Course Information
| This spring we are offering VHF Radio and Sailing. |
VHF Radio & DSC
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as 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. This complete package will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement exam which is included as part of this courses. To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It's the law!
Students will have the opportunity to use a simulator to make and receive calls. Running on 3 Tuesday nights with the exam on the last night. April 14, 21 and 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
| Harbour Lights Marina 27 Charthouse Hill BAYFIELD, ON |
$120.00 for Non-members |
Register (once on the Maritime Radio page, select province, select Bayfield for City and Goderich for Squadron - update and scroll down)
or contact:
Gary Alcock
519-955-5106
Please register by April 7th.
Sailing
Do you want to learn more about sailing? Do you want to improve your sailing skills and your understanding of how sails work? This Sailing Course covers the practical and theoretical basics of sailing and sailing seamanship. The range of topics is broad: from a description of different sailboat rigs, sail plans, hull types, and rigging to stability, balance, and the physics of sailing; from sailing at different points of sail to handling heavy weather and storm conditions; from spinnaker handling to reefing; from leaving the dock to mooring and anchoring. It also covers sailing safety, navigation rules, and sailing tactics Whether you are a new sailor or you are an experienced sailor and want to increase your sailing knowledge and skills, this course is for you.
Course is planned for 10 Sessions: Mondays, April 6, 13, 20, 27. Tuesdays May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2, 9.
| Harbour Lights Marina 27 Charthouse Hill BAYFIELD, ON |
$126.00 for Non-members |
Register (once on the "Sailing" page, select province, select Bayfield for City and Goderich for Squadron - update and scroll down)
or contact:
Gary Alcock
519-955-5106
Please register by March 30th.
Other course information and schedules are available a s part of the main CPS-ECP course catalog.