Event Date Event Description Event Location Squadron: London Course: Advanced Piloting Sep 2 Advanced Piloting - 2010 Fall - 2011 Winter
22 Evenings and an Exam Night
You will learn advanced coastal navigation principles to enable you to know, at all times, where you are. The vessel's position can be determined by using landmarks and aids to navigation, allowing for current, leeway, tides and tidal currents. Course content: Become familiar with charts, the compass, steering and timing a course, tides and tidal currents, effect of current and leeway, methods of determining a position, running fixes, aids to navigation, electronic navigational aids and the sextant.
Successful completion of the Seamanship or Piloting Course is a suggested prerequisite .
Prices: Members: $165.00 ($140.00 with discount )
Non-Members: $250.00 ($225.00 with discount )
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Click here HMCS Prevost Room: 2nd Floor - SExE London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: none Recurring London Squadron Courses
Over 60
Years of Training
Boaters
If your interested in being safer and feeling more comfortable out on the water, take one or more of our courses. We have a full list of courses for those just beginning (that comply with Federal legislation) as well as those for the more seasoned enthusiast.
For general queries, courses you do not see in our calendar or other questions about our training program click here and send an email to our training staff outlining your needs. HMCS Prevost / Catholic Central High School London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: DSC Endorsement Recurring Marine Radio - DSC upgrade Exam
You already have the old version of the Radio Certificate (pre DSC)
You already have a manual !
You feel you are prepared to write the exam for the DSC Endorsement.
London Squadron periodically schedules exams, so contact us and we will arrange for you to come into one of our Training sites and write it.
Upon successful completion of the exam, you will receive your ROC(M) with DSC endorsement. All new VHF radios are now being sold with a DSC function that will greatly enhance rescue personnel's ability to assist you in an emergency.
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Prices: Members: $25.00 Non-Members: $45.00
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TBD London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: PCOC Recurring The CARD - Exam
You already have your manual !experience!
You feel you are prepared enough to write the exam for your PCOC card!
London Squadron periodically schedules PCOC exams , so contact us and we will arrange for you to come into one of our Training sites and write it.
Upon successful completion of the exam, you will receive a one-year complimentary Associate Membership to CPS, with its benefits. CPS is a provider of safe boating courses approved by both Transport Canada and the U.S. National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
2009 Sept. 15, it's mandatory for ALL power boat operators!
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Price: $40.00
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You already have a manual !
You feel you are prepared to write the exam for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement.
London Squadron periodically schedules exams, so contact us and we will arrange for you to come into one of our Training sites and write it.
Upon successful completion of the exam, you will receive your ROC(M) - a Canadian Federal government issued certificate that allows you to operate a marine VHF radio.
The ROC(M) is required by anyone using a marine VHF radio or other marine radios (each person on the boat who will use the radio needs their own card)
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Prices: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $50.00
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TBD London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: Boating Sep 9 Boating Course - Fall 2010 Thursday evenings for 16 weeks
Whether you are interested in powerboats, sailing vessels or kayaks, this course is for you! Enjoy boating activities year round by taking The Boating Course . The Boating Course provides in depth boat operation and safety training. As well, you will experience the challenge of plotting and navigation.
Successful completion of the accredited examination (midterm) will allow you to receive your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC).
Passing the final exam allows you the opportunity to join CPS-ECP (Canada’s largest association of recreational boating enthusiasts) and receive the benefits of membership .
Prices: Members: $220.00 ($195.00 with discount )
Non-Members: $238.50 ($213.50 with discount )
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HMCS Prevost Room: 210 (2nd Floor - SW) London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: Seamanship Sail Sep 9 SAIL
Thursday evenings for 16 weeks
The Sailing course provides the knowledge required to operate a sailboat safely. Building upon the skills gained in Seamanship
Prices: Members: $135.00 ($110.00 with discount )
Non-Members: $200.00 ($175.00 with discount )
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HMCS Prevost 2nd Floor - SExE London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: Navigating with GPS Sep 14 Navigating With GPS - Fall 2010
SIX Tuesday Nights from 1900 to 2130
This course covers the fundamentals of operating a GPS receiver, navigating with GPS, sources of GPS error, selecting units, importance of chart datum and some discussion of interfacing your GPS with a personal computer. The flexible format seminar format allows instruction to be tailored to students needs. A practical walkabout session shows you GPS in action.
This course is one module of the Electronic Navigation course.
