Forest Hill Collegiate, 730 Eglinton Ave. W. May 4, 12 and 14, 2009 at 7:00-9:30 PM (Cost $85)
Register by calling the Toronto Power and Sail Squadron at 416-405-8146 or, go to http://www.torontopowersquadron.org/courses/eng/mar_radio.htm.
Club committee boats equipped with a VHF radio and a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) emergency button (red encased by a plastic cover) will dispatch a distress signal when depressed to the Canadian Coast Guard immediately initiating search and rescue effects. The Maritime Radio VHF-DSC Course teaches emergency radio procedures, as well as everyday operating. The course also prepares one for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement examination with testing during the third session. The ROC (M) is required to operate a VHF radio in Canada.
OSA Boat Safety and Severe Weather Course
OHCC Clubhouse on Wednesday May 13, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Register by contacting Ralph Drake at 416-496-0325 or email: rdrake@drake-associates.ca
Ontario Sailing will give course on Boat safety and Severe Weather with respect to dinghy sailing. The speaker is Ron Bioanchi who has extensive public speaking experience and a great deal of knowledge pertaining to weather and boat safety. He will cover:
- Life Jackets - a review, Lifejackets vs PFD’s, Inflatable PFD’s, things to consider when choosing a flotation device, Transport Canada approved, Testing a lifejacket or PFD, Proper maintenance of a lifejacket or PFD – when to replace it or not use it
- Cold Water Dangers and Hypothermia – What happens in cold water, Cold shock, The process of Hypothermia, once in the water, survival techniques, planning ahead
- Basic Boat Rescue Techniques –Self-rescue techniques, recognition of emergencies, the throw line, emergency towing, M.O.B, getting people out of the water and to safety, applying first aid
- Adverse Weather - Basic understanding and assessing the potential of severe weather and sea conditions. Staying informed, Getting the weather picture before you go out, The many dangers of cold fronts, warm fronts, thunderstorms, squalls, Personal “Go-No-Go” checklist when venturing in stormy condition
OHCC Clubhouse on Wednesday May 23, 2009 at 10:00 AM (Cost $20.00)
Register by contacting Peter Suchanek at 416-458-9199 or email suchanek@istar.ca
Toronto Port Authority (TPA) will conduct its Power Vessel Operator’s Permit course. It is a requirement of the Toronto Port Authority that anyone operating a motorized vessel within the boundary of the Port of Toronto must possess a Power Vessel Operator’s Permit issued by the TPA. This permit is different from the Pleasure Craft Operator Card required for general motorized vessel operation elsewhere in Canada.
The hour long lecture is followed by a multiple choice exam and a short, on-water boat operating competency test.
