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Boating 2 and 3 Combined - Classroom

Boating 2 and 3 Combined - Classroom

Suggested Prerequisite Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)

Details Students will meet in a classroom 1 evening per week for the duration of the course. Course length varies depending on the course from 9 evenings to 12 evenings. Printed or Ebook course material will be distributed to the students either on the first night or prior to the start of the course.

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Start Date: Sep 25th, 2024

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Contact: Hans Etzel
(705) 722-0060
barriecpstraining@rogers.com

Address: Barrie Eastview Secondary School
Room# Library
421 Grove St E
BARRIE, ON

Class Status: 4 Seats remaining

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These combined courses are run sequentially on every Wednesday night. B2 and B3 go beyond the PCOC course to cover subjects such as weather, anchoring, safety at sea, marine regulations, aids to navi... Read moregation, electronic navigation ,paper chart navigation etc. B2 and B3 each end with an open book test. Course fees do not include postal shipment of course materials. For further information or registration contact Hans Etzel at barriecpstraining@rogers.com or 705-722-0060.Read less

Pricing and Packages:

Boating 2 and 3 Combined with Printed Book

Non-Member Price

$310.00

Member Price

$279.00

Boating 2 and 3 Combined No Book option for a 2nd Family Member

Non-Member Price

$215.00

Member Price

$193.50

Start Date: Sep 10th, 2024

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Contact: Charles Hawkswell
(250) 334-0225
capelazoeducation@gmail.com

Address: Rose Annex behind Chapel on Rose Avenue
Room# Off Military Row 19 Wing
Rose Avenue
COMOX, BC

Class Status: 13 Seats remaining

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2nd family member registrants receive their own charts & homework book, but share text books & plotting instruments with their family partner.

Pricing and Packages:

Boating 2 and 3 Combined with Printed Book

Non-Member Price

$375.00

Member Price

$300.00

Boating 2 and 3 Combined No Book option for a 2nd Family Member

Non-Member Price

$260.00

Member Price

$208.00

Start Date: Sep 17th, 2024

Start Time: 7:30 PM

Contact: Miranda Hunnisett
(705) 309-6441
training.cpsmidland@gmail.com

Address: TBA
Room# TBA
TBA
MIDLAND, ON

Class Status: 9 Seats remaining

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Basic Navigation and Boat Handling (Boating 2/3) takes you beyond the basics, giving you the confidence to undertake passages safely using fundamental concepts in electronic and chart-based navigatio... Read moren. The course covers a skipper's responsibilities in planning a passage and while under way. Practical concepts include handling a power vessel on passage and while leaving and approaching a dock, as well as basic the basic elements of handling a vessel under sail. This in-person, classroom course meets once a week in Midland (location to be announced) starting mid-September and finishing in early December.Read less

Pricing and Packages:

Boating 2 and 3 Combined with Printed Book

Non-Member Price

$310.00

Member Price

$248.00

Boating 2 and 3 Combined No Book option for a 2nd Family Member

Non-Member Price

$195.00

Member Price

$156.00

Start Date: Sep 10th, 2024

Start Time: 7:30 PM

Contact: Miranda Hunnisett - Squadron Secretary
(705) 309-6441
training.cpsmidland@gmail.com

Address: TBA
Room# TBA
TBA
MIDLAND, ON

Class Status: 10 Seats remaining

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Get ready to explore unfamiliar waters knowing the basics of electronic and traditional navigation, boat handling under sail and power, and the responsibilities of skippers for safe operation of their... Read more vessels. Join our experienced instructors and fellow Georgian Bay boaters for 12 weeks of engaging classroom learning and discussion.Read less

Pricing and Packages:

Boating 2 and 3 Combined with Printed Book

Non-Member Price

$310.00

Member Price

$248.00

Boating 2 and 3 Combined No Book option for a 2nd Family Member

Non-Member Price

$195.00

Member Price

$156.00

Start Date: Jan 29th, 2025

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Contact: Alexa Stochmal
(250) 390-3805
education@nps-cps.ca

