Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons: Maritime Radio Course - Nanoose Bay

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Thursday, April 14th, 2016

The course will run for four evenings, April 14th, 18th, 21st, and the exam is April 26th, 2016.  Class starts at 7:00 pm but for the first night we ask students to please arrive at 6:30 pm.   

The purpose of the course is to provide you training on emergency radio procedures along with everyday operating techniques and hands on use of the Marine VHF Radio. With a passing mark, you will be issued a Restricted Operator's Certificate (M) including a DSC endorsement. The ROC(M) card is a Canadian Federal Government issued card allowing you to operate a marine VHF radio. This is now a legal requirement for anyone operating a marine VHF radio and there are penalties for those operating a radio without your license card. If you received your ROC(M) card before the new Digital Selective Calling (DSC) was introduced, then you are encouraged to return and get your DSC endorsement for your ROC card by attending this short course.

DSC or digital selective calling is a feature on all new VHF radios that enhances the ability of rescue personnel to locate you and provide assistance in an emergency.  It is important to understand this technology and to know how to use it.

Please register for this course at https://www.cps-ecp.ca/public/public.asp?WCE=C%3D56|K%3D242761|CAL%3D225480.

If you have any questions or difficulty in registering please email [email protected]  

Enrolment is restricted to 12 students due to the hands on nature of the course.

REMINDER: PLEASE BRING PHOTO I.D.

Note: if you are not a CPS member yet and would like to take advantage of discounts on course fees and the many other benefits of membership, please call 1-888-CPS-BOAT (277-2628) and ask for Lynda Green on extension 0156 to obtain a membership before you register in a course.

Class schedule:

Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Monday, April 18, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm