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
DateTitleDescriptionTypeLevelSpaces Left
September 11, 2010Anchoring 101 - VancouverAfraid to set the hook? This one day anchoring...ClinicsBasic Basic4
September 11, 2010Pleasure Craft Operator Card - VancouverAs of September 15, 2009, anyone who wishes to...ClinicsBasic Basic20
September 11, 2010Anchoring 101 - SidneyAfraid to set the hook? This one day anchoring...ClinicsBasic Basic4
September 12, 2010Desolation Sound Basic Cruise & Learn - Peak SeasonEarn your basic cruising stripes in one of North...SailingBasic Basic0
September 12, 2010Gulf Island Basic Cruise & Learn - Vancouver - Peak SeasonExperience cruising life on a 5 day, fully...SailingBasic Basic1
September 12, 2010Power Boat Cruise and Learn - SidneyIncrease your enjoyment of boating by learning how...PowerBasic Basic3
September 12, 2010Sidney Basic Cruise & Learn - Southern Gulf Islands - Peak SeasonExperience cruising life on a 5 day, fully...SailingBasic Basic1
September 12, 2010Womens Only Basic Cruise and Learn - Peak Season - SidneyExperience cruising life on a 5 day, fully...SailingBasic Basic1
September 12, 2010Power Boat Cruise & Learn - SidneyIncrease your enjoyment of boating by learning how...PowerBasic Basic4
September 16, 2010Basic Day Sailing-SaturdayDesigned for the beginner with little or no...SailingBasic Basic0
September 16, 2010Basic Day Sailing - SundayDesigned for the beginner with little or no...SailingBasic Basic0
September 18, 2010Basic Power Boating - VancouverBasic Power Boating Vessels over 5.5 meters with...PowerBasic Basic0
September 18, 2010Basic RefresherIf it's been a while and all you need is a...SailingBasic Basic3
September 18, 2010Docking Level One - Sail - VancouverTake the fear and expense out of docking! Develop...ClinicsBasic Basic4
September 18, 2010Docking Level One - Power - VancouverTake the fear and expense out of docking! Develop...ClinicsBasic Basic4
September 18, 2010Docking Level One - Sail - SidneyTake the fear and expense out of docking! Develop...ClinicsBasic Basic4
September 18, 2010VHF - SidneyA vital link to mariners! This 2 module Radio...ClinicsBasic Basic14
September 19, 2010Gulf Island Basic Cruise & Learn - Vancouver - Peak SeasonExperience cruising life on a 5 day, fully...SailingBasic Basic4
September 19, 2010Sidney Basic Cruise & Learn - Southern Gulf Islands - Peak SeasonExperience cruising life on a 5 day, fully...SailingBasic Basic4
September 19, 2010Women Only Basic Cruise & Learn - Peak Season - VancouverExperience cruising life on a 5 day, fully...SailingBasic Basic4
September 25, 2010Basic CruisingThis course is designed to complement the skills...SailingBasic Basic4
September 26, 2010Gulf Island Basic Cruise & Learn - Vancouver - Peak SeasonExperience cruising life on a 5 day, fully...SailingBasic Basic2
September 26, 2010Sidney Basic Cruise & Learn - Southern Gulf Islands - Peak SeasonExperience cruising life on a 5 day, fully...SailingBasic Basic4
October 2, 2010VHF -VancouverA vital link to mariners! This 2 module Radio...ClinicsBasic Basic14
October 3, 2010Gulf Island Basic Cruise and Learn - Vancouver - Off SeasonExperience cruising life on a 5 day, fully...SailingBasic Basic4
October 3, 2010Power Boat Cruise & Learn - VancouverIncrease your enjoyment of boating by learning how...PowerBasic Basic4
October 3, 2010Sidney Basic Cruise & Learn - Southern Gulf Islands - Off SeasonExperience cruising life on a 5 day, fully...SailingBasic Basic0
October 5, 2010Basic Day Sailing-SaturdayDesigned for the beginner with little or no...SailingBasic Basic7
October 5, 2010Basic Day Sailing - SundayDesigned for the beginner with little or no...SailingBasic Basic7
October 6, 2010Understanding Marine WeatherWeather from a boater's perspective, with an...ClinicsBasic Basic10
October 9, 2010Basic RefresherIf it's been a while and all you need is a...SailingBasic Basic4
October 9, 2010GPS NavigationThe understanding and operation of a GPS with an...ClinicsBasic Basic10
October 14, 2010Coastal Navigation - VancouverA thorough introduction to navigation within sight...NavigationBasic Basic12
October 16, 2010Docking Level One - Sail - VancouverTake the fear and expense out of docking! Develop...ClinicsBasic Basic4
October 27, 2010Basic Day Sailing - SundayDesigned for the beginner with little or no...SailingBasic Basic8
October 27, 2010Basic Day Sailing-SaturdayDesigned for the beginner with little or no...SailingBasic Basic8
November 6, 2010VHF -VancouverA vital link to mariners! This 2 module Radio...ClinicsBasic Basic12
November 9, 2010Diesel Theory - Advanced 5 session programRed lights flashing, alarms sounding, and ten miles...ClinicsBasic Basic5
November 20, 2010Diesel Theory - One day introductory seminarRed lights flashing, alarms sounding, and 10 miles...ClinicsBasic Basic6
December 31, 2010Coastal Navigation - Home Study CourseA thorough introduction to navigation within sight...NavigationBasic Basic91
December 31, 2010Intro to SailingDo you find yourself gazing at the sailboats from...SailingBasic Basic99
December 31, 2010Basic Cruising Intensive (semi-private 2 days)This semi-private course is condensed into two full...SailingBasic Basic4
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
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
Pleasure Craft Operator Card - Vancouver
As of September 15, 2009, anyone who wishes to operate a power driven watercraft must have a valid PCOC. We can...
Saturday, Sep. 11, 2010
Anchoring 101 - Sidney
Afraid to set the hook? This one day anchoring clinic may be what you and your partner need. Practise lowering...
Saturday, Sep. 11, 2010
Desolation Sound Basic Cruise & Learn - Peak Season
Earn your basic cruising stripes in one of North America's most dramatic cruising grounds on this five day...
Sunday, Sep. 12, 2010
Gulf Island Basic Cruise & Learn - Vancouver - Peak Season
Experience cruising life on a 5 day, fully provisioned sail through the Gulf Islands. Follow the best winds and...
Sunday, Sep. 12, 2010