Tuesdays
Cost: $2.00.
Another great season of Toonie Tuesdays has come to an end. A special thank you goes out to all the presenters and boaters that came out to our Toonie Tuesday evenings to make this another fun and educational program.
Details subject to change.
Blue - completed, Salmon - next presentation, Grey - future presentation.
Location: Avalon Lounge at Port Whitby Marina: Click here for map
Time: 7PM - 9PM
Date |
Description |
| February 13, 2024 |
Aids to Navigation with Robert E. Lee |
| February 20, 2024 |
Weather with John Rycroft |
| March 12, 2024 |
Marine Flares with Mike Reid |
| March 19 and 26, 2024 |
Double Yacht Braid Splicing |
| Saturday April 13, 2024 |
Spring Launch 2024 |
Course dates, times, locations and fees are subject to change.
Formally part of the Boating Course
This course covers the Pleasure Craft Operator Card requirements.
All operators of motorized pleasure craft are required to show proof of operator competency. All you need to know for the Transport Canada test is presented in an easy to read format that is both informative and entertaining. You can be confident that this study guide meets all the standards established by Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety. As an extra benefit, if you pass the test offered by Canadian Power apgnd Sail Squadrons, your Card is recognized by BOTH Transport Canada and The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (USA). You may contact Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons to locate a testing facility in your area.
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Dates, times, fees, location: To be determined.
Duration: 2 days
Location: To be determined closer to class start date.
Fee: Non-Member Price, printed book: $115, Member Price, printed book: $103.50
Course Minimum: 5 students, Open to the public
Notes:
For more information: Please contact the Boating Basics Chair by email: <boating@oshawapss.ca>
The Operator Card seminar, ages 8-12.
The Approved Boating Handbook and the Student Workbook prepares kids aged 8-12 for the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) exam. The Student Workbook is full of activities that assists children to learn the material found in the Boating Handbook.\n\nStay safe with CPS-ECP.
Recommended Prerequisite: None
For more information: Please contact the Boating Basics Chair by email: <boating@oshawapss.ca>
Formally part of the Boating Essentials course and, before that, part of the Boating Course
Boating Basics gets you out there, Boating 2 and Boating 3 brings you back.
Boating 2 – Beyond Boating Basics – The PCOC makes sure you have immediate navigation and safety skills but it’s just the beginning of what you should know when you get on a boat. In the second of our Boating Series, you are introduced to the art of navigation, anchoring, ropes, lines and knots – not to mention what to expect when the boat is moving under power. This course also has a number of optional topics that will be taught depending on your interests; these include towing, trailering and a check list for layup and launch. Boating 3 – Introduction to Marine Navigation – The third course in our series explores navigation further as you learn how to plot and label on paper charts as well as what the skipper should be doing before setting out and when under way, handling a boat under sail as well as your environmental responsibilities and electrical hazards. This course also has a number of optional topics that will be taught depending on your interests; these include tides and currents, canals and locks, and collision regulations.
Recommended Prerequisite: Boating 1: Boating Basics (PCOC)
Date: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Duration: 12 weeks
Fee: To be determined
Course Minimum: 5 students, Open to the public
Location: To be determined
For more information: Please contact the Boating Chair by email:
<boating@oshawapss.ca>
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Includes Digital Selective Calling.
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as 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. This complete package will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement exam. To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It's the law!
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, March 22-23, 2025
Time: Class start at 9:00AM, all day course.
Duration: 2 day, The course to take place on Saturday and the exam to take place on Sunday.
Location: To be determined
Note: The squadron may
schedule another course if there is enough demand. Please do not hesitate to
contact Richard Widish by email:
<vhf@oshawapss.ca>
if you are interested in a course.
Fee:
$125.00, Challenge Exam and DSC upgrade only option no longer offered. Fee may change in the new year.
Notes:
For more information or to register: Please contact Richard Widish by email:
<vhf@oshawapss.ca>
or <richard.widish@sympatico.ca>
Phone: 905-723-5527
Formally known as: Seamanship or Piloting
Seamanship focuses on navigation and the skills needed to cope with a variety of hazards.
Do you know what to do if a boat on fire calls you for help? Can you deal with emergencies on your own boat? Build your confidence on the water, and make your boating a safe and fun experience, by taking this CPS-ECP Course. You will learn how to cope with these situations, as well as many other aspects of boating, such as relative bearings, knots and splicing, medical emergencies, coping with adverse weather, and much more. This course was formerly called Seamanship.
Recommended Prerequisite: Boating 2: Beyond the PCOC and Boating 3: Introduction to Navigation
Date: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Duration: 15 weeks
Fee: To be determined
Course Minimum: 5 students, Open to the public
Location: To be determined.
For more information: Please contact the Seamanship Chair by email: <seamanship@oshawapss.ca>
A necessary course in advanced coastal navigation for short duration trips out of sight of land.
Knowledge of the basics of navigation and planning cruises on a maritime chart is just the start. Expand that knowledge by using a variety of electronic devices to chart your course and enable you to plan your course under tidal, current and windy conditions. By learning more about dead reckoning, fixes and running fixes you will have attained a high degree of proficiency in navigating through coastal waters. In the CPS-ECP AP Course we cover GPS, Chart Plotters, Radar, SONAR, Autopilots and more. This course was formerly called Advanced Piloting.
Recommended Prerequisite: Boating 4: Near Shore Marine Navigation Level 1 (formally Seamanship)
Date: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Duration: 15 weeks
Fee: To be determined
Course Minimum: 5 students, Open to the public
Location: To be determined
For more information: Please contact the Advanced Piloting Chair by email: <advanced_piloting@oshawapss.ca>
Formally known as: Celestial Navigation
Junior Navigator is the first of a two-part program of study in offshore (open coast) navigation.
