The PCOC is the boating operator competency certificate that all Canadian operators of a motorized pleasure craft will need STARTING 15 September 2009. All operators of motorized vessels under 4 meters (13.2 ft) and all operators born after April 1st 1983 NEED a PCOC NOW. The CPS PCOC is valid in Canada and the US. CPS offers two courses meeting the PCOC requirements Boat Pro & Boating.

More advanced courses, such as Seamanship, Advanced Piloting, and Celestial Navigation are then available and build on the knowledge gained in Boating.

In addition, we offer several elective courses, which are open to non-members, as well as members. These include VHF Marine Radio,  Weather, Seamanship Sail, or Extended Cruise Planning.
  
 

Help Wanted

Like most volunteer organizations, we are constantly on the lookout for new members who are willing to assist in the operation of the squadron.  If you are a member of CPS now, or planning to take a course and become a member, and you can spare an hour or two per month, please contact Commander Adrian Niderost, or Training Officer Wayne Young.  We would be delighted to discuss with you the various ways in which you could contribute to the activities of the squadron.
 

Cdr. Adrian Niderost