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Boating 1: Boating Basics
Get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card All operators of motorized pleasure craft are required to show proof of operator competency. All you need to know …
Maritime Radio and DSC – Online Self-Study Course
Note: Enroll in this standing online course anytime. You will schedule your exam with our Squadron when you feel ready for it. The Maritime Radio …
Boating 2: Beyond Boating Basics
More than your Boating Licence The PCOC makes sure you have immediate navigation and safety skills but it’s just the beginning of what you should …
Boating 3: Introduction to Marine Navigation
The third course in our series explores navigation further as you learn how to plot and label on paper charts as well as what the …
Boating 4: Near Shore Marine Navigation Level 1
Formerly – Seamanship Do you know what to do if a boat on fire calls you for help? Can you deal with emergencies on your …
Boating 5: Near Shore Marine Navigation Level 2
Formerly – Advanced Piloting Knowledge of the basics of navigation and planning cruises on a maritime chart is just the start. Expand that knowledge by using …
Boating 6: Off Shore Marine Navigation Level 1
Formerly – Junior Navigator When the GPS ceases to work, be guided by the sun. This is the first of a two-course program of Offshore …
Boating 7: Off Shore Marine Navigation Level 2
Formerly – Global Navigation Use the stars to find your way. This is the second of a two-course program of Offshore Navigation program for the …
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 “do it …
Electronic Marine Navigation
This course will allow the pleasure craft operator to navigate safely knowing his exact location at all times. You will learn to navigate using GPS …
Radar for Boaters
This new course covers the different types of RADAR equipment, their capabilities and limitations Understand the available features and how they apply to your needs. …
Global Weather
Global Weather expands on concepts introduced in the Fundamentals of Weather. In this course you will study topics like El Niño, summer monsoons, or lake …
Fundamentals of Weather
Winds, waves, fog, lightning, hail, tornadoes …. hurricanes! The wise boater respects and anticipates Mother Nature’s many moods. Beyond “red sky in the morning”, the new CPS Weather …
Introduction to Weather for Recreational Boaters
Winds, waves, fog, lightning, hail, tornadoes …. hurricanes! The wise boater respects and anticipates mother nature’s many moods. Beyond “red sky in the morning”, this …
Extended Cruising
Are you ready to ‘cut the ties that bind’? Extended Cruising is an essential first step in understanding the elements of the long-distance passage making …
Sailing
Do you want to learn more about sailing? Do you want to improve your sailing skills and your understanding of how sails work? This Sailing …
Marine Electrical Maintenance
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 …