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Ground tackle: a general term used for all gears used in anchoring a vessel.

Gunwale: the upper edge of the side of a boat.

Canadians continue to be confused by, or are lacking awareness of the requirements surrounding the Pleasure Craft Operator's Card to operate a powered vessel.  The Government calls this "proof of competency".  Currently, proof of competency is required to all those operating a vessel

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