Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance

The Boating Course Course Description This CCG accredited course is intended to provide elementary instruction in boat handling, for safe operation of a boat in sheltered waters during daylight hours. The Boating Course is open to the public.   Students   take the CCG exam   and obtain a passing grade of 75%,   will receive their CCG Pleasure Craft Operator Card. Successful completion of the CPS examination  at the end of the entire course,  with a passing grade of 80%, are qualified to become CPS Members. Table of Contents

Boating, Part 1 Characteristics of Boats Licensing, Registration, and Other Requirements Mandatory Equipment Optional Equipment The Magnetic Compass Preparing To Launch Ropes, Lines and Knots Handling a Boat Under Power Handling a Boat Under Sail Weather Skipper's Responsibilities Before Setting Out Skipper's Responsibilities When Under Way Collision Regulations Canadian Aids to Navigation Emergencies Boating, Part 2 Global Positioning and Charts Navigation An Exercise in Conning - Cruise No. 1 Introduction to Plotting Plotting and Labeling Cruising Single-handed Anchors and Anchoring Supplementary Topics Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Appendix 1 - Checklists for Lay-up and Launch Appendix 2 - Pre-launch Checklist Appendix 3 - Transport Canada Vessel Licence Prefixes Appendix 4 - Standards for Plotting and Labeling Appendix 5 - Trip Plan Glossary Bibliography