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Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons offers a series of courses in boating knowledge that build from the basic courses required by law to what you’d want to know to cross the ocean.

Maritime Radio with DSC - ONLINE (Self Study)
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, procedur... Read moreal 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!Read less
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
E Munroe Scott
705-768-6529
revmunroe.scott@gmail.com
Address:
Online
n/a
PETERBOROUGH, ON
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Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
John Brewster
(613) 970-0309
john.sandy2006@gmail.com
Address: TRENTON, ON
Additional Information
This is a self contained fully integrated Self-Study course. On registration, you will be provided with a username and password to the Learning Management System where the course resides. You will als... Read moreo receive an email message from your course coordinator / Recognized Examiner that describes the examination process. For the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, the exam will be conducted by Zoom. Although this course is a Self-Study course, your instructor is available for questions.Read less
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The End Date is for registrations, you may take your exam anytime up until September 30, 2022 for no additional charge. There is no actual start time with this Self-Study Course. You will access to th... Read moree materials for 60 days from the day you start studying. You will NOT receive a printed manual for future reference. Your exam will likely be done using Zoom and will take approximately 60 to 90 minutes.Read less
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Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Doug Stewart
250-549-5117
dstewartca@gmail.com
Address:
Okanagan Squadron
Your Home Computer
KELOWNA, BC
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Start Time: 1:00 AM
Contact:
Phil Mackenzie
780-974-5563
phil.mackenzie20@gmail.com
Address:
Self-Study
personal workspace
EDMONTON, AB
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Start Time: 7:00 AM
Contact:
Phil Mackenzie
(780) 974-5563
phil.mackenzie20@gmail.com
Address: EDMONTON, AB
Additional Information
This course is available virtually on our web-based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7 for a period of sixty days. There are no live instructors. Just follow the sequence of... Read more study modules. It includes many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF and MF marine radio. It is fun and you will learn fast. Register anytime with your credit card and get started. Upon registration, you will receive email confirmation, which will include a URL link where you can start the radio course. Log in with the same username and password as for your CPS-ECP account. That will take you to the learning management system where you can start learning. When you feel you are ready for the exam and oral test, contact your Edmonton Squadron Education Officer, Phil Mackenzie, at phil.mackenzie20@gmail.com , and request the contact info of an available Registered Examiner (RE) for Maritime Radio. Make arrangements with the RE for a mutually agreeable convenient time for the testing. In Read less
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Start Time: 12:01 AM
Contact:
Peter LaGrandeur SEO, EC AP VA6RPL
(403) 969-7411
lagrandeurp@techworld.ca
Address: CALGARY, AB
Additional Information
Contrary to the indicated start date there is no actual formal 'begin' date. Students can enroll anytime, and start their study anytime. This web-site-based course is available for home study 24/7.... Read more When you complete your self study of this course, please advise Squadron Education Officer Peter LaGrandeur at lagrandeurp@techworld.ca who will arrange for an Examiner to contact you to do your testing. We do testing one-to-one over a live video web conference. It takes sixty to ninety minutes. Welcome to the world of safe boating!Read less
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Start Time: 12:00 AM
Contact:
Robert Dandurand
(613) 728-0444
360tanzer@gmail.com
Address:
self-study
internet
OTTAWA, ON
Additional Information
Study at your own pace on our web based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7. The modules include many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF Marine radio. It is fun and you... Read more will learn quickly. On registration, you will be sent three emails from CPS-ECP concerning: your registration confirmation, how to access the online program and arrange for an exam, and confirmation of the fee that was paid. Your username and password will provide access for 60 days to the Moodle learning management system where the course resides. When you feel you are ready for the exam and oral test, or if you need assistance, contact the Ottawa Squadron Registered Examiner (RE) Robert Dandurand and make arrangements for a mutually convenient time for the testing. Testing is done, one on one, over a live MS/Teams video link, and takes no more than 1.5 hours. Upon successful completion, you will receive the ROC(M) wallet card which is mailed to you. Read less
