squadron Courses
Due to COVID-19 concerns, all classroom courses scheduled for 2020 and 2021 have been cancelled. Currently, we are looking into delivering online courses in 2021. The courses being considered are Maritime Radio, Boating 1 (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) and Boating 2.
Details will be posted as they become available.
For more information, contact Wayne at 519-767-0132
The following course starts on Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. (Cancelled)

Maritime Radio
Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) (Cancelled)
Suggested Prerequisite – None
Details – 3 evenings once per week (Wednesday)
Dates – April 1st, 8th and 15th.
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form “automatic” radio. Secure your lifeline. Be sure that you and your family take the Maritime Radio course. This complete package will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement exam which is included as part of this courses. To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It’s the law!
Start Date: April 1st, 2020
Three evenings: – April 1st, 8th & 15th
Start Time: 7:30 PM
Room #: 103
Address: Guelph Centennial CVI
289 College Avenue West
GUELPH, ON
Contact: Wayne Young
519-767-0132
young.ferraro@gallivanting.ca
Pricing and Packages:
Non-Member Price – $138.00
Member Price – $124.20
Non-Member – Price$160.00
Member Price – $144.00
To Register Online:
https://www.cps-ecp.ca/course-catalog/course-details/?cps-course-id=88&cps-course=maritime_radio will bring you to the “Maritime Radio” page on the National website.
- Scroll down and select “city” (Guelph)
- Select “Update My Results”
- Scroll down to the Maritime Radio Course for Guelph
- Select your preferred package (with eBook or with Printed Book)
- Select “Login and Add Course To Cart”
- You will now need to set up an account to check out.
The following courses are being considered for the fall of 2020.

BOATING 1
BOATING BASICS (Cancelled)
Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate (PCOC)
Suggested Prerequisite – None
Details – 1 day course or 3 evenings, once per week
The following course starts on Wednesday, April 1st, 2020.
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.

MARITIME RADIO
(Cancelled)
Radio Operator Certificate (Maritime)
Suggested Prerequisite – None
Details – 1 day course or 3 evenings, once per week
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.

Boating 2
(Cancelled)
Beyond Boating Basics
Suggested Prerequisite – Boating 1 – Pleasure Craft Operator Card
Details – 5 – 6 weeks, 1 evening per week
The PCOC makes sure you have immediate navigation and safety skills but it’s just the beginning of what you should know when you get on a boat. In the second of our Boating Series, you are introduced to the art of navigation, anchoring, ropes, lines and knots – not to mention what to expect when the boat is moving under power. This course also has a number of optional topics that will be taught depending on your interests; these include towing, trailering and a check list for layup and launch.

Electronic Marine Navigation (Cancelled)
Suggested Prerequisite – Boating 3 – Introduction to Marine Navigation
Details – 6 – 8 weeks, 1 evening per week

Introduction to Weather
for Recreational Boaters (Cancelled)
Suggested Prerequisite – None
Details – 6 – 8 weeks, 1 evening per week
The following courses are being considered for early 2021.

Boating 3
Introduction to Marine Navigation (Cancelled)
Suggested Prerequisite – Boating 2 – Beyond Boating Basics
Details – 5 – 6 weeks, 1 evening per week
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 skipper should be doing before setting out and when under way, handling a boat under sail as well as your environmental responsibilities and electrical hazards. This course also has a number of optional topics that will be taught depending on your interests; these include tides and currents, canals and locks, and collision regulations.