Maritime Radio

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Course Details, and Pricing

Maritime Radio
Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime)

Suggested Prerequisite None

Details 1 day course or 3-4 evenings once per week

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. To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It's the law!

AJAX

Additional Information

This is a four week course and classes will run every Thursday evening from November 21, 2019 until December 12, 2019 and go from 7:00 pm until 9:45 pm. Pricing includes instruction, the test, the exam and your ROC(M) upon successful completion of the course. Also includes practice on a marine radio in class.

Start Date: Nov 21st, 2019

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 123

Address: Ajax High School
105 Bayly Street E
AJAX, ON

Contact: Dennis Boileau
905-427-2292
ajaxpowersquadron@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$106.20
Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00

BARRIE

Additional Information

Class meets Thursday for 3 consecutive weeks, ending December 12, 2019

Start Date: Nov 28th, 2019

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: TBA

Address: Barrie Eastview Secondary School (TBC)
421 Grove Street East
BARRIE, ON

Contact: Hans Etzel
705-722-0060
training@barriecps.org

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$106.20
Non-Member Price
$160.00
Member Price
$144.00

BARRIE

Additional Information

A 1-day program with test at the end of the day

Start Date: Nov 23rd, 2019

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: N/A

Address: Barrie Eastview Secondary School
421 Grove Street East
BARRIE, ON

Contact: Hans Etzel
705-722-0060
training@barriecps.org

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$180.00
Member Price
$162.00
Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20

LANGLEY

Additional Information

Class created to enable WBAS-enrolled students to have their course results recorded.

Start Date: Oct 17th, 2019

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: TBD

Address: Brookswood Senior Secondary
20902 37a Ave
LANGLEY, BC

Contact: Joy Ruffeski
604-533-2831
lenmurphylps@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$98.00
Member Price
$88.20
Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00

BURLINGTON

Additional Information

This course runs over 2 evening 6:30 - 9:00 both evenings. The exam is included and is written on the second evening. Member pricing is discounted 20% to $112 for the hardcopy or $110.40 for the e-book. We can also collect payment by Interac e-Transfer. You can contact us for details on that process. If you are a couple and wish to share a book, contact us for specific pricing for the "second family member". We recommend picking up the textbook and reading the material in advance. There is a hardcopy text OR an e-book. Once registered, you can pick up the textbook or we will arrange to have the e-book e-mailed to you. Access to the Burlington Sernior's Centre is via Teen Tour Way.

Start Date: Jan 22nd, 2020

Start Time: 6:30 PM

Room #: Multipurpose Room

Address: Burlington Seniors' Centre
2285 New Street - Access from Teen Tour Way
BURLINGTON, ON

Contact: Ray Kirkham
905-523-9721
BurlingtonPowerSquadron@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$110.40
Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$112.00

BURLINGTON

Additional Information

NOTE - This class ended Nov 13th, 2019. The posting is retained untill all students complete their exams.

Start Date: Nov 6th, 2019

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: n/a

Address: Burlington Seniors' Centre
2285 New Street on Teen Tour Way
BURLINGTON, ON

Contact: Ray Kirkham
905-523-9721
BurlingtonPowerSquadron@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

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BURNABY

Additional Information

Class will be 3 consecutive Tuesday nights.

Start Date: Apr 21st, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 100

Address: Burnaby Mountain Secondary School
8800 Eastlake Drive
BURNABY, BC

Contact: Colin MacGillivray
778-877-6553
colin_macgillivray@telus.net

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20

VICTORIA

Additional Information

Start Date: Nov 7th, 2019

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: tba

Address: Camosun Coastal Centre
100 MapleBank Road
VICTORIA, BC

Contact: Murray Gordon
250-516-2814
radio@victoriasquadron.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$180.00
Member Price
$162.00
Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20

LONDON

Additional Information

Start Date: Oct 15th, 2019

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: yyy

Address: Catholic Central High School
450 Dundas Street
LONDON, ON

Contact: Alice Baratta
519-453-2172
anbaratta@execulink.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$160.00
Member Price
$144.00
Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20

VICTORIA

Additional Information

Start Date: Dec 17th, 2019

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 135

Address: Claremount Secondary School
4980 Wesley Ave
VICTORIA, BC

Contact: Len Burton
250-656-6450
brentwoodbaysquadron@live.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00
Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$106.20

DUNCAN

Additional Information

Start Date: Oct 28th, 2019

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: tba

Address: Cowichan Exhibition Grounds
7380 Trans Canada Highway
DUNCAN, BC

Contact: Nancy Dower
250-710-2726
ndower@ualberta.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20
Non-Member Price
$180.00
Member Price
$162.00

SURREY

Additional Information

Start Date: Jan 7th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 105

Address: Earl Marriott Secondary
16th ave
SURREY, BC

Contact: Andrew
604-515-5566
Info@whiterocksquadron.org

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$98.00
Member Price
$88.20
Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00

