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Boating Basics and Boating Essentials - 2 courses

**  This course is now underway. **
Additional information on the course content can be found on the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron web site.
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Boating Basics Course Description

All operators of motorized pleasure craft are required to show proof of operator competency. All you need to know for the 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). You may contact Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons to locate a testing facility in your area.

*Upon passing, you can apply for a one year complimentary associate membership.
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Boating Essentials Course Description

Enjoyment and safety on the water require knowledge. Boating Essentials will take you to the next level in your boating education. Technology has changed the way we navigate. However, in order to use a GPS/chartplotter effectively, you should understand the use of paper charts and coastal navigation. The topics covered in this course; magnetic compass, global positioning and charts, navigation, conning, plotting, digital charting, anchoring, lines and ropes will increase your boating knowledge and make your adventures on the water safe and enjoyable.
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Last updated:  Feb. 1, 2023

  • Home
  • Membership
    • 2023 Membership Application
    • Purpose of AMIB
    • Executive
    • Constitution and bylaws
    • AMIB Minutes
  • Past Events
    • 2022 Christmas Party
    • 2022 Spring Picnic pix
    • 2019-07-12 Pt Browning lunch
    • 2019-05-26 Spring Picnic pix
    • 2018-07-25 Montague
    • 2018-06-16 Picnic
    • 02-16-2018 Race
    • 2017 Christmas Party
    • 2017-08-13 Campbell Bay
    • 2017-07-25 Kayak course pix
    • 2017-06-03 Picnic photos
    • 2017-03-17 St Patricks photos
    • 2016 Christmas Dinner
    • 2016-10-04 Pt Browning
    • 2016-08-13 Campbell Bay raftup
    • 2016 Russell Island rendezvous writeup
    • 2016 Russell Island Rendezvous
    • 2016 Kayaking Group
    • 2016 Spring Picnic Writeup
    • 2016 Race Writeup >
      • 2016 Callisto write-up
      • 2016 Toon Town write-up
      • 2016 Race Allen Slade photos
    • 2016-02-13 Hawaii photos
    • 2015 Archives >
      • 2015 Christmas Dinner >
        • 2015-11-28 Christmas Photos
      • 2015 Campbell Bay Raftup photos
      • 2015 Montague picnic June 16
      • 2015 Spring Picnic photos
      • 2015 April Fun Sailing Race >
        • 2015 April Fun Sailing Race Bryan photos
        • 2015 Fun Race Course and Rules
      • 2015 Allen Slade Cape Horn talk
      • Field Trip - Ocean Sciences Center, Sidney
    • 2014 Archives >
      • 2014 Christmas Party
      • 2014 Fall Fair Parade
      • July 30 Campbell Bay Raft-up photos
      • July 17 Blair anchoring photos
      • 2014 Pt. Browning invitation >
        • June 25 Pt Browning
      • Confidence in Boating
      • May 24 picnic
  • Websites / Resources
  • Contact Us