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Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Patrick Lavelle
(416) 573-7981
palavelle82@hotmail.com
Address: TORONTO, ON
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Start Time: 12:00 PM
Contact:
Marie Dosso
(416) 602-2113
mariedosso@hotmail.com
Address: MISSISSAUGA, ON
Additional Information
This course is available virtually on our Web based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7. There are no live instructors. Just follow the sequence of study modules. It includes... Read more many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF Marine radio. On registration, you will receive email notification, (WHICH YOU SHOULD KEEP) which will include a URL link where you can start the radio course. Once you are ready to take the exam, email mariedosso@hotmail.com to schedule a date and timeRead less
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Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
frank A kristan
705-523-6272
fmerja123@gmail.com
Address:
Online
N/A
SUDBURY, ON
Additional Information
This course is available virtually on our Web based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7. There are no live instructors. Just follow the sequence of study modules. It include... Read mores many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF Marine radio. You will be contacted to arrange testing which will be done virtually over Microsoft TEAMS, and takes up to 1 ½ hours.Upon successful completion, the Student will receive a Federal Government issued Restricted Operator’s Certificate .Read less
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Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Janet Fraser
(250) 216-3871
radio@victoriasquadron.ca
Address: VICTORIA, BC
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Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Peter N Bey
250-652-2225
PETEBEY@GMAIL.COM
Address:
Saanich Peninsula Power and Sail Squadron
10640 McDonald Park Road, North Saanich BC V8L5S7
NORTH SAANICH, BC
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Start Time: 8:00 AM
Contact:
David Kirsop
(250) 629-6846
davidkirsop@yahoo.ca
Address:
Pender Island
Pender Island
PENDER ISLAND, BC
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Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Norman Pearl
514-900-9761
cps.st.lawrence.district@gmail.com
Address:
Montreal
internet
DORVAL, QC
Additional Information
After registering for the Maritime Radio Self-Study Online program you will be sent emails from CPS-ECP concerning: your registration confirmation, how to access the online program and arrange for an ... Read moreexam , and confirmation of the fee that was paid. You may also receive an email from your local examiner. Please disregard the "Start Date"; it is necessary for the IT system but the actual course will begin whenever you register.Read less
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Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Norman Pearl
514-900-9761
cps.st.lawrence.district@gmail.com
Address:
Montreal
internet
MONTREAL, QC
Additional Information
After registering for the Maritime Radio Self-Study Online program you will be sent emails from CPS-ECP concerning: your registration confirmation, how to access the online program and arrange for an ... Read moreexam , and confirmation of the fee that was paid. You may also receive an email from your local examiner. Please disregard the "Start Date"; it is necessary for the IT system but the actual course will begin whenever you register.Read less
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This Self-Study course is available 24/7. After registering for this Maritime Radio Self-Study Online program, which you will have ACCESS TO FOR 60 DAYS, you will be sent three emails from CPS-ECP co... Read morencerning your registration confirmation, how to access the online program and arrange for an exam, and confirmation of the fee that was paid. You will also receive an email from your course Recognized Examiner. Disregard the start date and time, you can register 24/7 day or night any time.Read less
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Start Time: 3:45 PM
Contact:
Jon Duncan
(111) 111-1111
JonandJulie11@gmail.com
Address:
Grand River
Grand River
KITCHENER, ON
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Start Time: 12:00 PM
Contact:
Ray Kirkham
(905) 523-9721
BurlingtonPowerSquadron@gmail.com
Address: BURLINGTON, ON
Additional Information
This is a self contained fully integrated Self-Study course. On registration, you will be provided with a username and password to the Learning Magagement System where the course resides. You will a... Read morelso receive an email message from your course coordinator / Recognized Examiner that describes the examination process. For the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, the exam will be conducted by Zoom, MS Teams, or other suitable video conferencing software. Although this course is a Self-Study courRead less
