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White Rock
Power and Sail Squadron

Course Schedule
Winter 2012
Classes will be held one evening per week, running from 1900 (7:00 pm) to 2100 (9:00 pm) at:

Earl Marriott Secondary School
15751 16th Avenue, South Surrey

How to Register for Courses on our secure National Website:

Choose one of our courses below.
Click on the "Register here" link found at the end of each course description. Please note that for Boating and BoatPro you will have a choice of starting dates.
Online registration cannot be made on the day of, or after, the start date of a course.
You may also register on the first day of classes, but you should phone us at least one week in advance to ensure that we have the course material available for you ... (604) 515 5566 .

Course	Starts	Ends	Cost
Boating A comprehensive course which includes coastal navigation, tides and currents, weather, cruising skills, and safe boat handling. Successful students will qualify for the Pleasure Craft Operator Card and membership in Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, the first year being included. Register here.	Jan 10 Jan 11	Apr 24 Apr 25	$290. Singles $480, Couples $265. Single Assoc. $450, Couple Assoc.
Seamanship/Piloting This just-updated course will give the student more in-depth knowledge of charts, tides and currents, time-speed-distance calculations, plotting courses and fixes, standing clear of danger, aids to navigation, and general seamanship are covered.Register here.	Jan 11	Apr 25	$145, Members $165, Non-members
Navigator Navigator is the second part of the study of offshore navigation, developing the student's skills and understanding of celestial navigation, introducing additional sight reduction techniques for bodies other than the sun and developing methods for carrying on the day's work of a navigator at sea. Of particular interest and importance is the included navigation software that is explained and used for planning and navigating in the offshore environment.Register here.	Jan 11	Apr 25	$195, Members $215, Non-members
Global Weather This course expands on concepts introduced in the Fundamentals . You will work with the basic measurements to sharpen forecasting skills learn how to make use of weather service. Topics include: worldwide air circulation patterns, air masses, and weather systems found around the globe. Register here.	Jan 10	Mar 06	$115, Members $135, Non-members
Navigating with GPS Learn the basics of the Global Positioning System and how to navigate using it. Register here	Feb 21	Apr 03	$ 80, Members $100, Non-members
Electronic Charting This course takes over where Navigating with GPS leaves off, with the more advanced features of electronic charting. Learn about the different kinds of electronic charting, how they were developed, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to use them. Get the latest information about connecting your GPS to a laptop, desktop, PDA or tablet computer, and navigational programs. You get practical knowledge by using an electronic charting program that is included on the accompanying CD with over 200 electronic charts. Register here.	Feb 21	Apr 10	$ 80, Members $100, Non-members
Marine Radio (VHF/DSC) This complete VHF Radio course leads to the Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime). Register here. Marine Radio (VHF) - DSC Endorsement only If you already have a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime), you may obtain the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Endorsement by attending the class for the DSC instruction portions only. Please phone 604 515 5566 to make arrangements. Marine Radio (VHF) Challenge Please phone 604 515 5566 to make arrangements.	Jan 24	Feb 14	$ 75, Members $ 90, Non-members $ 60, Members $ 75, Non-members $ 30, Members $ 45, Non-members
Boating Basics Preparation for the Pleasure Craft Operator Card exam. Register here. Pleasure Craft Operator Card exam For candidates who have boating experience and would prefer to only write the exam. Please phone 604 515 5566 to make arrangements.	Mar 27	Apr 10	$ 75 $ 40

All material required for each course (with the exception of Celestial Navigation) is provided at no additional charge, including manuals, training charts, reference materials and a plotter for the Boating Course.
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For further information contact us at mailto: info@whiterocksquadron.org, or leave us a message @ (604) 515 5566 and we will get back to you as soon as we can.