CanBoat / Barrie

Marine Radio Course
This course is conducted on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:30 pm in a virtual classroom settingusing the GoTo meeting app starting March18th. The multiple choice, 60-question written test is completed online at the end of the session,and the oral test is done one-on-one virtually online, or in person in Barrie by mutual arrangement with an examiner. Course book is available as an eBook delivered directly with registration or a print copy mailed at the student's expense. Printed Book:
Non-Member Price $135.00 Member Price $121.50 mailed at the student's expense. Ebook: Non-Member Price $110.00,
Member Price $99.00
For More information or to register, contact Hans at: [email protected]

Don’t put them in household garbage!
Marine Flare Disposal in the Barrie Area
Flares are not permitted in regular trash or at household hazardous waste facilities due to their potential explosion and fire hazards.
Don’t ignite them
Flares are only for emergencies and lighting them in non-distress situations, like decommissioning, is illegal.
Don’t throw them in the water
Marine flares contain toxic chemicals, which can pollute waterways and drinking water sources.
May 17, 2025
Lefroy Yacht Harbour
727 Harbour St. Lefroy, ON
May 29, 2025
Robinson Home Hardware
138 Penetanguishene Rd, Barrie, ON
For more information, contact Hans Etzel at: [email protected]

Marine VHF ROC(M) + DSC Maritime Radio course
11 March 2025 to 25 March 2025
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form “automatic” radio. Secure your lifeline. Be sure that you and your family take the Maritime Radio course. This complete package will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement exam which is included as part of this courses. To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It's the law! This course is conducted one evening per week for 2 - 3 hrs starting at 7 p.m. EST in a virtual classroom
For more information or to register, contact Hans Etzel at:[email protected]Register online @: 
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