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JUST LAUNCHED – 6 New Mini-Courses to Boost Boating Confidence

June 26, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that our 6 new mini-courses are now live! For new boaters or simply for those looking to boost their confidence for the summer, these short, practical courses are designed to help our community build real-world skills.

  • Self-Study Mini-Course
  • Easy-to-use online platform
  • 2 to 4 hours each
  • $45 per course ($35.20 for CanBoat Members)
  • Access to the best Canadian instructors

6 Must-Have Topics Every Boater Should Master

  • Docking with Confidence
  • Aids to Navigation
  • Anchoring with Confidence
  • Avoiding Collisions
  • Boating in Tidal Waters
  • Knots and Lines

LEARN MORE HERE

From docking to tides to emergencies — our community can learn the skills that matter on the water.

Why We Created These Mini-Courses?

To help our community, and their family, build real boating confidence — without the overwhelm.

  • Focus on the skills boaters use every day
  • Handle tricky situations with calm and control
  • Make smart decisions — no more second-guessing
  • Get clear answers from real instructors

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