| The Boat Pro seminar provides you with the opportunity
to prepare for your Pleasure Card Operator Card (PCOC) exam.
Clearly the best of the PCOC seminars available, this highly acclaimed
seminar was one of the first to be accredited by the Canadian Coast
Guard.
Crossing the border? CPS-ECP is one of the few providers of safe
boating courses that is approved by both the Canadian Coast Guard
and the U.S. National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
Individuals passing the Boat Pro exam may apply for CPS-ECP Associate
Membership. A leader in its field, the Boat Pro seminar is a great
introduction for your family to boating safety, operation and navigation.
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| The Boating Course: |
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| Whether you are interested in powerboats,
sailing vessels or kayaks, this course is for you! Enjoy boating
activities year round by taking The Boating Course this fall
or winter.
The Boating Course provides in depth boat operation and safety
training. As well, you will experience the challenge of plotting
and navigation.
Best of all, you will interact and make new friends with fellow
recreational boaters while taking part in Canada’s premier
boating course.
Successful completion of the accredited examination (midterm)
will allow you to receive your Pleasure Craft Operator Card
(PCOC).
Passing the final exam allows you the opportunity to join
CPS-ECP (Canada’s largest association of recreational
boating enthusiasts) and receive the benefits of membership.
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Seamanship:
(formerly Piloting) |
Prerequisite:
The Boating Course |
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| As a CPS-ECP Boating Course graduate, you
expect more from your boating experiences. You plan next
year’s season to be better than ever. Our advanced
level courses further your pleasure by strengthening your
boating skills. |
| The Seamanship Course extends the navigation
and vessel-handling techniques introduced in the Boating
Course. |
| The course presents the three aspects of
piloting. |
| 1. |
Navigation and Plotting Skills:
interpretation of charts and chart symbols; the DR plot;
bearings; Fixes and running Fixes; determination of course
to steer in a current, and determining distance off. |
| 2. |
Seamanship Skills:
understanding the hazards of weather, wind, waves, currents,
tides and tidal currents, and how to deal with them. |
| 3. |
Boat Capabilities and Performance:
hull speed, stability, rudders and propellers. |
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| Advanced Piloting |
Prerequisite:
Piloting |
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The “Advanced Piloting” course
expands on elements of “The Boating Course” and
“Piloting”. It demands greater accuracy in positioning
and plotting exercises as well as adherence to standardized
labeling. Your chartwork skills will be developed to standards
recognized in the maritime industry.
You will be taken out of the realm of conning and visual plotting
to coastal cruising out of sight of land, navigating in tidal
waters, dealing with current, standing clear of danger, and
determining position by visual observation or with the use
of electronic devices.
Develop a back-up system to your electronic navigation tools
and advance your piloting skills by taking this exciting course.
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| Celestial Navigation: |
Prerequisite:
Advanced Piloting |
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The practice of celestial navigation involves
careful observation of the sun and moon as well as planets
and stars. Combining these observations with centuries-old
principles, allows a navigator to determine the vessel’s
position.
For the modern navigator, there are electronic systems such
as Global Positioning System (GPS), Long Range Navigation
(Loran), photoenhanced digital charts, and other navigational
aids.
We all want the convenience and accuracy of electronic navigational
aids, but a prudent navigator will never attempt a long voyage
without the knowledge and skills of celestial navigation.
Let the sky be your guide. Sign up for the Celestial Navigation
Course today.
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| Navigating with GPS |
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This seminar will introduce you to the
versatile Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers
that are now common in everyday life.
GPS is one of the technical marvels of the space age
which has put exceptional accuracy into the hands of
anyone who will take the short time needed to learn
about its pros and cons.
Within this course you will find simple explanations
of the system which makes GPS so effective as a 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.
Take the opportunity to attend Navigating with GPS.
The results may surprise you.
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| Marine Telephone (VHF) Radio Talk |
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The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures,
as well as everyday operating techniques to you and
your family. As well, the course prepares you for the
Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC
Endorsement examination.
In module 1, you will be taught the uses of marine radios,
choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet,
procedural words and phrases.
Module 2 covers 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.
