Barrie Boating Courses for Fall

Spring 2018 Course Graduates

 

Oct 11, 2018

Spring 2018 Course Graduates

The Barrie Power and Sail Squadron’s training season has recently gotten underway. We’re offering a wide range of courses from the basic Operator’s Card to blue water cruising. 

CPS 80th LogoThe classroom-based courses run one night a week, from 7 to 9:30 pm. Both CPS members and non-members are welcome. The schedule below can also be viewed at http://www.barriecps.org.

Register at www.boatingcourses.ca or contact Hans Etzel at 705-722-0060 or training@barriecps.org .

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