Prices: Members: $82.00 ($67.00 with discount )
Non-Members: $95.00 ($80.00 with discount )
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Catholic Central High School Room: 100 London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: none Sep 21 Marine Basic First Aid
5 Tuesday Nights from 1830 (6:30pm) to 2130 (9:30pm)
First Aid
The Marine Basic First Aid program is designed to train individuals working aboard ships. The St. John Marine Basic First Aid program is based on the St John Ambulance, Standard level First Aid with CPR level A. Candidates will receive the St. John Ambulance Marine Student Supplement handout along with the St. John Ambulance, Student Reference Guide.
Assigned Marine Student Supplement sections are to be completed for the Marine Basic course. Note that much of the review requires reflection on the part of the candidate and is not "marked" as correct or incorrect. The intention is to have candidates review the supplemental material and apply it in a way that is meaningful to their activities.
This course will be held on Tuesday evenings beginning September 21st.
Price: $120.00
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For those that register and pay the first night of class, we will begin early at 1800 (6pm) to facilitate registration.
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Catholic Central High School TBD London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: Junior Navigator Sep 21 JUNIOR NAVIGATION - Fall 2010 - Start
Tuesday Nights
Junior Navigation - 1st in the Offshore Navigation Series
Junior Navigation and (later) Navigation have been re-introduced as a two course (developed by our USPS partners) equivalent to Celestial Navigation . The first offering, JN, is a gentle introduction to use of the sextant to obtain sun sights to augment and validate electronic positions, and to extend the use of conventional navigation techniques as learned in Advanced Piloting. The course material includes: concepts of celestial navigation; use of the mariner’s sextant to take sights of the sun; the why and how of accurate time determination; how to use the Nautical Almanac; sight reduction to determine lines of position (LOPs); special plotting sheets, charts, and other navigational data for passage planning and offshore positioning.
Today’s recreational boater uses electronics as the primary means of positioning, and employs celestial positioning techniques as a check that the GPS is working correctly, and as backup in the event that electronics fail. In the offshore environment, accurate determination of position is just as important as when one is navigating in coastal waters. While offshore, visible terrestrial landmarks are no longer available to the navigator as reference points. In the Junior Navigation course, the student will learn to substitute celestial objects such as the sun as reference points. .
Successful completion of the Advanced Piloting Course is a suggested prerequisite .
The Navigating with GPS course would also be an asset.
Prices: Members: $100.00 ($85.00 with discount )
Non-Members: $200.00 ($185.00 with discount )
In order that we have all of your course material available for you at your first night of class we encourage you to register early. To reinforce the importance of advanced registration a discount of $15.00 will be applied if you register before Sept 14th, 2010
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Catholic Central High School Room - 118 London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: USPS Navigation Course Sep 21 Navigation - Fall 2010 - Start
Tuesday Nights
Navigation
After Junior Navigation , this course is the second part of the study of offshore navigation , further developing the student's understanding of celestial navigation theory. This Navigation course deals with learning celestial positioning using other bodies, in addition to positioning using the sun (covered in the Junior Navigation course). This course also deals with electronic software tools that can be used to plan and execute an offshore voyage. You will first learn to reduce these sights by the Law of Cosines method. Later in the course, you will learn an additional method of sight reduction, the Nautical Almanac Sight Reduction (NASR) method. You will also learn about sight planning techniques. With that knowledge, you will have the tools to take sights and complete your Navigation Sight Folder. The course includes a chapter on using a software-based voyage planning tool and a navigation program. The final chapter of the course contains a Practice Cruise that ties the separate elements of the course together.
Successful completion of the Junior Navigation Course prerequisite .
The Navigating with GPS course would also be an asset.
Prices: Members: $155.00 ($130.00 with discount )
Non-Members: $255.00 ($230.00 with discount )
In order that we have all of your course material available for you at your first night of class we encourage you to register early. To reinforce the importance of advanced registration a discount of $25.00 will be applied if you register before Sept 14th, 2010
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Catholic Central High School Room 118 London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) & DSC Oct 26 Marine Radio (VHF-DSC)
FOUR Tuesday Nights
(October 26th, November 2nd, 9th & 16th)
Be prepared to write the exam for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement. To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It is the law!
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures, as well as everyday operating techniques to you and your family.
In module 1 , you will be taught the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases.Module 2 covers Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form “automatic” radio.
