Pleasure Craft Operator Card Course

                   

Topics covered by this course include:

? Safety Regulations
? Understanding your responsibilities under the Small Vessel Regulations
? Understanding your responsibilities under the Criminal Code of Canada
? Understanding Aids to Navigation
? What to do in an emergency
? Crew overboard procedure
? Right of way		 ? Fuelling Procedures
? Use and care of lifejackets
? Use of flares
? How to summon help
? How to prepare a trip plan
? Proper equipment to have aboard
? Required charts and publications to have aboard

Spend 2 evenings or 1 day in this informative class. Courses are held in a relaxed informal atmosphere and families are encouraged to attend together.

Do I need a license to operate my boat?

Currently, proof of competency is required if you fall into one of two categories:

1) You operate a pleasure craft fitted with a motor AND are born after April 1, 1983 OR

2) You operate a pleasure craft fitted with a motor that is under 4m (13 feet) in length (regardless of age)

If you were born before April 1, 1983 and operate a pleasure craft fitted with a motor that is 4m and over in length, you will require proof of operator competency by September 15, 2009.

Isn't an operator card just another word for a license?

No; the operator card cannot be revoked and is therefore good for life!

Do I need to take a course before I write the test?

Taking a boating safety course is strongly recommended regardless of age or experience.  However, you can challenge the test without taking a course.  At QuickNAV, the fee for challenging the test is $60.00 + tax, which includes issuing the test as well as your PCOC card on behalf of Transport Canada and  the Canadian Coast Guard.

 

COURSE DATES:

Spring:

Tuesday, July 7th                                                1 day; 9:00am to 4:30pm

Monday, July 27th & Thursday, July 29th               2 evenings; 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Saturday, August 8th                                           1 day; 9:00am to 4:30pm

Tuesday, August 25th & Thursday, August 27th     2 evenings; 7:00pm to 9:30pm

COURSE FEE:                                                  $90.00

 

Safe Boating Refresher Course (3hrs)

For those who may need a little reminder before writing their PCOC Test but have experience boating, we offer a 3hr refresher course.

TBA

Evening course: 7pm - 10pm

COURSE FEE:             $60.00*

*Seminar pricing includes instruction and issuing of card. Does not include manual