CanBoat, powered by Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons, is Canada’s official source for Boating Education.
The complete path to real confidence on the water.
Portfolio of online, in person and self study courses
| Course Title |
| PCOC * |
| ROC(M) – VHF |
| Basic Navigation |
| Basic Boat Handling |
| BNBH bundle |
| Understanding weather on the water |
| Radar for boaters |
| Seamanship and coastal navigation |
| Near shore marine navigation |
| Boat and engine maintenance |
| Marine electrical maintenance |
| Sailing introduction |
| Celestial navigation |
*The only Canadian course approved by NASBLA and US Coast Guard
| Mini Courses – self study for 2 hours |
| Docking with Confidence |
| Avoiding Collisions |
| Anchoring with Assurance |
| Aids to Navigation |
| Knots and Lines |
| Boating in Tidal Waters |
Canada’s Official Source for Boating Education and Confidence:
CanBoat, operated by Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, is a national, non-profit boating organization providing courses and seminars online, in person and by self-study, for recreational boaters.
Since 1938, generations of volunteer instructors have been sharing their on-the-water expertise with both new and experienced boaters, empowering them to navigate real-world situations with confidence, safety and responsibility. CanBoat has been providing boating courses well before the establishment of the mandatory Pleasure Craft Operator Card program by Transport Canada in 1999. We believe this program is just the beginning of what you should know when you get on a boat and why we are committed to providing comprehensive courses created by boaters for boaters.
Marine Rules of the Road – by John Gullick
Do You Know your Rules of the “Road on the Water?
Know who has the right of way — and when
- Understand stand-on vs. give-way vessels
- Navigate safely around sailboats, paddlers, and larger ships
- React quickly and confidently in common scenarios
- Use sound signals and navigation lights correctly
- Avoid the most common causes of boating collisions