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You may register at any time for this course (ignore start date shown). You will receive emails to confirm registration and instructions on accessing the program, plus a welcome email with further inf... Read moreormation re course completion and the exam. All study materials are on-line, but a hardcopy or ePub version of the manual may be ordered through the CPS Store: www.cps-ecp.ca. Online materials are available for 60 days, but the examination can be scheduled whenever you feel prepared.Read less
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Start Time: 9:00 AM
Contact:
Peter Bennett
(604) 817-4165
training.radio@vpsboat.org
Address: VANCOUVER, BC
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Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Jim Forward
(604) 741-2253
jimhobo2forward@gmail.com
Address: SECHELT, BC
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Start Time: 1:00 AM
Contact:
Bev Estock
604-520-1490
bestock@shaw.ca
Address:
Coquitlam Squadron
N/A
COQUITLAM, BC
Additional Information
You may register at any time for this course (ignore start date shown). You will receive emails to confirm registration and instructions on accessing the program, plus a welcome email with further inf... Read moreormation re course completion and the exam. All study materials are on-line, but a hardcopy or ePub version of the manual may be ordered through the CPS Store: www.cps-ecp.ca. Online materials are available for 60 days, but the examination can be scheduled whenever you feel prepared.Read less
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Register at any time. All boaters from any location are welcome! After registering you will receive emails with instructions on how to log in to the course. Course material is available online 24/7 ... Read morefor you to go through at your own pace. Detailed information, video demonstrations, and practice review questions make the course straightforward. If you have questions or you are ready to complete your exam, also online, contact Lynn Meisl at lmeisl@telus.net to schedule your convenient time Read less
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Start Time: 7:00 AM
Contact:
Chris Morgan
(250) 552-0405
cmorgan250@hotmail.ca
Address: PRINCE GEORGE, BC
Additional Information
This course is available virtually on our Web based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7. There are no live instructors. Just follow the sequence of study modules. It includes... Read more many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF Marine radio. It is fun and you will learn fast. Register anytime with your credit card and get started. On registration, you will receive email notification, (WHICH YOU SHOULD KEEP) which will include a URL link where you can start the radio course. Read less
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Start Time: 12:01 AM
Contact:
Christopher Morgan
(250) 552-0405
cmorgan250@hotmail.ca
Address: PRINCE GEORGE, BC
Additional Information
This course is available virtually on our Web based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7. There are no live instructors. Just follow the sequence of study modules. It includes... Read more many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF Marine radio. It is fun and you will learn fast. Register anytime with your credit card and get started. On registration, you will receive email notification, (WHICH YOU SHOULD KEEP) which will include a URL link where you can start the radio course. Read less
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Start Time: 12:00 AM
Contact:
Chris Morgan
(250) 552-0405
cmorgan250@hotmail.ca
Address: PRINCE GEORGE, BC
Additional Information
This course is available virtually on our Web based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7. There are no live instructors. Just follow the sequence of study modules. It includes... Read more many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF Marine radio. It is fun and you will learn fast. Register anytime with your credit card and get started. On registration, you will receive email notification, (WHICH YOU SHOULD KEEP) which will include a URL link where you can start the radio course. Read less
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Register at any date. All boaters from any location are welcome! After registering you will receive emails with instructions on how to log in to the course. Course material is available online 24/7 fo... Read morer you to go through at your own pace. Detailed information, video demonstrations, and practice review questions make the course straightforward. If you have questions or you are ready to complete your exam, also online, contact Bob Lebeck at blebeck@shaw.ca to schedule your convenient time .Read less
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Start Time: 12:00 PM
Contact:
Rob Anderson
(416) 725-3786
r.j.m.anderson@fbps.ca
Address: PICKERING, ON
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Start Time: 6:00 PM
Contact:
Ryan Lippert
123-123-1234
cpscourseinstructor@gmail.ca
Address:
Don Valley Squadron
Don Valley Squadron
TORONTO, ON
Additional Information
Shortly after registration, you will receive a login, which allows 24/7 online access to the learning materials for 60 days. When you are ready to challenge the exam, reach out to the course contact... Read more and you will be connected with a Recognized Examiner to make arrangements for an exam to be conducted via online videoconference at a mutually agreeable time. The examination takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. Successful candidates will receive a permanent ROC(m) card by mail.Read less
