canada web page: www.boatingsafety.gc.ca or call services Canada at:1-800-267-6687), proof of having successfully completed a boating safety course prior to April 1, 1999 or a completed rental boat safety checklist (for power-driven rental vessels). (more…)

Scuba Diving Courses

Many of our PABI members also teach Scuba Diving. We would encourage our existing and new customers to choose from our list of PABI members who also teach Scuba Diving:

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Become an Instructor

You would apply using our application form (see further on in this section). To become a Professional Association of Boating Instructors Ltd. Instructor, you need to be an Instructor or Teacher in some area. We only take trained Teachers or Instructors, so we can run a short and efficient Instructor course. (more…)

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Boat Operator Card

Boat Operator Card Courses are approximately 8 hours long. They can be run on one day, or two half days. This course includes the writing of the quiz and your permanent Boat Operator Card.

Below is a partial list of scheduled courses. If you are interested in taking a course, please contact PABI or the school listed for that specific course.

If you have a group of six or more people, most of our Training Centres will put together a course for you. We do have Instructors that travel, so if you are in an area near where we do testing, we may have an Instructor available to do a course. For more information check the location page for a list of Training Centres, or contact PABI.