Penetanguishene Power & Sail Squadron’s Courses in Boating – Fall 2012

Boating Basics Course
We offer the Boating Basics as a four day course one night per week to obtain the PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATOR CARD.
Starting: October 30th at a cost of $60.

Boating Essentials Course
We offer the BOATING ESSENTIALS course for novice and experienced boaters alike. The total duration is 10 nights, one night per week (7:00pm to 9:00pm). This course will give you the knowledge to operate a boat safely with confidence.
Starting: December 4th at the cost of $200.

Or you can take both the BOATING BASICS and the BOATING ESSENTIALS at the cost of $235.

Maritime Radio CVHF Course
Our next VHF course to obtain a restricted operator's certificate (ROC maritime with DSC endorsement) will Start April 2nd and 16th from 7-9 Registration for this Radio course is March 19 and 26 from 7-8 PM at the Penetanguishene Secondary School Library. Self study or challenge exams also available by request.
Contact Mike for more information at 705-549-5694.

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