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Start Time: 11:00 AM
Contact:
Adriana McCrea
(888) 277-2381
adriana.000cps@gmail.com
Address: HALIFAX, NS
Additional Information
This course is via our Web based Moodle study platform (https://www.cps-ecp.ca/moodle), which is available to the student 24/7. On registration, you will receive email confirmations, (WHICH YOU SHOULD... Read more KEEP) one of which include the URL link for accessing the radio course. Log in with the same username and password as for your CPS-ECP account. When you are ready for the exam, send an email to the course contact person to request a convenient time for the testing, administered by a Registered Examiner.Read less
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Start Time: 12:00 PM
Contact:
Doug St. Onge
(506) 343-1618
dougst_onge@hotmail.com
Address: SAINT JOHN, NB
Additional Information
Please note that this course is available any time you wish to do it. Simply sign up and do the course. When you are finished contact Doug, our Examiner here in the Saint John area and he will arra... Read morenge the exam.Read less
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Start Time: 1:01 PM
Contact:
Gaston Damecour
(506) 444-1122
cdr-fredericton@cps-ecp.org
Address: FREDERICTON, NB
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This course is always open. Please disregard the "Start Date", which is only necessary for the IT system. Start at your convenience and contact the Squadron Course Coordinator to arrange exam date and... Read more time when you are ready to write the exam. After registering for the Maritime Radio (Self-Study) Online course you will receive 3 emails from CPS-ECP: registration confirmation, how to access the online course material and your contact person, and an Invoice. You may also receive an email from your local examiner. Read lessRead less
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This course is always open. Please disregard the "Start Date", which is only necessary for the IT system. Start at your convenience and contact the Squadron Course Coordinator to arrange exam date an... Read mored time when you are ready to write the exam. After registering for the Maritime Radio (Self-Study) Online course you will receive 3 emails from CPS-ECP: registration confirmation, how to access the online course material and your contact person, and an Invoice. You may also receive an email from your local examiner. Read less
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Start Time: 4:00 AM
Contact:
Rick Collins
(709) 746-0716
rwjacollins@gmail.com
Address: ST. JOHN'S, NL
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Start Time: 7:00 AM
Contact:
Hans Etzel
705-722-0060
barriecpstraining@rogers.com
Address:
online
online
BARRIE, ON
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VHF Maritime Radio Course offered here only online, 27/7 at your pace, self directed. Download material, study, contact us for online exam. Cost $125 includes course link, support, exam and government... Read more issued license upon completion, valid for life. CPS-ECP membership discount available upon completion. Send questions to cpsorillia@gmail.comRead less
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The End Date is for registrations, you may take your exam after December 31st for no additional charge. There is no actual start time with this Self-Study Course. You will have access to the mater... Read moreials for 60 days from the day you start studying. You will NOT receive a printed manual for future reference. Your exam will be done using Zoom if you live outside the Nanaimo area or in person if you live in the area and will take between 45 and 90 minutes.Read less
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Start Time: 11:00 AM
Contact:
Agathe Gaulin
250-247-9714
seo-gabriolaisland@cps-ecp.org
Address:
Online
Moodle
GABRIOLA, BC
Additional Information
Once you feel satisfied that you master the subject matter and know your phonetic alphabet, contact our Educational officer at : seo-gabriolaisland@cps-ecp.org to schedule an Exam date and time. This ... Read moreExam could be held on Gabriola Island or via Zoom meeting app.Read less
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Start Time: 11:00 AM
Contact:
Agathe Gaulin
(250) 339-5654
seo-gabriolaisland@cps-ecp.org
Address: GABRIOLA, BC
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Start Time: 11:00 AM
Contact:
Agathe Gaulin
(250) 247-9714
seo-gabriolaisland@cps-ecp.org
Address: GABRIOLA, BC
Additional Information
This course gives you access to the online materials to study to write the Roc-M exam. A printed manual is available for purchase from the Gabriola Squadron Education officer for $50. Please contact ... Read moreher at: seo-gabriolaisland@cps-ecp.org. When you are ready to write the Radio Operator's exam, including knowing the phonetic alphabet, please let the Education Officer know and she will schedule a time to write, either virtually, using a GoTo video app link, or in person, at a mutually agreeable space.Read less
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