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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

Diesel Theory - Advanced 5 session program


Red lights flashing, alarms sounding, and ten miles from land? No need to panic if you have taken this course! This program will teach you how to rectify the problem. Better yet, it will enable you to perform the maintenance that prevents problems from happening in the first place. These student driven lessons are led by a licensed diesel mechanic with 40 years of experience.

This course is taught in four evening classes from 630-930 pm and one full shop day on the weekend.

Course taught in Vancouver at our Granville Island location.


Course Fee$399.00
PrerequisiteNone

Available DatesInstructor
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 David West

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