CanBoat / Barrie

02/11/2026

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


02/08/2026

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]

02/08/2026

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]

04/30/2025

03/26/2025

Correction: Flare disposal date revised to
May 24, 2025
Robinson Home Hardware with Barrie
138 Penetanguishene Rd, Barrie, ON

03/26/2025

Don’t put them in household garbage!
Marine Flare Disposal in the Barrie Area
Flares are not permitted in regular trash or at household hazardous waste facilities due to their potential explosion and fire hazards.
Don’t ignite them
Flares are only for emergencies and lighting them in non-distress situations, like decommissioning, is illegal.
Don’t throw them in the water
Marine flares contain toxic chemicals, which can pollute waterways and drinking water sources.
May 17, 2025
Lefroy Yacht Harbour
727 Harbour St. Lefroy, ON
May 29, 2025
Robinson Home Hardware
138 Penetanguishene Rd, Barrie, ON
For more information, contact Hans Etzel at: [email protected]

02/23/2025

To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It's the law!

02/23/2025

Learn To Navigate with GPS and Paper Charts.

02/23/2025

DON'T MISS OUT! Register today for Basic Navigation and Boat Handling!

02/07/2025

Marine VHF ROC(M) + DSC Maritime Radio course
11 March 2025 to 25 March 2025
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form “automatic” radio. Secure your lifeline. Be sure that you and your family take the Maritime Radio course. This complete package will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement exam which is included as part of this courses. To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It's the law! This course is conducted one evening per week for 2 - 3 hrs starting at 7 p.m. EST in a virtual classroom
For more information or to register, contact Hans Etzel at:[email protected]Register online @: 
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02/06/2025

Basic Navigation and Boat Handling
06 March 2025 to 29 May 2025
This course focuses on improving your knowledge, understanding, and skills in navigation and boat safety topics. The classroom and virtual classroom versions of the course cover the fundamentals of traditional navigation – understanding global coordinates, using a magnetic compass, and planning a cruise using paper charts. Boat handling topics include operator and crew responsibilities, managing onboard emergencies, collision avoidance rules, anchoring techniques, docking/undocking techniques, and understanding marine weather forecasts, and tide/current tables. Note: Some classroom offerings provide access to the online version of the course.
The online and virtual classroom versions of the course, cover all the topics offered in the classroom version plus navigation with electronic devices, such as phones, tablets, and chart plotters. All versions of the course include quizzes to check your understanding of the topics, navigation practice exercises, course notes, and a final exam, that if you complete with 75% or higher, may lower your boat insurance. The course is conducted one evening per week for 2 - 3hrs starting at 7 p.m. EST in a virtual classroom.
For more information or to register, contact Hans Etzel at:[email protected]Register online @: 
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