COURTENAY

Additional Information

Start Date: Oct 12th, 2019

Start Time: 9:00 PM

Room #: tba

Address: Filberg Center
411 Anderton Avenue
COURTENAY, BC

Contact: Charles Hawkswell
250-334-0225
capelazocps@live.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20
Non-Member Price
$180.00
Member Price
$162.00

COURTENAY

Additional Information

Start Date: Nov 2nd, 2019

Start Time: 9:00 PM

Room #: tba

Address: Filberg Center
411 Anderton Avenue
COURTENAY, BC

Contact: Charles Hawkswell
250-334-0225
capelazocps@live.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20
Non-Member Price
$180.00
Member Price
$162.00

COURTENAY

Additional Information

Start Date: Nov 23rd, 2019

Start Time: 9:00 PM

Room #: tba

Address: Filberg Center
411 Anderton Ave
COURTENAY, BC

Contact: Charles Hawlswell
250-334-0225
capelazocps@live.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20

COURTENAY

Additional Information

One day course

Start Date: Nov 23rd, 2019

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: tba

Address: Filberg Centre
411 Anderton Ave
COURTENAY, BC

Contact: Charles Hawksbwell
250-334-0225
capelazocps@live.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20
Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00

TORONTO

Additional Information

Start Date: Nov 11th, 2019

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: tba

Address: Forest Hill Collegiate Institute
730 Eglinton Ave. West
TORONTO, ON

Contact: Peter Frost
416-571-0038
seo@torontopowersquadron.org

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$180.00
Member Price
$162.00
Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20

PICKERING

Additional Information

Start Date: Feb 1st, 2020

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: -

Address: Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club
635 Breezy Drive
PICKERING, ON

Contact: Clint Scott
416-770-1600
clint.scott@fbps.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$119.00
Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$100.30

HALIFAX

Additional Information

The course takes place over 2 sessions: Friday 6 - 9:30 pm and Sunday, 12:30 - 5 pm. Exam takes place at the end of the second session. Instructor will confirm Sunday afternoon start time.

Start Date: Jan 24th, 2020

Start Time: 6:00 PM

Room #: Fuller Room

Address: Halifax-Jan 24-St. James Anglican Church Hall
2668 Joseph Howe Drive (at Armdale Roundabout)
HALIFAX, NS

Contact: Adriana McCrea (Squadron Educational Officer)
adriana@winedt.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$119.00
Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$100.30

BAYFIELD

Additional Information

Students will have the opportunity to use a simulator to make and receive calls.

Start Date: Apr 14th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: Hall

Address: Harbour Lights Marina
27 Charthouse Hill
BAYFIELD, ON

Contact: Gary Alcock
519-955-5106
garyandhattie@cabletv.on.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$100.30
Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$119.00

THUNDER BAY

Additional Information

4 NIGHTS OVER TWO WEEKS TUESDAYs and THURSDAYs 5 MAY; 7 MAY; 12 MAY; & 14 MAY. 7-9PM

Start Date: May 5th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 1023

Address: HIGH SCHOOL - SUPERIOR C.V.I.
333 NORTH HIGH ST.
THUNDER BAY, ON

Contact: Darryl Storey
807-768-4706
darryl.storey@tbaytel.net

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00
Non-Member Price
$98.00
Member Price
$88.20

LONDON

Additional Information

Class meets Thursdays, January 9th to January 30th, 2020.

Start Date: Jan 9th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: tbd

Address: John Paul II Catholic High School
1300 Oxford St. E.
LONDON, ON

Contact: Alice Baratta
519-453-2172
anbaratta@execulink.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$160.00
Member Price
$144.00
Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20

ST. JOHN'S

Additional Information

For more information or assistance with registration, contact debbie.a.churchill@gmail.com or 709-895-3137. The Maritime Radio course is 2 evenings in duration: January 30, 2019 (Thursday) and February 6, 2019 (Thursday) from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Classes take place at the Marine Institute in St. John's, NL (Room W2046 first evening, then W2048 second evening).

Start Date: Jan 30th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: W2046 & W2048

Address: Marine Institue
155 Ridge Road
ST. JOHN'S, NL

Contact: Debbie Churchill
709-895-3137
debbie.a.churchill@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20
Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00

NIAGARA FALLS

Additional Information

Start Date: Nov 19th, 2019

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: tba

Address: Maritime Radio Course
4848 Victoria Avnue
NIAGARA FALLS, ON

Contact: Nick Louras
905-651-0719
nlouras@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$180.00
Member Price
$162.00
Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20

PARRY SOUND

Additional Information

DO NOT SEND MONEY BY ELECTRONIC METHOD DO CONTACT JOHN MASON masonj@vianet.ca OR 705.342.1315

Start Date: Jan 8th, 2020

Start Time: 6:30 PM

Room #: tba

Address: Maritime Radio
1 College St.
PARRY SOUND, ON

Contact: JOHN MASON
705-342-1315
masonj@vianet.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$106.20
Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00

