Courses
Brockville Squadron
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
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OUR TRAINING PROGRAM
Brockville Squadron works closely with Kingston and Ottawa Squadrons to deliver most of our boating courses. Experienced instructors and tutors from all three squadrons work together as a team. This ensures we can offer a range of topics presented from a variety of perspectives.
Most of our courses are delivered in a blended format combining self-study, weekly webinars, and individual tutoring. Our interactive learning platform allows 24/7 access to written notes, videos, useful articles, review questions and much more. You can study in the comfort of home on your own time, and receive one-on-one assistance as needed.
UPCOMING COURSES
Basic Navigation
Learn the fundamentals of traditional and electronic navigation, including navigation using paper charts and electronic devices (e.g.,a chart plotter and app-based soft-ware). Participants complete cruise exercises with a chartplotter or tablet/phone navigation app.
Ottawa Squadron is hosting this course with instructors from other Rideau District squadrons also participating. It starts on Tuesday, September 17th. For more information and to register for the course, click here.
Weather for Boaters
This course provides boaters with the tools to find and accurately interpret weather reports and forecasts, and to develop keen judgement in “reading” the sky and water for optimum boating safety in and around Canadian waters.
Brockville Squadron is hosting this course with instructors provided by all Rideau District squadrons. It starts on Thursday, October 17th. For more information and to register for the course, click here.
Maritime Radio
Learn how to operate a marine VHF radio, including a radio equipped with Digital Selective Calling (DSC). After successfully completing the course, you will receive a Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime), which is required by law for anyone operating a marine VHF radio.
The self-study version of the course allows you to proceed at your own pace on our interactive learning platform. The modules include many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF radio. You contact the Squadron Education Officer when you are ready to take the exam, either virtually or in-person if you live in the Brockville area. You can register for the self-study course offered by Brockville Squadron by going to this link on the CPS-ECP course calendar.
Local groups wishing to take the classroom version of the course should contact David Allester to make arrangements.
OTHER COURSES
Most courses offered by CPS-ECP Squadrons across the country are now available either entirely online or via a blended format as described above. This means you are not restricted to taking only courses offered by your local Squadron. To view all the available Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons courses, go to the Course Calendar. Or contact our education officer David Allester for more information.