Next Class TBA
7 PM
Cost $220.00
Click here for directions to Cedarvale
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 this fall or winter.
The Boating Course provides in depth boat operation and safety training. As
well, you will experience the challenge of plotting and navigation.
Best of all, you will interact and make new friends with fellow recreational
boaters while taking part in Canada’s premier boating course.
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.
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Characteristics of boats
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Licensing, registration, and other requirements
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Mandatory equipment
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Optional equipment
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Ropes, lines, and knots
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Handling a boat under power
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Handling a boat under sail
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Weather
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Preparing to launch
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Skipper’s responsibilities before setting out
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Skipper’s responsibilities when under way
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Collision Regulations
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Canadian aids to navigation
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Emergencies
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Canals and locks
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Tides and tidal currents
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Trailering
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Winter lay-up
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Waterskiing
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Auxiliary boats
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Checklist for lay-up
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Pre-launch checklist
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The magnetic compass
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Anchors and anchoring
Contact our Training Officer for registration information and course location.
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