What This Site Covers
SimpleHarbor was built to address a specific gap: most boating content available online either targets experienced sailors or is written for American regulations that do not apply in Canada. This site focuses on the Canadian context — Transport Canada requirements, the Canadian Hydrographic Service, Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) rules, and the water conditions specific to this country's inland and coastal boating areas.
The three main article areas cover vessel selection, mandatory safety equipment, and basic navigation. These represent the foundational knowledge that anyone new to recreational boating in Canada should have before their first season on the water.
Editorial Approach
Content on SimpleHarbor is written to be factual and specific. General statements without regulatory grounding are avoided. Where numbers are cited — vessel lengths, equipment specifications, horsepower limits — those figures come from current Transport Canada publications, specifically the Safe Boating Guide and the Small Vessel Regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. Readers are encouraged to verify any regulatory detail against the current version of those documents, as requirements are updated periodically.
External links on this site point only to government sources (Transport Canada, Canadian Hydrographic Service, Canadian Coast Guard) and established national organizations (Sail Canada, Paddling Canada, Lifesaving Society Canada). No commercial relationships influence which sources are linked.
Publisher Information
SimpleHarbor is published by SimpleHarbor Media Inc., a federally incorporated Canadian company. The company's registered address and contact information are listed below.
Registered Address
SimpleHarbor Media Inc.
340 King Street West, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5V 1J2
Canada
Business Registration
Corporation number: 1234567-8 (Canada Business Corporations Act)
Contact
For corrections, factual updates, or general inquiries about the content on this site, use the form below or reach out directly.
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Disclaimer
The information on this site is provided for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, professional marine instruction, or a substitute for the current Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide. Boating regulations in Canada are subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying current requirements with Transport Canada and for ensuring their vessel and equipment comply with applicable law before operating on Canadian waters.
SimpleHarbor Media Inc. makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information published on this site. Use of this site is at the reader's own risk.