Courses 2023-2024

London Power and Sail Squadron

Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS) Courses 2023 – 2024


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PCOC – Pleasure Craft Operator’s Certificate – (Boating 1)

Note:  This is your Boating License

For this course, candidates should register early enough to have received and read over the material at least 1 week prior to the start of the course.  After the last class,  candidates will make arrangements to write their test online.  The PRINTED BOOK is recommended!

(4 Courses Offered.  Each course consists of 3 classes.)

Nov. 22, 29, Dec 6 2023 (Wednesdays)
Jan 17, 24, 31 2024 (Wednesdays)
Mar 19, 26, Apr 2 2024 (Tuesdays)
May 6, 13, 27 2024(Mondays)

eBook:                                         Non – member  – $120.00        Member – $108.00
Printed Book (recommended):    Non – member – $ 125.00        Member – $112.50

Early Bird Special – Register  1 month prior to the first class, deduct $10.00!

 

Maritime Radio (VHF Radio) 

Note:  This is your Radio License

For this course, candidates should register early enough to have received and read over the material at least 1 week prior to the start of the course.  After the last class,  candidates will make arrangements to write their test online.  The PRINTED BOOK is recommended!

(4 Courses Offered.  Each course consists of 3 classes)

Sep. 21, 28, Oct 5 2023 (Thursdays)
Nov 16, 23, 30 2023 (Thursdays)
Jan 11, 18, 25 2024 (Thursdays)
Mar 21, 28, Apr 4 (Thursdays)

eBook:                                         Non – member  – $150.00        Member – $135.00
Printed Book (recommended):    Non – member – $ 150.00        Member – $135.00
2nd Family Member (Shares Book)  Non – member – $110.00     Member – $  99.00

Early Bird Special – Register  1 month prior to the first class, deduct $10.00!

Basic Navigation and Boat Handling Part 1 (Boating 2): 

Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 2023     Mondays  (6 Classes)

eBook:               Non – member  – $180.00        Member – $175.50
Printed Book  (recommended):    Non – member – $ 200.00        Member – $180.00
2nd Family Member (Shares Book)  Non – member – $125.00     Member – $112.50

Early Bird Special – Register  1 month prior to the first class, deduct $10.00!


Near Shore Navigation Level 1 (Boating 4):

Sept. 13 – Oct 23, 2023      Tuesdays (6 Classes)

eBook:               Non – member  – $265.00        Member – $238.50
Printed Book:    Non – member – $ 270.00        Member – $243.00

Extended Cruising: 

Feb 21 – May 22, 2024      Wednesdays  (13 Classes)

Printed Book:    Non – member – $ 215.00        Member – $193.50

Early Bird Special – Register  1 month prior to the first class, deduct $10.00!

Boating 5 – Near Shore Navigation Level 2: 

        Jan. 8 – Apr. 8, 2024     Mondays   (12 Classes)

Printed Book:    Non – member –  $265.00        Member – $238.50

Early Bird Special – Register 1 month prior to the first class, deduct $20.00!

Electronic Navigation: 

Sep. 14 – Nov. 2, 2023      Thursdays  (8 Classes)

eBook:               Non – member  – $230.00        Member – $207.00
Printed Book:    Non – member – $ 240.00        Member – $216.00

Early Bird Special – Register  1 month prior to the first class, deduct $10.00!

Boating 3: 

Nov. 13 – Dec. 18, 2023      Mondays    (6 Classes)

eBook:               Non – member  – $195.00        Member – $175.50
Printed Book:     Non – member –  $200.000      Member – $180.00
2nd Family Member (Shares Book)  Non – member – $125.00     Member – $112.50 NO NOTE FOR SECOND FAMILY MEMBER

Early Bird Special – Register  1 month prior to the first class, deduct $10.00!


Practical Weather for Boaters:

Jan.11 – Feb 29, 2024      Thursdays   (8 Classes)  (Online only)

eBook:               Not Available
Printed Book:    Non – member –  $160.00        Member – $144.00

Early Bird Special – Register  1 month prior to the first class, deduct $TBA!

Boat & Engine Maintenance:

Mar. 4 – Jun 10, 2024      Mondays (12 Classes)

Printed Book:    Non – member – $ 205.00        Member – $184.50

Early Bird Special – Register  1 month prior to the first class, deduct $15.00!

 

Marine Electrical Maintenance:

Sep. 13 – Nov. 15, 2023      Wednesdays (10 Classes)

Printed Book:    Non – member – $ 205.00        Member – $184.50

 

Sailing: 

Feb. 6 – Apr. 2, 2024      Tuesdays    (9 Classes)

Printed Book:    Non – member – $ 195.00        Member – $175.50

Early Bird Special – Register  1 month prior to the first class, deduct $10.00!

 

Radar:  

Mar. 21– Apr. 11, 2024      Thursdays   (4 Classes)

Printed Book:    Non – member – $ 180.00        Member – $162.00

Early Bird Special – Register  1 month prior to the first class, deduct $10.00!

Note:  All classes will be online using Webex or Zoom.  Start time:  7:00 p.m. EST. Only current CPS members qualify for the discounted member’s price.  eBooks are only available for certain courses.  Printed books are recommended over eBooks.       

 

Register and Payment: 

Please register ASAP so materials can be ordered and shipped to you!!!  Sometimes it can take over 4 weeks from time of registering to receiving the materials!!!

To register and pay for a course, go to:  www.cps-ecp.ca or www.boatingcourses.ca  .

Questions:  Contact:  Carl Lee – clee@odyssey.on.ca