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RECREATION

The following three courses are offered in partnership with and taught by the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS).
 

Basic Boating and Safe Navigation (36 Hours)  l ^top Fee: $215.00 plus GST (includes exam, charts, nautical instruments and course materials) This is a comprehensive course in safe boating for power and sail boaters on coastal and inland waters. Topics include compass charts, navigational aids, course plotting, safety at sea, regulations, manners and customs, anchoring and refuelling. Note: Successful candidates will receive their “Pleasure Craft Operator Card” and are eligible for membership in CPS, boat insurance programs and advanced courses. Normal refund policy is not in effect due to the cost of materials provided to learners. Dates: Jan. 10 – Mar. 27 (Thurs.) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Pleasure Craft Operator Card – Canadian Coast Guard Approved (9 Hours)  l ^top Fee: $70.00 plus GST (includes course materials) Mandatory boat operator licensing is now a reality. All operators born after Apr 1,1983 are required to show proof of competency when operating any pleasure craft fitted with a motor. All operators of craft four metres and under in length, including personal watercraft, are required to show proof of competency (effective September 15, 2002). Earn your Pleasure Craft Operator Card upon successful completion of this course. Note: Normal refund policy is not in effect due to the cost of materials provided to learners. Dates: Mar. 3 – Mar. 17 (Mon.) CANCELLED Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Piloting (Coastal Navigation) (39 Hours)  l ^top Fee: $185.00 plus GST (includes chart, manual and homework folder) Piloting is the study of navigation practiced in lakes, rivers, bays and sounds in areas close to shore and in harbour approaches. This course includes three aspects of Piloting: · Knowledge of charts, chart work and the plot. · Awareness of conditions and the seamanship skills needed to deal with them. · Boat characteristics and crew responsibilities. Note: Normal refund policy is not in effect due to the cost of materials provided to learners. Prerequisite: · Basic Boating and Safe Navigation CPS Membership Dates: Jan. 9 – Apr. 2 (Wed.) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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