White Rock
Power and Sail Squadron

Course Schedule
Fall 2008

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

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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 CCG Pleasure Craft Operator Card and membership in Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, the first year being included.	Sep 09 Sep 10	Dec 09 Dec 10	$275, single $450 couple
Advanced Piloting.... Pre-registration Required For those members who wish to expand their knowledge of coastal piloting and who may wish to go on to Celestial Navigation. The subject matter is similar to the prerequisite Piloting Course, but the approach to solving problems is quite different and will certainly challenge the student. Included is an extensive cruising exercise which uses a training chart of the waters of our Straits of Georgia.	Sep 10	Dec 10	$130, CPS members
Weather I - Fundamentals of Weather .... Pre-registration Required Students will see the application of the text and lecture material to the "real world", covering many of the significant aspects of the formation and behaviour of the weather around us. This course is presented in a straight-forward form, eliminating much of the technical jargon.	Sep 09	Nov 04	$ 95, CPS members $110, Non-members
Marine Radio (VHF) This short VHF Radio course leads to the Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime).	Oct 07	Oct 28	$ 55, CPS members $ 65, Non-members
Radar for Pleasure Craft In this short course, students will learn the use and capabilities of marine radar, including how to interpret the screens, how to use the various controls, and how to measure distance and bearing to other boats and to hazards	Nov 05	Dec 10	$ 65, CPS members $ 80, Non-members
Navigating with GPS Learn the basics of the Global Positioning System and how to navigate using it.	Sep 17	Oct 15	$ 65, CPS members $ 80, Non-members
BoatPro Preparation for the CCG Pleasure Craft Operator Card exam.	Sep 16	Sep 23	$ 60

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. We take

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The Boating Courses

BoatPro
This course is an introduction to the legal, and safe, practises of boating. It applies to all those who use a boat. The Canadian Coast Guard has accredited this course against Boating Safety standards that it has developed. Students who pass the examination at the end of this course will receive the Canadian Coast Guard Operator Card.

Boating
The Boating course is our "flagship" course. In 36 hours it provides a general introduction to the safe handling of boats of all tvpes, and is the prerequisite to all the advanced CPS courses. Successful completion, will give the student the Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operator Card, as well as qualify him/her to become a full member of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. Material covered not only includes the safety boating practises and boating regulations which are covered in the BoatPro course, but also covered are selected topics in coastal navigation, aids to navigation, tides and currents, weather, anchoring techniques and boat maintenance. To see our proposed detailed course outline click here.

Piloting
Building on the Boating course, Piloting provides more in-depth knowledge of charts, tides and currents, time-speed-distance calculations, plotting courses and fixes, standing clear of danger, and aids to navigation. Several cruises will be plotted and logged.

Selected topics in general seamanship are also covered. During the course students will learn to tie several knots and to perform 3-strand rope splicing. To see our proposed detailed course outline click here.

Advanced Piloting
Members who wish to expand their knowledge of coastal piloting and who may wish to go on to Celestial Navigation will take the Advanced Piloting course. The subject matter is similar to the prerequisite Piloting Course, but the approach to solving problems is quite different and will certainly challenge the student.
Central to this newly revised course is an extensive cruising exercise, called The Cruise of the MV "Aypee", which uses a training chart of the waters of our Straits of Georgia. To see a detailed course outline click here.

Celestial Navigation
The art and science of celestial navigation allows the navigator to determine his position and set his courses at sea without the use of electronic instrumentation. The intent of this course is to pass on the traditional skills in an updated way. Emphasis is placed on how to navigate. The student will learn how to use a sextant, how to do star/planet identification, how to use the Nautical Almanac, how to perform sight reductions, as well as learn about Great Circle sailing, and more. Students will perform basic arithmetic and trigonometric calculations with the aid of a scientific calculator.

Seamanship Sail
Learn basic techniques for safe sailing and cruising. Topics covered include spars and rigging, theory of sail aerodynamics, balance, piloting and cruising under sail, weather, wind/wave effects.

Extended Cruising
To roam upon the seas has long been a dream of many adventurous sailors. In today’s fast paced life, the sea remains one of the few places where one can explore our planet while making a personal journey as well. To make port successfully after a long sea voyage using your own boat and skills is a great accomplishment. Offshore sailors must be able to fill all the roles of helmsperson, navigator, plumber, meteorologist, shipwright, radio operator, cook, doctor, sailmaker, mechanic and diplomat. A combination of knowledge and experience coupled with the essential traits of patience and planning will lead towards rewarding voyages. The “Extended Cruising” course helps establish the skills required for you to seek distant shores.

Marine Maintenance
This recently updated course will provide the average boat owner with enough information to undertake boat maintenance and repair, or be able to discuss intelligently with a professional repairman.

Marine Electronics
This is for the boater who wishes to take advantage of modern devices for navigation and safety afloat. The course begins with a review of basic electrical theory. An understanding of Ohm's Law and the principles of induction and capacitance will greatly facilitate the comprehension of wiring systems, trouble shooting, and other course material. A graduate of this course will be better equipped to choose equipment, in most cases to install it, and in many cases, undertake preventative and corrective maintenance.

Fundamentals of Weather
To see a detailed outline of this course click here.

Marine Radio (VHF)
The VHF radio is the best method for getting help on the water. With this seminar you will learn the special phonetic alphabet, as well as correct radio operating procedures. This course will enable you to pass the Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime) exam, which will be given at the conclusion of the seminar.

Navigating with GPS
Designed in a seminar format, Navigating with GPS instructs the operator of recreational small craft in safe and efficient navigation, to any destination, using a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and conventional charts. Students will begin with navigational fundamentals, then move through a thorough examination of the Global Positioning System and navigation techniques. Other uses for GPS will be explored, as well as GPS installation considerations, and performance evaluation of the GPS receiver. To see a detailed outline of this course click here.