Courses

Maritime Radio Self Study is on 24/7 on the Moodle interactive learning platform. Register at any time to access the course for 60 days to obtain your Restricted Operators Certificate (Maritime). In Rideau District, the course is offered by Ottawa or Brockville squadrons.  Visit our national CanBoat website and select VHF/ROC(M) to register. Part 1 of the exam is done on line and Part 2 is arranged by contacting the instructor for a video meeting.

Basic Navigation and Boat Handling On Line Course
Ottawa Squadron on-line Basic Navigation and Boat Handing course starts 9 September, 2025 at 7 PM. Participants have 24/7 access to course notes, videos, practice exercises and quizzes for each of the topics covered in the course. Instructors provide assistance on-line 7 – 8:30 PM Tuesday evenings for this eight-week course. Visit www.CanBoat.ca course calendar and select Ottawa Squadron for details and to enrol.  

Practical Weather For Boaters On Line Course
Kingston Squadron on-line weather course starts 22 October 2025 at 7 PM. Participants have 24/7 access to topics covered in the course. Instructors review topics covered each week Wednesday evenings 7 – 9 PM  for this five-week course. Visit www.CanBoat.ca course calendar and select Kingston Squadron for details and to enrol.

Events

Recreation Vessel Courtesy Checks are available at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, Collins Bay Marina, Treasure Island Marina and other locations near Kingston by appointment. Please contact kingstonsafeboating@gmail.com to arrange a visit to your boat for a free check of the safety equipment listed in the Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide.