Boating Mini-Courses for New Boaters — or Anyone Who Needs a Confidence Boost!

Scared to dock? Unsure about tides? These 2-hour online boating mini-courses are made for you.

SIX MINI-COURSES OPTIONS

Which Boating Skill Do You Want to Master?

Docking with Confidence?

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Avoiding Collisions?

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Anchoring with Assurance?

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Aids to Navigation?

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Knots and Lines?

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Boating in Tidal Waters?

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BOATING ESSENTIALS

New to boating — or just feeling unsure?

Docking, shifting tides, and near misses — if it still feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. For just $45 each, our mini-courses turn stress into confidence!

100% ONLINE SELF-STUDY

Six Essential Online Mini-Courses

Real-life boating skills, shaped by years of hands-on experience.

Created by Boating Experts

With access to the best Canadian instructors whenever you need it.

Self-Paced Format Learning

Only 2–4 hours per course. Access anytime — on desktop or mobile.

 

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CANADA'S GO-TO BOATING COURSES

Why Take a Boating Essential Mini-Course?

Boating should be fun, not stressful! Our mini-courses help you stay safe, calm, and in control with clear, practical lessons you’ll actually remember when it matters most.

  • Understand real-world boating essentials
  • Make better decisions on the water
  • Handle tricky moments with calm and confidence
  • Get expert guidance, when you need it
  • Learn or refresh from anywhere — no schedule pressure
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Unlimited Access for a Full Year!

Revisit lessons anytime and keep your skills sharp — even offline.
You can save or print a PDF copy of each course to bring on board, just in case you’re out of signal range.

Boaters Like You Loved It

“Great course — user-friendly, packed with valuable info, and supported by helpful proctors. I’d love to take more. Excellent value!” — From a new CanBoat member 

“This course (Avoiding Collisions) is worth taking. Spending $45.00 to have a clear understanding on how to navigate the waterways can be the difference between a fun day on the water vs a bad day running aground and looking at thousands of dollars in repair bills. Red, right returning is a good starting point.” — From T. Long

“Great courses! Let’s keep learning and get more knowledgeable about boating safety — and boating in general.” — From M. Pallo

“My husband and I have taken several courses, and they’ve been absolutely invaluable to our boating journeys. The knowledge and skills we’ve gained have given us the confidence and expertise to navigate more safely — and enjoy every trip that much more.” — From a proud CanBoat member of many years

Keep Everyone Safe!

Your crew, the boat, and your peace of mind — protected with practical skills that truly matter.
For just $45 and two hours, you’ll gain boating knowledge for real-life situations — without stress, hesitation, or second-guessing.

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