FM: Darryl Storey
Squadron Education & Training Officer
Lakehead Power and Sail Squadron
RE: TRAINING FORECAST – LPSS THUNDER BAY VENUE COURSES – WINTER/SPRING 2016
Venue: Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute (Superior CVI) 333 High Street North Thunder Bay. Classroom 1022.
Specific to the requests for early information from the Squadron Bridge, the courses that follow are currently in the planning stages and will most likely occur based on commitments made by our Instructors.
This should give you and others information to plan ahead into the New Year. There are Course MINIMUMS and MAXIMUMS. Register On-Line and Early to receive a discount and secure a seat on the courses.
Registration is NOW OPEN and available ON-LINE through the CPS-ECP Website
https://www.cps-ecp.ca/: PUBLIC
https://www.cps-ecp.ca/online/: MEMBER (LOG IN TO ACCESS MEMBER PRICES)
CONTINUE TO REGISTRATION:
#1 Events TAB Not Courses TAB
#2 Squadron Classroom Courses and Event Calendar TAB
#3 Show Events by Squadron: SCROLL DOWN and SELECT Lakehead
#4 Click on the Courses you want to Register for:
#1 Boating Tuesdays Winter/Spring 2016
Boating Essentials Course (PREREQUISITE Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC). PCOC can be obtained on-line athttp://www.cps-ecp.ca/pcoc/
Members: $120.00 Non Members 230.00 2nd Family Member 120.00
Late Registration – After 21 Dec +$25.00
Enjoyment and safety on the water require knowledge. Boating Essentials will take you to the next level in your boating education. Technology has changed the way we navigate. However, in order to use a GPS/chartplotter effectively, you should understand the use of paper charts and coastal navigation. The topics covered in this course; magnetic compass, global positioning and charts, navigation, conning, plotting, digital charting, anchoring, lines and ropes will increase your boating knowledge and make your adventures on the water safe and enjoyable
TUESDAYS 7-9PM 12 JAN to 26 APR 7-9PM SUPERIOR CVI
MINIMUM 10 MAXIMUM 20
INSTRUCTOR: BRENT SYLVESTER
http://www.boatingcourses.ca/sites/default/files/courses/BoatingEssentials_TOC.pdf
#2 Boating Wednesdays Winter/Spring 2016
Seamanship Course (PREREQUISITE BOATING ESSENTIALS)
Members: $210.00 Non Members 255.00 2nd Family Member 145.00
Early Bird – Prior to 30 Nov –$25.00
Late Registration – After 21 Dec +$25.00
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 the CPS Seamanship 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.
WEDNESDAYS 7-9PM 13 JAN to 27 APR SUPERIOR CVI
MINIMUM 5 MAXIMUM 15
INSTRUCTORS: ROB CROWE & ED SWAYZE
http://www.boatingcourses.ca/sites/default/files/courses/Seamanship_TOC.pdf
#3 Maritime Radio Course Spring 2016
Maritime Radio Course ROC(M)DSC - Members $85.00 Non Members $100.00 Late Registration – After 15 Apr +25.00
https://www.cps-ecp.ca/public/public
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 with CD, and the new Digital Selective Calling, 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!
4 NIGHTS OVER TWO WEEKS – TUESDAYs and THURSDAYs 3 MAY, 5MAY, 10MAY, & 12 MAY 7-9PM SUPERIOR CVI
NO MINIMUM
INSTRUCTOR: JIM REID
http://www.boatingcourses.ca/sites/default/files/courses/MaritimeRadio_TOC.pdf