Mini-Course: Aids to Navigation

April 9, 2026

Learn to Read Waterway Signs to Stay Safe

Our Aids to Navigation mini-course teaches you to recognize buoys, markers, lights, and beacons by their shapes, colours, and chart symbols. You’ll learn to navigate safely, avoid hazards, and read Canadian Aids to Navigation easily.

Perfect for: New or returning boaters who need refresher and want to feel confident.

Learn at your own pace. Takes just 2 to 4 hours.

Cost: $44.95 or $35.20 for CanBoat Members. Tax-free.

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