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Boat Pro and the Pleasure Craft Operator Card

Note!  If you were born after March 31, 1983, you must be in possession of a valid PCOC while operating any pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes.  If you were born before April 1, 1983 you must be in possession of a valid PCOC while operating any small (less than 4 metres) power boat.  All boaters not covered by the above criteria, must obtain a card no later than September 15, 2009. Official details.

 

CPS is proud to offer the leading accredited BOAT Proficiency Course.
With it, you can obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card

 
The CPS BoatPro manual, one of the best available boating safety study guides, was among the first to be accredited by the Canadian Coast Guard.
It provides all the information needed to achieve operator competency and a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
 BoatPro contains a self-test quiz for home study, is available on the Internet or in an eight-hour instructional format through the various Squadrons of CPS.
The downloadable version of the manual includes the text and illustrations, some additional explanatory material, and self-testing modules.
The BoatPro Manual is a great introduction to the boating safety and navigation information available in the CPS Boating Course.
Successful  BoatPro candidates may apply for CPS Associate Membership with its specific benefits.

 

Table of Contents
Know Your Boat
Equipping Your Boat
Safety Awareness
Marine Rules of the Road
The Canadian Aids to Navigation System
Trailering/Transporting
Getting Under Way
Anchoring
Docking
Locks
Water-Related Activities
Preventive Maintenance
Be Weather Wise
Trip Plan
Glossary
References

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Upcoming CPS Halifax BoatPro Courses

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