This mini-course is designed to instruct and demonstrate safety
around boats and water for children between the ages of 10 and 14. The
emphasis is on having fun through games and activities rather than an
"information overload", however we will provide the testing and
opportunity for the students to obtain the Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
Some topics covered:
Lifejackets/PFDs
- must always be worn, must fit; Safety
equipment for boats; Use
your eyes - watch out for other boats, watch the
weather; How
to get help; Some
boating terms - kinds, parts of boats; Navigation
- rules of the road, buoys, lights, signals
Emergency
procedures - distress signals, overboard drill, hypothermia, use of
radio, Mayday;
Safe
refuelling
rules
This
course runs from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. on two
consecutive Saturdays.
COURSE
FEE: $75.00 cash/cheque
only (includes
lunch both days)
THIS
COURSE WILL NEXT BE OFFERED:
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Register On-Line:
or call (519) 977-9611
BOATWISE