Safety Information

A CANADIAN COAST GUARD ACCREDITED PROGRAM

Presented by the Edmonton Power & Sail Squadron

www.cpss.ab.ca

The Course: This is an 8h course that is intended to satisfy the basic requirements for most inland boat operators and is usually conducted over three evenings (about 3h /class). It is taught by volunteer members of the Edmonton Power & Sail Squadron who have trained over 2000 boaters in the Edmonton area. On passing the test, you will receive a Canadian Coast Guard Operator Proficeincy Card that is valid for life. There is a more extensive course (30h) for those who boat in coastal waters or on large charted inland lakes.

When: once a month in Sept, Oct, Nov and Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr and May.

Where: local highschool.

Costs: (as of April 2002)
Option 1: $50.00
includes manual, instruction and exam. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more students from the same family, group or company. Exam rewrites cost $20.00

Option 2: $35.00
self study + exam. includes a manual for self study and a written supervised exam. Individiual exams and rewrites are $20.00.

Option 3: $20.00
exam only. This option is recomended only for very experienced boaters with knowledge of the Canadian Aids to navigation system.

Group Rates - 1 day course; 0800-1700h:
for groups of 10 or more within 50 km of Edmonton, the rate is $40 per student. For locations >50km from Edmonton, the rate is $50 per student. Confirm number of students 1 week prior to the course.

Registration:
Download a form from the website and you can contact the organizers by email or telephone for further information.

Brief Course Outline: