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Recreational boaters
should take
the Boat Pro
Course as soon as possible!
This course is accredited by the Canadian Coast Guard.
Successful completion of the course qualifies you to
receive the Pleasure Craft Operators Card
you will require to prove
Operator
Competency.
The Boat Pro
course manual was one of the first to be accredited by
the Canadian Coast Guard. During the course participants will
receive instruction about:
- Boating and safety knowledge for the new boat owner or "about-to-be"
owners
- Aids to Navigation
- Government regulations and required safety equipment
Canadian Power and Sail Squadron's
Boat Pro
course provides you with the basics of legal and safe boating practices to
standards prescribed by the Canadian Coast Guard. The 8-hour course overview is
intended for the operators and crews of small vessels and covers a wide range of subjects including
types and characteristics of boats, mandatory and suggested on-board safety
equipment, emergency equipment and procedures, marine rules of the road,
Canadian aids to navigation , boat maintenance and weather tips.
BOAT PRO MANUAL CONTENTS
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Know Your Boat
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Equipping Your Boat
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Safety Awareness
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Marine Rules of the Road
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The Canadian Aids to
Navigation System
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Trailering/Transporting
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Getting Under Way
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Anchoring
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Docking
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Locks
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Water-Related Activities
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Preventive Maintenance
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Be Weather Wise
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Trip Plan
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Glossary
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References
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After passing the
Boat Pro exam you
will receive a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) valid for life as permanent
proof of boating competency and you will be eligible to become a CPS Associate
member.
Past Boating Graduates may obtain a
PCOC Card
by calling CPS National Headquarters @ 1-888-277-2628 toll free, with a
payment of $20.00.
BOAT PRO MANUAL CONTENTS
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Know Your Boat
-
Equipping Your Boat
-
Safety Awareness
-
Marine Rules of the Road
-
The Canadian Aids to
Navigation System
-
Trailering /Transporting
-
Getting Under Way
-
Anchoring
-
Docking
-
Locks
-
Water-Related Activities
-
Preventive Maintenance
-
Be Weather Wise
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Trip Plan
-
Glossary
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References
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For Boat Pro
Course schedule, location and cost information click
on
Boat Pro Details. The PCOC card is
good for life, valid in the USA,
Successful
candidates receive 1 year CPS Associate
Membership.
For further enquiries or to sign up
for the BOAT PRO course contact
Jack Wainwright at
BoatPro@BurnabySquadron.Com
, (604) 434-3280 or Bev Estock at
BoatPro2@BurnabySquadron.Com , (604)
520-1490 . Enquiries will be responded
to within 24 hours.
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