Boating

Prerequisite: None

This is the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons’ premier course for the recreational boater. This course teaches basic safe boating knowledge in a classroom setting. Subjects covered in the course include:

1. Boating handling under Normal and Adverse Conditions, both Power and Sail
2. Docking, Anchoring, Ropes, Lines and Knots
3. Aids to Navigation and “Rules of the Road”
4. Government Regulations and New Equipment Requirements
5. Compass and Chart Use
6. Introduction to Cruising and Conning 

Successful completion of this course qualifies you for full CPS membership and the new Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card (PCOC).

Boat Pro

Prerequisite: None

This is the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons’ Coast Guard Accredited course for those individuals wishing to obtain their Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card (PCOC). This course covers the basic boating knowledge required by the Canadian Coast Guard in order to successfully pass the PCOC Exam. This course is best suited for hunters, fishermen, cottagers, new or about to be boaters, and for younger boaters who require the PCOC card now. For all other boaters, we strongly suggest taking the Boating course instead. Successful completion of this course qualifies you for Associate CPS membership and the new Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card (PCOC).

Please review the course descriptions and their scheduled dates on the Course Calendar. If you have any questions, please contact the Training Officer.

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Introductory:
Boat Pro
Boating

Advanced:
Piloting*
Advanced Piloting*

Elective:
Marine Maintenance
Seamanship Power
Seamanship Sail
VHF Radio Talk
Weather

*Members only