Navigating with GPS
This seminar will introduce you to the versatile Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers. With this course you will learn simple explanations of the system which makes GPS such an effective navigational aid, and methods of extracting the maximum navigational information from your equipment.
Improved position information, course planning and real time speed/direction data improves your boating safety and cruise enjoyment but reduces transit time and fuel consumption.
Tuesday Evenings (7pm-9:30pm)
Course Duration: 6 weeks
Course Start Date: January 24, 2012
Course End Date: February 21, 2012
Course Fee: $90.00
Online registration is available on the CPS website.
Fundamentals of Weather
This course covers many aspects of the formation and behavior of the weather around us. Meteorology is quite technical in nature, whereas Fundamentals of Weather is presented in a clear, straightforward manner that eliminates much of the jargon.
The study of weather is both fascinating and satisfying. The skills you will develop from this course will serve you for a lifetime. With practice, you will be able to make short term forecasts – challenge the professionals as to who better predicts the weather in your local area.
With Fundamentals of Weather, you will forecast the weather beyond ‘red sky at night’.
Wednesdays Evenings (7pm-9:30pm)
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Course Start Date: January 25, 2012
Course End Date: April 11, 2012
Course Fee: $155.00
Online registration is available on the CPS website.
Maritime Radio Course
The ROC(M) is a Canadian Federal government issued certificate that allows you to operate a marine VHF radio.
The ROC(M) is required by anyone using a marine VHF radio or other marine radios (each person on the boat who will use the radio needs their own card) There are significant fines if you are found using a VHF or marine radio without your card.
In addition, if you received your ROC(M) card before the new Digital Selective Calling was introduced, then you are encouraged to return and get your DSC endorsement for your ROC card.
All new VHF radios are now being sold with a DSC function that will greatly enhance rescue personnel’s ability to assist you in an emergency. Understanding this technology and how to operate it can, in some circumstances, mean the difference between life and death.
Wednesday Evenings (7pm-9:30pm)
Course Duration: 3 weeks
Course Start Date: March 21, 2012
Course End Date: April 4, 2012
Course Fee: $90.00
Online registration is available on the CPS website.
Boating Basics
The Approved Boating Handbook and the seminar prepares you for the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) exam. The best of the PCOC seminars available, this highly acclaimed seminar was one of the first to be accredited by the Canadian Coast Guard.
Whether you take the seminar or simply use the handbook as a study guide, upon successful completion of the exam, you will receive a one-year complimentary Associate Membership to CPS, with its benefits.
Crossing the border? CPS is a provider of safe boating courses approved by both Transport Canada and the U.S. National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
Wednesday Evenings (7pm-9:30pm)
Course Duration: 3 weeks
Course Start Date: March 21, 2012
Course End Date: April 4, 2012
Course Fee: $90.00
Get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card from CPS, by registering on the CPS website.
The Boating Course
Whether you are interested in powerboats, sailing vessels or kayaks, this course is for you! The Boating Course provides in depth boat operation and safety training. As well, you will experience the challenge of plotting and navigation.
Successful completion of the accredited midterm exam will allow you to receive your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). By passing the final Boating Course exam you will join Canada’s largest association of recreational boating enthusiasts with the benefits of a full CPS membership.
Tuesday Evenings (7pm-9:30pm)
Course Duration: 12 weeks
Course Start Date: January 24, 2012
Course End Date: April 17, 2012
Course Fee: $220.00
Online registration is available on the CPS website.