When the GPS ceases to work, be guided by the sun. This is the first of a two-course program of Offshore Navigation for the recreational boater. Learn to use a marine sextant to derive lines of position and a running fix from sights on the sun. When you are boating offshore, remember that GPS is not infallible, nor always available. Be confident when no aids to navigation or land objects are in sight. This course was formerly called Junior Navigator.
Recommended Prerequisite: Boating 5: Near Shore Marine Navigation Level 2 (formally Advanced Piloting)
Course Minimum: 5 students, Open to the public
For more information: Please contact the Education Officer by email: <education_officer@oshawapss.ca>
Formally known as: Seamanship Sail
This Sailing Course covers the practical and theoretical basics of sailing and sailing seamanship. The range of topics is broad: from a description of different sailboat rigs, sail plans, hull types, and rigging to stability, balance, and the physics of sailing; from sailing at different points of sail to handling heavy weather and storm conditions; from spinnaker handling to reefing; from leaving the dock to mooring and anchoring. It also covers sailing safety, navigation rules, and sailing tactics.
Do you want to learn more about sailing? Do you want to improve your sailing skills and your understanding of how sails work? This Sailing Course covers the practical and theoretical basics of sailing and sailing seamanship. The range of topics is broad: from a description of different sailboat rigs, sail plans, hull types, and rigging to stability, balance, and the physics of sailing; from sailing at different points of sail to handling heavy weather and storm conditions; from spinnaker handling to reefing; from leaving the dock to mooring and anchoring. It also covers sailing safety, navigation rules, and sailing tactics Whether you are a new sailor or you are an experienced sailor and want to increase your sailing knowledge and skills, this course is for you.
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Date: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Duration: 9 weeks
Fee: Non-Member Price, printed book: $165, Member Price, printed book: $148.50
Course Minimum: 5 students, Open to the public
Location: To be determined closer to class start date. May be a virtual course.
For more information: Please contact the Sail Instructor by email: <sail@oshawapss.ca>
From spark plugs to bottom paint, this 2-part course covers all the DIY basics for boaters. This course is taught by a Certified Marine Mechanic.
Keep the water on the other side of the wall! From spark plugs to bottom paint, this course covers all the basics for “do it yourself” boaters. This course will equip you with the knowledge required to prevent onboard problems, carry out specialized tasks and tackle both short-term troubleshooting as well as long-term boat care. It features practical information and handy tips suitable for both new and existing boat owners. The dream of owning, maintaining and using your own boat without great expense can be achieved through the completion of the Boat & Engine Maintenance Course.
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Dates: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Duration: 10 weeks
Fee: To be determined
Course Minimum: 5 students, Open to the public
Location: To be determined
For more information: Please contact the squadron by email: <boat_and_engine_maintenance@oshawapss.ca>
You will learn the ins and outs of your boat's electrical systems. Gain the confidence to tackle direct current, shore power and communications installations.
Learn how to maintain electrical systems in your boat properly and safely. Gain a solid foundation in wiring, direct current systems, and alternating current systems found on recreational vessels. It also covers galvanic and stray current corrosion, lightning protection, interference suppression and electrical troubleshooting. earn how to maintain electrical systems in your boat properly and safely. Gain a solid foundation in wiring, direct current systems, and alternating current systems found on recreational vessels. It also covers galvanic and stray current corrosion, lightning protection, interference suppression and electrical troubleshooting. Enrol in the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course with your local Canadian Power and Sail Squadron, because PEACE OF MIND IS PRICELESS!
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Date: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Duration: 10 weeks
Fee: Non-Member Price, printed book: $170, Member Price, printed book: $153.00
Course Minimum: 5 students, Open to the public
Location: To be determined closer to class start date. May be a virtual course.
For more information: Please contact the Education Officer by email: <education_officer@oshawapss.ca>
This course will allow the pleasure craft operator to navigate safely knowing his exact location at all times.
This course will allow the pleasure craft operator to navigate safely knowing his exact location at all times. You will learn to navigate using GPS and paper charts as well as electronic charting devices. It includes a CD containing a number of charts and a full scale simulator of a chart plotter to help you learn by doing. Join with others to share experiences and knowledge.
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Date: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Duration: 6 weeks
Fee: Non-Member Price, printed book: $170, Member Price, printed book: $153
Course Minimum: 5 students, Open to the public
Location: To be determined closer to class start date. May be a virtual course.
For more information: Please contact the instructor by email: <electronic_navigation@oshawapss.ca>
Introduces the student to many aspects of the formation and behavior of weather, presented in a straight forward manner.
Winds, waves, fog, lightning, hail, tornadoes .... hurricanes! The wise boater respects and anticipates mother nature’s many moods. Beyond “red sky in the morning”, this course provides boaters with the tools to find and accurately interpret weather reports and forecasts, and to develop keen judgments in “reading” the sky and sea for optimum boating safety in and around Canadian waters. Newly developed for adult learners, this course will measure learning success not by closed-book, memory-work exams, but by practical, open-book applications of learned concepts to actual boating situations.
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Dates: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Duration: 6 weeks
Fee: To be determined
Course Minimum: 5 students, Open to the public
Location: To be determined
For more information: Please contact the instructor by email: <introduction_to_weather@oshawapss.ca>
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Member at Large
Executive Meetings (aka Bridge Meetings) are open to the membership; they are usually held on the second Thursday of the month at Delpark Homes Centre (formally Legends Centre). (Please contact our Commander Scott Haslam to let him know you wish to attend).
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