Cooper Boating - Courses

COURSES

Cooper Boating is a boating school certifying students for the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA), the International Sail & Power Association (ISPA) and International Yacht Training (IYT).

Our approach to teaching boating is simple -- we focus on hands-on experience under the guidance of skilled and patient instructors. Click here to see our NEW brochure online.

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Course Type

Course Date

Course Level

SAILING

	Desolation Sound Basic Cruise & Learn - Peak Season
	Gulf Island Basic Cruise & Learn - Vancouver - Peak Season
	Sidney Basic Cruise & Learn - Southern Gulf Islands - Peak Season
	Womens Only Basic Cruise and Learn - Peak Season - Sidney
	Basic Day Sailing-Saturday
	Basic Day Sailing - Sunday
	Basic Refresher
	Women Only Basic Cruise & Learn - Peak Season - Vancouver
	Basic Cruising
	Gulf Island Basic Cruise and Learn - Vancouver - Off Season
	Sidney Basic Cruise & Learn - Southern Gulf Islands - Off Season
	Intro to Sailing
	Basic Cruising Intensive (semi-private 2 days)
	Intermediate Cruise and Learn - 5 day program out of Powell River - Peak Season
	Intermediate Cruising - 3 day program out of Sidney
	Mileage Builder Cruise & Learn - Vancouver - Peak Season
	Intermediate Cruise and Learn - 5 day program out of Vancouver - Peak Season
	Intermediate Cruising - 3 day program out of Vancouver
	Catamaran Intermediate Cruise & Learn - Vancouver
	Intermediate Cruise and Learn - 5 day program out of Sidney - Peak Season
	Mileage Builder Cruise and Learn Vancouver - Off Season
	Mileage Builder Cruise and Learn Sidney - Off Season
	Intermediate Cruise and Learn - 5 day program out of Vancouver - Off Season
	Advanced Cruising - 7 day program
	Advanced Cruising - 5 day program
	Offshore Circumnavigation - 14 days

POWER

	Basic Power Boating - Sidney
	Power Boat Cruise and Learn - Sidney
	Power Boat Cruise & Learn - Sidney
	Basic Power Boating - Vancouver
	Power Boat Cruise & Learn - Vancouver
	Intermediate Power Boating- 3 day Vancouver

NAVIGATION

	Coastal Navigation - Sidney
	Coastal Navigation - Vancouver
	Coastal Navigation - Home Study Course
	Advanced Navigation - Passage Planning
	Coastal & Offshore Skipper CD ROM
	Celestial Navigation - Home Study course
	Celestial Navigation

CLINICS

	VHF -Vancouver
	Anchoring 101 - Vancouver
	Pleasure Craft Operator Card - Vancouver
	Anchoring 101 - Sidney
	Docking Level One - Sail - Vancouver
	Docking Level One - Power - Vancouver
	Docking Level One - Sail - Sidney
	VHF - Sidney
	Understanding Marine Weather
	GPS Navigation
	Diesel Theory - Advanced 5 session program
	Diesel Theory - One day introductory seminar
	Understanding Radar
	Electronic Chart Plotters
	Docking Clinic Level Two - Sail - Vancouver
	Docking Clinic Level Two - Power - Vancouver

WHAT'S NEW

Welcome Jamie Johnston to Cooper's Operations
We are pleased to announce that Captain James Johnston will be joining Cooper Boating effective September 1st, 2010. ...
August 24, 2010

New 2011 Lagoon 400 - A Great Opportunity!!!
Cruising catamarans have been growing in popularity around our cruising waters over the past few years with good reason. ...
August 06, 2010

Own a 46 Foot Bavaria in Sidney
Here's a great chance to own a late model 46' sailboat in beautiful Port Sidney. This boat is spotlessly clean and just...
July 06, 2010

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UPCOMING COURSES

Basic Power Boating - Sidney
Basic Power Boating Vessels over 5.5 meters with engines over 75hp. Students must be over 17 years of age. Learn...
Saturday, Sep. 4, 2010

VHF -Vancouver
A vital link to mariners! This 2 module Radio course will allow students to be certified for the Restricted Operators...
Saturday, Sep. 4, 2010

Intermediate Cruise and Learn - 5 day program out of Powell River - Peak Season
Attain your Intermediate certification on this five day cruise of the coast's most dramatic sailing grounds....
Sunday, Sep. 5, 2010

Intermediate Cruising - 3 day program out of Sidney
Become certified to charter worldwide in this confidence-building 3-day program. You'll learn the use of electronics,...
Thursday, Sep. 9, 2010

Advanced Cruising - 7 day program
Become a confident coastal cruiser in all conditions day and night on this challenging 7 day trip. Venture to or...
Saturday, Sep. 11, 2010

Anchoring 101 - Vancouver
Afraid to set the hook? This one day anchoring clinic may be what you and your partner need. Practise lowering...
Saturday, Sep. 11, 2010