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.



FUNdamental Courses Coastal Crusing Series Ultimate Adventures

Intermediate Cruising - 3 day program out of Vancouver


Become certified to charter worldwide in this confidence-building 3-day program. You'll learn the use of electronics, daytime navigation, boat maintenance, boat systems, overnight anchoring, safety procedures, trip planning and general seamanship.

Students write am exam at the end of the course in order to complete the certification process. Please read manual provided prior to boarding the boat.

The course starts at 3pm on Thursday afternoon, unless otherwise specified. The first night will be spent at our docks doing a boat systems check and getting ready for the three days aboard the boat. The course will finish back in Vancouver on Sunday at approximately 5pm.

Vancouver - Granville Island boarding


Course Fee$899.00
PrerequisiteYou must have CYA Basic Cruising or equivalent as well as 10 Skipper days.

Available DatesInstructor
Thursday, Sep. 16, 2010 John Short
Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 Janusz Czajkiewicz
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 Janusz Czajkiewicz

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