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Originally Posted by Bandwagon Surfer
That is insane. I got mine by accident (I did not read some directions properly and walking into a gym where I was handed the test. Tests are fun, so I decided to stay and take it). It is such an easy test, all the answers to the questions were given away by the other questions.
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How long ago was that? I think it is different now and everything goes through Transport Canada or one of their select accredited facilities.
While I didn't find it difficult, I did have to read through all the material beforehand. There were many things that I wouldn't have known (like how many of what types of flares you need when you are "x" kilometers from shore. Or how many types of life saving devices you need on boats of different lengths. I also didn't know all the different warning flags and nautical terms (like gunwale, transom or freeboard). Or when and why to use certain types of anchors. What radio frequencies to use in emergencies or non-emergencies. There was actually quite a bit to it and I was surprised.
Having said that, I got 96% on my first try. But I definitely had to prepare.