Boating Education, lessons, courses & tips

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Boating Education resources for sail or power boaters

Educational resources, e-lessons, tips, course suggestions and Boating Forum for new and experienced sail and power boaters.

Lessons and information covering:
Buying a Boat, Anchoring, Uses for your Dinghy, Boat Types, Docking, First Mate 101, Coastal Navigation

For more Boating information please visit our Web site at Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd.

Free Report 

Boating Information - The Fundamentals

Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd's Free 22 page Report,
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Home Study Coastal Navigation Course 

This course leads to the Canadian Yachting Association Coastal Navigation Standard. You can complete this Standard in the comfort of your own home at your own pace.
Coastal Navigation

"Share your experiences and knowledge, ask and answer questions from fellow boaters."

Boating Forum 

Free community for boaters

New and experienced boaters are invited to join our community.

Share your experiences and knowledge, ask and answer questions from fellow boaters.

Meet me at the Boating Forum.

Deadline approaches for operators of Pleasure Craft. 

September 15, 2009 is the final date after which all operators of pleasure craft fitted with an engine must carry proof of competency onboard.

These Regulations apply to both residents and non-residents of Canada.

Refer to Transport Canada FAQs Operator Card

Ebooks and E lessons 

Download immediately after purchase

In each of these e-Lessons, Doug walks you through the step-by-step procedure. Like an invisible driving instructor, he'll patiently whisper in your ear (no one in the marina will see him coaching you). Simply re-read the e-Lesson as many times as you require to confidently handle your vessel like a pro.

You may download different lessons on anchoring, using your dinghy, types of boats and Buying your boat.

Click on the image for the link.

Dock Your Sailboat 

Dock Your Sailboat

Sailboats are equipped with huge rudders, deep keels, little propellers and a unique shape that makes docking totally different than docking any power boat. Doug teaches sailors the easy way to "sneak up" on their dock, step off and take a bow.

Anchor Your Boat 

Anchor Your Boat

Doug Dawson's e-Lesson focuses on the easy and safe way to securely lower and set anchors and raise them. Anchoring should not be stressful or dangerous. It should be understood, safe and easy.

Use Your Dinghy 



Once you have a dinghy, there are many ways to enjoy it. This e-Lesson discusses a multitude of uses and fun things that you and your family can do to enjoy your dinghy more and your boat more. Go have fun with your Dinghy!

Boating Activities and Boat Types 

Boating Activities and Boat Types

This Special Report #1 covers 70 different boat types. Free with the purchase of Buy a Boat With Confifdence.

Decoding the HIN 

Decode the HIN

This Special Report #2 covers different methods for decoding the HIN. Free with the purchase of Buy a Boat With Confifdence.

Inspect it Yourself and When to Hire a Surveyor 

Inspect It Yourself and When to Hire a Surveyor

This Special Report #3 covers includes inspection check lists. Free with the purchase of Buy a Boat With Confifdence.

Take a Demo Like A Pro 

Take a Demo Like a Pro

This Special Report #4 covers what to do during a demo. Free with the purchase of Buy a Boat With Confifdence.

Buy a Boat With Confidence 

Learn how to buy the right boat

Link List 

Other resources for you

Boat courses & instruction for Sail boat, Power boat and Navigation
Boat courses and instruction offered in sail boat, power boat and coastal navigation. Sidney, BC on Vancouver Island is the place to start boating for the Gulf Islands.
Boating Bitts
Boating news, information on Instruction, Courses and tips from Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd.
Small sailboat Instruction.
With this lens I will be sharing tips, techniques, hints, procedures and checklists that will assist you in becoming a safer, more confident sailor. This material is offered in good faith and no liability is expressed or implied. You are responsible for your own safety and for all who sail with you.

Animated Knots 

Here are the basic knots you will need while boating.

Animated Knots

Grab a piece of line and follow along.

Ramp Your Boat 

Tie Your Power Boat

"Don't be Launch Ramp Entertainment"

RSS 

Boating Forum

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Dock Your Twin Inboard 

Dock Your Twin Inboard

Docking a Twin Inboard

Docking a Twin Sterndrive or Outboard 

Dock Your Twin Sterndrive or Outboard

Docking a Twin Sterndrive or Outboard

Docking a Single Inboard 

Dock Your Single Inboard

Docking a Single Inboard

Docking Your Single Sterndrive or Outboard 

Dock Your Single Sterndrive or Outboard

First Mate 101 

First Mate 101 is filled with tips and tricks. Brenda Dawson describes in great detail, a long list of First Mate jobs with shortcuts in two major chapters-Interior Management and Exterior Management. The book is so much more than how to be a First Mate. Readers have suggested that after reading the book from cover to cover, they plan to keep "First Mate 101" aboard their boat for easy reference when a situation arises. Knowledge = Confidence = Enjoyment !

First Mate 101: How To Stop Worrying & Start Boating

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    John John Mar 10, 2009 @ 6:55 am
    What a great guide! Really enjoyed reading this :)

    Check out my blog at http://buying-a-boat-tips.blogspot.com/

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