Address: Nanaimo Yacht Club
Room# Upper Hall
400 Newcastle Ave
NANAIMO, BC

Class Status: 20 Seats remaining

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION This is a classroom course with the course material (manual, quizzes, instructional videos and links to relevant web pages and websites) being delivered online through a link to... Read more the CPS-ECP website. The classroom is located at the Nanaimo Yacht Club, 400 Newcastle Ave., Nanaimo, BC. Once enrolled, you will be provided a link to the CPS-ECP website to access the materials. Training charts and a manual chart plotter will be delivered by Canada PostRead less

Pricing and Packages:

Boating 2 and 3 Combined with Printed Book

Non-Member Price

$330.00

Member Price

$280.50

Boating 2 and 3 Combined No Book option for a 2nd Family Member

Non-Member Price

$195.00

Member Price

$165.75

Start Date: Sep 11th, 2024

Start Time: 6:30 PM

Contact: Tony Read
(604) 219-4311
tonyr@shaw.ca

Address: Sutherland Secondary School
Room# 306
1860 Sutherland Ave
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC

Class Status: 23 Seats remaining

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The North Shore Power Squadron is offering the new Basic Navigation and Boat Handling Course (BN+BH) as a combined classroom and online course in a Simulcast setting. The new course is stronger on Ele... Read morectronic Navigation with less time spent on Paper Chart Plotting. Our Students enjoy this course. - This is the CLASSROOM Student registration Site.... It will remain open until September 18, which is one week after the course start date. Classroom and Online students have the ability to Zoom into the class on the nights they are out of town.... Students will have access to online study material.... The course is eleven weeks duration. The North Shore Squadron also has an excellent student cruise program for Students to test their new Navigation skills. All Students are encouraged to attend the student cruise. For further information contact Tony Read at: 604 219 4311. Please also visit our Website at https://www.northshorepowersailsquadron.ca/Read less

Pricing and Packages:

Boating 2 and 3 Combined with Printed Book

Non-Member Price

$375.00

Member Price

$337.50

Boating 2 and 3 Combined No Book option for a 2nd Family Member

Non-Member Price

$260.00

Member Price

$234.00

Start Date: Sep 11th, 2024

Start Time: 7:00 PM

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

Address: Claremont Secondary School
Room# 135
4980 Wesley Rd
VICTORIA, BC

Class Status: 20 Seats remaining

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Combined Boating #2 & Boating #3 We as a Squadron have decided to combine the Boating 2 & 3 into one course with the exams at the end. With doing it this way we do not have to give up any of our value... Read more added portions of the course that we offer. With combing the course we will be able to offer the Student Cruise which is a day of training on the water. Tour of the Canadian Hydrographic facilities Fire Extinguisher demonstration and practice Plus all the material from both the Boating #2 Beyond the PCOC Boating #3 Introduction to Navigation The course will run Jan 10, 2024 – April 10, 2024 Wednesday evenings 7 – 10 pm Claremont School Room 135 4980 Wesley Rd VictoriaRead less

Pricing and Packages:

Boating 2 and 3 Combined with Printed Book

Non-Member Price

$375.00

Member Price

$337.50

Non-Member Price Discount Applied

$350.00($25.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Sep 9th, 2024

Member Price Discount Applied

$312.50($25.00)

Boating 2 and 3 Combined No Book option for a 2nd Family Member

Non-Member Price

$260.00

Member Price

$234.00

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Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC)

All operators of motorized pleasure craft are required to show proof of operator competency. All you need to know for th... Read moree Transport Canada test is presented in an easy to read format that is both informative and entertaining. You can be confident that this study guide meets all the standards established by Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety. As an extra benefit, if you pass the test offered by Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, your Card is recognized by BOTH Transport Canada and The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (USA).Read less

Suggested Prerequisite none

Maritime Radio Certificate - ROC(M)

The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses... Read more 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!Read less

Suggested Prerequisite none

Basic Navigation and Boat Handling

Learn the fundamentals of traditional and electronic navigation, including navigation using paper charts and electronic ... Read moredevices (e.g., a chart plotter and app-based software). Boat handling subjects include operator and crew responsibilities, handling emergencies, anchoring techniques, docking and undocking techniques, marine weather, collision avoidance rules, and tide and current tables. Quizzes and charting exercises allow participants to practice and test these navigation skills. Each section includes course notes (printable), instructional videos, skill-testing quizzes and practice exercises, and links to supplementary resources, including web-based links and videos related to each topic. Participants must complete the cruise exercises with a chartplotter or tablet/phone navigation app. The course provides options for purchasing apps starting at $14.00. The course can be either a single 12-to-13-week course or two shorter courses. An optional final exam, including an electronic navigation cruise, is also available.Read less

