CanBoat / Barrie

CPS Barrie Squadron 70th Anniversary and AGM June 28, 2026. Present and former commanders presented with letter of appreciation from the head of our organization under the new branding CanBoat.

Basic Navigation & Boat Handling
This updated course includes traditional and electronic navigation - navigating with paper charts and electronic devices (example, a chart plotter and app-based software). Boat handling subjects include operator and crew responsibilities, handling emergencies, anchoring techniques, docking and undocking techniques, marine weather, collision avoidance rules, and tide and current tables.This course is offered as an online course in a virtual classroom setting. The course is scheduled to be conducted every Monday evening starting at 7pm and is to be completed by mid-May 2026. The instructor will offer individual mentoring upon request. There will be open book tests to be completed by the end of the course.Non-Member Price: $295.00
Member Price: $265.50


Maritime Radio One Day Course
This course is will be offered as a one-day course in a classroom setting on February 21st at 8:30 am.The test is to be completed at the end of the day. There will be a 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon, as well as a 30-minute break for lunch. Students are requested to bring their own refreshments and snacks.Location: Westside Lutheran Church, Room # Entrance hall
510 Ferndale Dr North, BARRIE, ON Printed Book: Non-Member Price $135.00
Member Price $121.50 mailed at the student's expense.Ebook: Non-Member Price $110.00, Member Price $99.00For More information or to register, contact Hans at:[email protected]

Marine Radio Course
This course is conducted on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:30 pm in a virtual classroom settingusing the GoTo meeting app starting March18th. The multiple choice, 60-question written test is completed online at the end of the session,and the oral test is done one-on-one virtually online, or in person in Barrie by mutual arrangement with an examiner. Course book is available as an eBook delivered directly with registration or a print copy mailed at the student's expense. Printed Book:
Non-Member Price $135.00 Member Price $121.50 mailed at the student's expense. Ebook: Non-Member Price $110.00,
Member Price $99.00
For More information or to register, contact Hans at: [email protected]