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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

VHF -Vancouver


A vital link to mariners! This 2 module Radio course will allow students to be certified for the Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC(M)) with a Digital Selective Calling endorsement(DSC).

Module One:
Introduces the student to Maritime Mobile Service, Regulations and Procedures. Students are taught the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases.

Module Two:
Covers Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). This module is of great importance. The availability of DSC is being greatly expanded. All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form of “automatic “ radio.

Course held over one day from 9am - 5pm.
Course fee $109 (includes test, manual, and credit card style license).

Course offered from our Vancouver Granville Island location


Course Fee$109.00
PrerequisiteNone

Available DatesInstructor
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 TBA
Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 Len Budiwski

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