Suggested Prerequisite Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)

Table of Contents (PDF)

Basic Navigation

Learn the fundamentals of traditional and electronic navigation, including navigation using paper charts and electronic ... Read moredevices (e.g., a chart plotter and app-based software). Each section includes course notes, which can be downloaded electronically or printed in booklet format, instructional videos, skill-testing quizzes and practice exercises, and links to supplementary resources, including web-based links and videos related to each topic. Participants must complete the cruise exercises with a chartplotter or tablet/phone navigation app. The course provides options for purchasing apps starting at $14.00. The course, which can be taken online/virtual or in a classroom (where available), is 8 to 9 weeks in length (at the discretion of the instructor team). A final exam is also available.Read less

Suggested Prerequisite Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)

Table of Contents (PDF)

Boat Handling

Learn the fundamentals of boat handling and safety techniques, including skipper and crew responsibilities, preparing fo... Read morer departure, handling emergencies, anchoring techniques, lines and knots, docking and undocking techniques, marine weather, collision avoidance rules, and tide and current tables. Each section includes course notes, which can be downloaded electronically or printed in booklet format, instructional videos, skill-testing quizzes and practice exercises, and links to supplementary resources, including web-based links and videos related to each topic. The course, which can be taken online/virtual or in a classroom (where available), is 7 to 8 weeks in length (at the discretion of the instructor team). A final exam is also available.Read less

Suggested Prerequisite Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)

Table of Contents (PDF)

Near Shore Marine Navigation Level 1 (B4)

This course will increase your confidence by focusing on the manual navigation technique called Dead Reckoning followed ... Read moreby logbook protocols. This is followed by a review of fixed and floating aids and more detailed navigational techniques. Other chapters will increase your knowledge of environmental influences on the marine environment: Tides and Currents, Weather, and Wind and Waves. Still other chapters are devoted to specific procedures to follow when things go from bad to worse: skills for boating handling during adverse weather, managing emergencies, and coordinating rescue efforts with the Coast Guard. Finally, you must demonstrate your proficiency in tying various knots and splices. The exam includes an extensive quiz section and charting/cruise exercise testing you understanding all topics covered in the course.Read less

Suggested Prerequisite B3: Introduction to Navigation or Basic Navigation and Boat Handling - Part 2

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Offshore Marine Navigation Level 2 (B7)

This is the second of a two-course program of Offshore Navigation program for the recreational boater. It introduces the... Read more navigator to route planning for going offshore, may the voyage be long or short. While overshadowed by the new electronic systems, the art and science of celestial navigation is still a valuable asset to the offshore boaters. This course provides the student with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills of celestial navigation. It involves the use of a sextant for taking sights on the sun, planets, moon, and stars. This course was formerly called Global Navigation.Read less

Suggested Prerequisite B6: Offshore Marine Navigation Level 1

Practical Weather for Boaters

This course will improve your understanding of the systems that cause weather. It will help you use forecasts more intel... Read moreligently and to augment forecasts with local observations. This will improve your decision making. It will help you develop keen judgments in “reading” the sky and sea for optimum boating safety in and around Canadian waters. Each section includes a manual (e-copy), instructional video, quiz/exercise activity, and links to supplementary resources.Read less

Suggested Prerequisite none

Table of Contents (PDF)

RADAR for Boaters

This course covers the different types of RADAR equipment, their capabilities and limitations. It helps you understand t... Read morehe available features and how they apply to your needs. Learn how to use your RADAR for collision avoidance and for navigational purposes. The course covers everything about RADAR from how and where to mount the antenna to how to use and interpret the displays.Read less

Suggested Prerequisite none

Boat and Engine Maintenance

Keep the water on the other side of the wall! From spark plugs to bottom paint, this course covers all the basics for �... Read more�do it yourself” boaters. This course will equip you with the knowledge required to prevent onboard problems, carry out specialized tasks and tackle both short-term troubleshooting as well as long-term boat care. It features practical information and handy tips suitable for both new and existing boat owners. The dream of owning, maintaining and using your own boat without great expense can be achieved through the completion of the Boat & Engine Maintenance Course.Read less

