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Age - Horsepower Restrictions
The table summarizes how these restrictions
apply.
| How this applies to operators of
pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for
recreational purposes |
Power restrictions |
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Under 12 years of age, and not directly
supervised
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Can operate a vessel with no more than 10 hp
(7.5KW)
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Between 12 years and under 16 years of age,
and not directly supervised
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Can operate a vessel with no more than 40 hp
(30KW)
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Under 16 years of age
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Not allowed to operate a Personal
Watercraft
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16 years of age and over
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No power restrictions
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At the present time these restrictions apply to all
areas in Canada outside of the Northwest and Nunavut
Territories.
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