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| Global Weather |
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| “Global Weather” expands
on concepts introduced in the “Fundamentals of
Weather”. You may choose to take this course for
general interest or because the far horizon tempts you
to sail beyond sheltered waters.
In this course you will study topics like El Niño,
summer monsoons, or lake effect snows.Work with measurements
such as air pressure, temperature, dew point and wind
direction/speed to sharpen your
forecasting skills.
Appreciate the inner workings of tropical cyclones (hurricanes)
and chinooks. Develop skills in offshore
sailing and advance planning including the use of weather
services and interpreting data.
Whatever your reasons, “Global Weather”
is your chance to study the weather in all its moods.
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| Marine Maintenance |
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The full enjoyment of boating includes both the pleasure
of using the boat and the satisfaction of properly maintaining
it. To many boaters, working on their boat is part of
the fun, to say nothing of the savings in costs.
All boats need maintenance to correct for the gradual
deterioration from wear and tear let alone exposure
to the elements. A boater should be constantly on the
alert for signs of vessel degradation, and make repairs
while the problem is minor.
From spark plugs to bottom paint, the Marine Maintenance
course covers all the basics for DIY boaters.
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| Extended Cruising |
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| To roam upon the
seas has long been a dream of many adventurous
sailors. In today’s fast paced life, the
sea remains one of the few places where one can
explore our planet while making a personal journey
as well.
To make port successfully after a long sea voyage
using your own boat and skills is a great accomplishment.
Offshore sailors must be able to fill all the
roles of helmsperson, navigator, plumber, meteorologist,
shipwright, radio operator, cook, doctor, sailmaker,
mechanic and diplomat.
A combination of knowledge and experience coupled
with the essential traits of patience and planning
will lead towards rewarding voyages.
The “Extended Cruising” course helps
establish the skills required for you to seek
distant shores.
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| Power Boating |
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| Your pulse quickens
as you are five miles out in rough seas and the
engine starts to cough. Why is it that engine
problems don’t happen on calm days?
You’ve had a great day out but the thought
of docking in a stiff cross breeze sends shivers
down your spine. How can you make that perfect
docking no matter what the conditions?
You feel at the mercy of marina technicians to
explain what is wrong with your boat and how much
it will
cost to fix it.Wouldn’t it be great to understand
more of the systems and propulsion equipment on
the boat?
Expose the mysteries of powerboat systems and
handling. Sign up for the Powerboating Course
today.
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| Seamanship Sail |
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| The Seamanship
Sail Course provides the knowledge required
to operate a sailboat safely in most conditions.
Building upon the skills gained in Piloting,
this course will acquaint the beginner sailor
with day-sailing in protected waters, and
allow experienced sailors to sharpen their
skills.
Emphasis is placed on how a sailboat works
and the special terminology associated with
sailboats and sailing, as well as practical
seamanship. While there is no chart work
or navigation, the particular problems of
piloting under sail, and making progress
to windward are discussed.
Expose the mysteries of sailboat systems
and handling. Sign up for the Seamanship
Sail Course today.
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| Fundamentals of Weather |
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| This course covers
many aspects of the formation and
behavior of the weather around us.
Meteorology (the study of weather)
is quite technical in nature. In contrast,
“Fundamentals of Weather”
is presented in a straightforward
manner eliminating 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,
it will become possible for you 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”.
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| Instructional Techniques |
A useful guide to classroom
instruction designed for CPS-ECP
instructors and proctors.
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Boatwise
Designed to provide the essential
information to help make children
safer on or near the water.
It is a resource guide and NOT
a course. It is meant to be
adapted and used to suit individual
needs.
Unit I
Introducing the Program
The Boat and its Basics
The Boat and its Basics (contd.)
Unit II
The Boat and its Basics (contd.)
Operating the Boat
Etiquette, Courtesies, and Rules
of the Road
Unit III
Safety Afloat: Rules of the
Road, Signalling
Safety Afloat: Aids to Navigation
Unit IV
Getting Underway: Casting Off,
Steering, Watching the Weather
Preparing for Emergencies: Using
Distress Signals, Using the
radio
Unit V
Reviewing the Program Content
Sharing Knowledge and Skills
Receiving Recognition
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