Secure your lifeline. Be sure that you and your family take the Maritime Radio course.
Prices: Members: $76.00 ($61.00 with discount )
Non-Members: $96.00 ($81.00 with discount )
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Click here Catholic Central High School Room 101 London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: Electronic Charting Nov 9 Electronic Charting
SIX Tuesday Nights from 1900 to 2130
This course takes over where Navigating with GPS leaves off, with the more advanced features of electronic charting. Learn about the different kinds of electronic charting, how they were developed, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to use them in a practical manner.
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.
Prices: Members: $82.00 ($67.00 with discount )
Non-Members: $95.00 ($80.00 with discount )
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Catholic Central High School Room: 100 London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: DSC Endorsement Nov 9 Marine Radio - DSC upgrade
2 Nights - Class & Exam (November 9th & 16th)
With the new DSC format up and operational for the Great Lakes area as of September of 2007, it is time for you to upgrade your present VHF certificate, to include the new DSC portion of the mandatory certification, to allow you the benefits of this new technology. Just imagine, sending a pre-determined, fixed, call for assistance, at the push of a button and allowing you the freedom to deal with the emergency at hand. You may choose to take the whole course again (beginning Tuesday October 6th), as a refresher, or choose only to upgrade your current certification to include the DSC portion only (you then would not be required to attend all 4 sessions).
Note that if you choose the DSC upgrade portion only, you must show proof of current VHF certification .
Prices: Members: $76.00 ($61.00 with discount )
Non-Members: $96.00 ($81.00 with discount )
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Click here Catholic Central High School Room 101 London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: PCOC Nov 23 Boat Pro (PCOC) - November 2010
Four Tuesdays November & December
The Approved Boating Handbook: Boat Pro and its seminar provides you with the opportunity to prepare for your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) exam.
Clearly the best of the PCOC seminars available, this highly acclaimed seminar was one of the first to be accredited by the Canadian Coast Guard.Upon successful completion you will receive a one year complimentary Associate Membership to CPS with access to member benefits associated with this membership.
As of September 15th, 2009 ALL power boat operators require a CARD.
Get the Pleasure Craft Operator Card today from CPS.
Price: $72.00 ($57.00 with discount )
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Catholic Central High School Room 101 London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: Fundamentals of Weather Jan 4 Fundamentals of Weather - Winter 2011
SIX Tuesday Nights from 1900 to 2130
This elective course enables you to anticipate adverse weather and interpret government or media forecasts by gathering pertinent information and reading your own weather signs. Topics include air masses, fronts, clouds, precipitation, general circulation and water in the atmosphere.
Prices: Members: $105.00 ($90.00 with discount )
Non-Members: $125.00 ($110.00 with discount )
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Click here Catholic Central High School Room 100 London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: Seamanship Jan 6 Seamanship - Winter 2011
17 Weeks - Thursday Nights from 1900 to 2130
"Boating got you out there, let Seamanship get you back", the life you save maybe your own!
This course is designed to enhance your knowledge of navigation, traditional and GPS plotting, emergencies, seamanship and boat capabilities (hulls, buoyancy, stability, weather, wind and waves, current and leeway).
Successful completion of the Boating Course is a suggested prerequisite .
Prices: Members: $165.00 ($140.00 with discount )
Non-Members: $250.00 ($225.00 with discount )
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HMCS Prevost Room: 2nd Floor - SExW London, Ontario Squadron: London Course: RADAR Mar 23 RADAR for Pleasure Craft - Winter 2011
4 Tuesday evenings - 1900 to 2130
(March 23rd, 29th and April 5th, 19th)
Now that the cost of radar has been drastically reduced to the point where entry level units can be had for about $1200, many boaters want to learn more about this valuable safety device.
This new CPS course, "Radar for Pleasure Craft" teaches the use and capabilities of marine radar. You learn how to interpret the screen, how to use the various controls, how to measure distance and bearing to other boats and to hazards.
You learn about radar's abilities and limitations. It is important that you understand the meaning of a unit's specifications when selecting a radar and the course explains these.
This course manual has over 130 pages and also comes with a CD that can be used on a PC computer. Among the CD's various features is a radar simulator that allows you try out the common radar controls including VRM, EBL, ERBL, etc.
Learn collision avoidance in the safety of your home using the simulator's MARPA capability.
Prices: Members: $82.00 ($67.00 with discount )
Non-Members: $95.00 ($80.00 with discount )
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