OAKVILLE

Additional Information

You’re on the water and in trouble. Who do you call? How do you call? When do you call? Do you really know, what you do not know? Maritime radio is a great way to connect to information and assistance from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the radio must have a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime) (ROC(M)), so this course could be a family affair! In addition to emergency radio procedures you'll discover the advantages of everyday operating techniques; the many uses of maritime radios, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases as well as Digital Selective calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (DSC/GMDSS). This course is three Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Course takes place at Oakville Trafalgar High School at 1460 Devon Rd, Oakville, Room #102 Wednesday February 05, 2020 Wednesday February 12, 2020 Final exam Wednesday February 19, 2020. Starting at 7pm until finished NEW ADDED FEATURE Our new VHF Radio simulator will be used in this course. "Hands-on" simulated radio operations will be a part of this course and available to all students Please note: If you have a second family member to enrol please use the E-Book registration. There will be NO E - BOOKS offed in this course. For more information contact Mike Johnson Cell 905-220-3358 email mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Start Date: Feb 5th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 102

Address: Oakville Trafalgar High School
1460 Devon Rd
OAKVILLE, ON

Contact: Mike Johnson
905-220-3358
mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$98.00
Member Price
$83.30
Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00

OAKVILLE

Additional Information

You’re on the water and in trouble. Who do you call? How do you call? When do you call? Do you really know, what you do not know? Maritime radio is a great way to connect to information and assistance from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the radio must have a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime) (ROC(M)), so this course could be a family affair! In addition to emergency radio procedures you'll discover the advantages of everyday operating techniques; the many uses of maritime radios, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases as well as Digital Selective calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (DSC/GMDSS). This course is three Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Course takes place at Oakville Trafalgar High School at 1460 Devon Rd, Oakville, Room #102. Tuesday December 03, 2019 Tuesday December 10, 2019 Final exam Tuesday December 17, 2019. Starting at 7pm until finished NEW ADDED FEATURE Our new VHF Radio simulator will be used in this course. "Hands-on" simulated radio operations will be a part of this course and available to all students Please note: If you have a second family member to enrol please use the E-Book registration. There will be NO E - BOOKS offed in this course. Enroll at boatingcourses.ca/cities/oakville or contact Mike Johnson 905-220-3358

Start Date: Dec 3rd, 2019

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 104

Address: Oakville Trafalgar High School
1460 Devon Rd
OAKVILLE, ON

Contact: Mike Johnson
905-220-3358
mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$98.00
Member Price
$83.30
Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00

NORTH SAANICH

Additional Information

Start Date: Dec 10th, 2019

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: tba

Address: Parkland Secondary School
10640 MAcDonald Park Road
NORTH SAANICH, BC

Contact: Tony Kluge
250-656-7032
registrar@sppss.org

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00
Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$106.20

MISSISSAUGA

Additional Information

Start Date: Nov 13th, 2019

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: tba

Address: Port Credit Yacht Club
115 Lakefront Promenade
MISSISSAUGA, ON

Contact: Carlos Ramos
647-390-0411
carlosramos072@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

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MISSISSAUGA

Additional Information

Start Date: Apr 1st, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 100

Address: Port Credit Yacht Club
115 Lakefront Promenade
MISSISSAUGA, ON

Contact: Carlos Ramos
647-390-0411
carlosramos072@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$106.20

RICHMOND

Additional Information

One Saturday

Start Date: Nov 30th, 2019

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: tba

Address: Richmond Yacht Club
7471 River Road
RICHMOND, BC

Contact: BYron Buie
604-271-7938
buie@shaw.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20
Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00

SAINT JOHN

Additional Information

This class takes place over three evenings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday all classes begin at 18:30

Start Date: Jan 13th, 2020

Start Time: 6:30 PM

Room #: Training

Address: RKYC
1042 Millidge Ave
SAINT JOHN, NB

Contact: Doug St Onge
dougst_onge@hotmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$119.00
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
$126.00(10%) Early Bird Discount ends on Jan 6th, 2020
Member Price Discount Applied
$107.10(10%)
Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$117.30
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
$124.20(10%) Early Bird Discount ends on Jan 6th, 2020
Member Price Discount Applied
$105.57(10%)

GABRIOLA

Additional Information

Start Date: Nov 23rd, 2019

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: upstairs

Address: Robert's Place Restaurant
560 North Road
GABRIOLA, BC

Contact: John Van Praet
250-325-3064
johnvanpraet@hotmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20
Non-Member Price
$180.00
Member Price
$162.00

ROBERTS CREEK

Additional Information

Start Date: Oct 26th, 2019

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: tba

Address: Roberts Creek Elementary School
1088 Roberts Creek Road
ROBERTS CREEK, BC

Contact: CPS reg
604-980-5164
sccpsreg@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

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ROBERTS CREEK

Additional Information

This one day course will qualify you to operate your VHF radio officially and appropriately. Materials are to be collected prior to the class for best results. Classroom instruction includes hands on practice. Hours are 09.00 to 16.00. with a lunch break.

Start Date: Mar 21st, 2020

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: Library

Address: Roberts Creek Elementary School 1088 Roberts Creek Road ROBERTS CREEK, BC
1088 Roberts Creek Road
ROBERTS CREEK, BC

Contact: Bill Foley
604-886-3003
sccpsreg@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$98.00