Suggested Prerequisite none

Marine Electrical Maintenance

Learn how to maintain electrical systems in your boat properly and safely. Gain a solid foundation in wiring, direct cur... Read morerent systems, and alternating current systems found on recreational vessels. It also covers galvanic and stray current corrosion, lightning protection, interference suppression and electrical troubleshooting. Learn how to maintain electrical systems in your boat properly and safely. Gain a solid foundation in wiring, direct current systems, and alternating current systems found on recreational vessels. It also covers galvanic and stray current corrosion, lightning protection, interference suppression and electrical troubleshooting. Enrol in the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course with your local Canadian Power and Sail Squadron, because PEACE OF MIND IS PRICELESS!Read less

Suggested Prerequisite none

Seminar: Tropical Weather for Boaters

The Seminar is designed to be done in one sitting of about 90 minutes. Many boaters like to spend all or part of their w... Read moreinters sailing in tropical waters, and no doubt wonder what sort of weather they might encounter. The meteorology behind winter weather in the Tropical Zone is very much different from that which we experience here in the mid-latitudes. This seminar gives provides a quick review of mid-latitude weather, and then explains the differences that we would find in the tropics, and why they are different. A good follow up of this course would be Weather for Boaters which is a multi week course with Tutor support.Read less

Suggested Prerequisite none

Seminar: Tides and Currents

For the safety of oneself, the boat’s crew and the boat itself, the boater had best be prepared to take tides and cur... Read morerents into consideration when planning a voyage of any length in tidal waters. Failure to do so can result in the vessel’s running aground or, just as embarrassing and damaging, snapping off a mast in a collision with a bridge or utility cable stretched across a tidal river. It is not possible to cover every detail of the subject of tides and currents within the constraints of this seminar, but it will certainly give the student a solid introduction to the subject. To learn more, we highly recommend boaters take the CPS-ECP courses, B4: Near Shore Marine Navigation Level I and B5: Near Shore Marine Navigation Level II. Tides and currents are covered more extensively in those courses.Read less

Suggested Prerequisite none

Seminar: How to Use a GPS

This introductory online seminar is for boaters who want to know the basics of how to set up their GPS/Chartplotter, und... Read moreerstand how it works, how to use it to and how it can connect to other boat electronics including tablets and smart phones. In this seminar, you will learn about waypoints, routes and how to best use the display options available for charts and data. Knowing how to plan and safely execute a route and interpret what you see on the charts is important A section is included on the capabilities of multi-function displays connected to an autopilot, sensors, radar, AIS or DSC radio. This is an interactive seminar and to help you assess your learning, there are question and answer segments located throughout the various sections.Read less

Suggested Prerequisite none

Seminar: Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell

The Seminar is designed to be done in one sitting of about 90 minutes. Before electronic navigation aids like GPS and e... Read morelectronic chartplotters came along, coastal sailors plotted fixes by using natural and man-made references, such as lighthouses, buoys, church steeples, radio/TV towers, and so on, that were plotted in their exact locations on paper navigation charts. They did this by taking quick-succession bearings on two or more of these objects, thus producing lines of position (LOPs) that crossed each other at some point. When these LOPs were plotted on the paper chart, the sailor could see the fix, indicating the boat’s position. This process is called getting a terrestrial fix. However, if the sailor is in the middle of an ocean, there are no lighthouses or church steeples. There is a solution however, and as the Friendly Giant used to say, “Look up … way up,” and there are all those heavenly bodies, “lighthouses in the sky.”Read less

Suggested Prerequisite none

Boating 2 and 3 Combined - Classroom

Barrie - Barrie - Sep 25th, 2024

Comox - Cape Lazo - Sep 10th, 2024

Midland - Midland - Sep 17th, 2024

Midland - Midland - Sep 10th, 2024

Nanaimo - Nanaimo - Jan 29th, 2025

North vancouver - North Shore - Sep 11th, 2024

Victoria - Brentwood Bay - Sep 11th, 2024

Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC)

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Basic Navigation

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Near Shore Marine Navigation Level 1 (B4)

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Practical Weather for Boaters

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RADAR for Boaters

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