CanBoat Boating Courses

CanBoat / NautiSavoir, formerly known as Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, provides boating education and safety courses for recreational boaters throughout Canada. Its course offerings include the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), boat handling, basic and advanced navigation, maritime radio certification, marine weather, docking, anchoring, and collision avoidance. Courses are available through online self-study, virtual instructor-led classes, and in-person sessions, depending on the program and local squadron. Course schedules and locations vary, with options serving boating communities across Canada.