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 |
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
