You will be taken out of the realm of conning and visual plotting to coastal cruising out of sight of land, navigating in tidal waters, dealing with current, standing clear of danger, and determining position by visual observation or with the use of electronic devices.

Develop a back-up system to your electronic navigation tools and advance your piloting skills by taking this exciting course!

While meteorology itself is quite technical in nature, Fundamentals of Weather is presented in a clear, straightforward manner that eliminates much of the jargon. You'll come to learn how to recognize clouds and what they portend; understand why "red sky at night" is indeed a sailor's delight; and much more.

Whether you are a sailboat skipper, a seasoned or new crew member, or even just contemplating buying a sailboat, this a course not to be missed!

Successful completion of the accredited midterm exam awards you your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). By passing the final Boating Course exam you will have learned additional skills that allows you to join Canada’s largest association of recreational boating enthusiasts with the benefits of a full CPS membership.

Sign up for this, the CPS flagship course. Better yet, enroll the family!

Register before October 1st and take advantage of our early bird discount!

All boats need maintenance to correct for the gradual deterioration from wear and tear, let alone exposure to the elements. A boater should be constantly on the alert for signs of vessel degradation, and make repairs while the problem is minor.

From spark plugs to bottom paint, this course covers all the basics for DIY boaters.

Traditional navigation, GPS fixes and Way Points are studied, along with the introduction of Deviation. You will learn how to interpret charts, apply the DR plot, use bearings, fixes, running fixes, the Collision Regulations, and apply plotting and labeling in both True and Magnetic, as adopted by the Training Department. Students will apply these navigation skills in three homework cruises and in the take-home cruise examination.

Seamanship also explains the skills needed to understand the hazards of weather, wind, waves, tides and tidal currents, and how to deal with them. And since unforeseen circumstances can arise at sea, such as man-overboard or medical emergencies, the Seamanship course addresses the where and how of acquiring the skills to deal with potentially such life-threatening situations. And, of course, you will “learn the ropes” - from knots, hitches and bends, to splices.

The Extended Cruising course helps establish the skills required for you to seek distant shores. Individual course sections are taught by several highly-experienced offshore sailors. Topics include: The Boat;The Sails; The Well-found Vessel; Passage Planning; Passage Making; Oceanography and Weather; Instrumentation; Adverse Conditions.

Sign up for the Extended Cruising Course and come one step closer to fulfilling that dream!

Designed as a practical "how to" program, subject matter in JN includes: Introduction to the principles on which celestial navigation is based; The marine sextant - how to select one, care for it, and use it to take sights of the sun; Route planning using both paper and electronic chart formats, including the Maptech program (CD included); Weather information, its sources and electronic media; and much more....

By the end of JN, you will be able to plan an offshore voyage, find position at sea and, since electronics can fail, use celestial navigation to obtain a running fix. And you will be ready for the ensuing Navigator course where you will learn more advanced techniques for getting fixes from other celestial bodies and sights. By the end of the complete program, you will be confident to undertake the navigation of an offshore voyage, from pre-trip planning to final arrival.

Successful completion of the accredited midterm exam awards you your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). By passing the final Boating Course exam you will have learned additional skills that allows you to join Canada’s largest association of recreational boating enthusiasts with the benefits of a full CPS membership.

Sign up for this, the CPS flagship course. Better yet, enroll the family!

Register before February 1st and take advantage of our early bird discount!

Learn how to use your electronic equipment to its full potential. Make an educated decision when buying new equipment or upgrading the existing electronic navigation aids on your boat.

A must-take course for any serious boater!

Improved position information, course planning and real time speed/direction data improves your boating safety and cruise enjoyment but reduces transit time and fuel consumption.

Get the latest information about connecting your GPS to a laptop, desktop, PDA or tablet computer, and the use of navigational programs for computers. You get practical knowledge by using an electronic charting program that is included on the accompanying CD with over 200 electronic charts.