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NYC hosts a variety of licencing courses, race seminars, workshops and general nautical courses year-round. Some of these courses are open to the public. See below for course details.
To register for any of these courses, please fill out our
General Course Registration Form and submit completed form to
[email protected], fax to 416-260-8780 or drop off at the club office.
Sail Canada Intermediate Coastal Navigation Course
Open to Non-Members - REGISTER BY FEB.11
Building on the information covered in the Basic Coastal Navigation Course, in this intermediate level you’ll learn how to safely plan and execute a long continuous passage including night sailing in unfamiliar coastal or inland waters, in all conditions of visibility, with or without electronic aids.
Taught by returning instructor Jeff Cassidy, this 5-week course focuses on near shore navigation and covers position determination methods using non-electronic means, methods for dealing with current and leeway, determination of intermediate tidal heights and the impact that the Collision Regulations may have on navigational practice.
A prerequisite for this course is the Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation certification. The standard emphasizes the navigational skills at a level appropriate for bare boat chartering and for extended cruises in coastal waters.
Included in course fee:
Practice chart, printed copy of worksheets and tables, electronic course notes as well as a PDF of Canadian Chart 1. If you would prefer printed materials provided please see below for optional add-ons.
Students must provide:
Pencil, eraser, note paper, parallel ruler* or Portland plotter* and dividers*.
Course Date & Time:
IN-PERSON (NYC Chartroom)
Feb. 21, Mar. 28, Apr. 11
10 AM - 4 PM
ONLINE (Zoom)
Feb. 24, Mar. 3, Mar. 10, Mar. 24
6 PM - 9 PM
Course Fee:
NYC Members – $265 + HST
Non-Members – $330 + HST
REGISTER HERE
Marine Basic First Aid *Blended Online & In-Person Course*
Open to Non-Members - REGISTER BY FEB.18
Be prepared for emergencies ashore or afloat! Refresh your first aid knowledge prior to the season, register today for the Blended Marine Basic First Aid Course hosted by NYC.
Taught by a certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor this course meets all the standards and requirements of
Transport Canada outlined in Transport publication (TP) 13008 E. This is a comprehensive 16 hour course, with 7-8 hours of online training, and two 4-hour in-person training sessions which allows the participant to earn a rating certificate or endorsement, Master or Chief Mate limited certification, provide first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near-costal voyage, class 2, or sheltered waters.
Course Content:
- Angina and Heart Attack
- Stroke
- CPR/AED
- Compression-Only CPR
- Life-threatening External Bleeding
- Life-threatening Internal Bleeding
- Wound Care Head and Spine Injuries
- Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
- Sudden Medical Emergencies
- Environmental Emergencies
- Poisons
- Correct use of protective equipment (PPE), including donning and doffing a medical gown, mask, protective eyewear and gloves
Upon successful completion*, participants will receive a 3-year certification in Red Cross Basic Marine First Aid.
*Students must attend 100% of the course and score at least 75% on the multiple choice knowledge test to be successful.
Course Date & Time:
March 1, 2026 - 10 AM - 5 PM
Course Fee:
NYC Members - $135 + HST
Non-Members – $165 + HST
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Marine Radio Course with DSC - ROC(M) Certification
Open to Non-Members - REGISTER BY FEB.20
Provided by CanBoat (formerly Toronto Canadian Power and Sail Squadron) exclusively for National Yacht Club
Learn emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Course content covers 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).
Registration includes course textbook, in person review session and examination for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement. Independent study is required prior to the course date. Successful participants will receive their ROC(M) Licence, which is a lifelong certification and a requirement for all those using a VHF radio. This course also can be taken to upgrade your licence to include DSC endorsement.
To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It’s the law!
*PLEASE NOTE - Pre-Study Required*
Course Date & Time:
March 7, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM
Please note that you must pick up your textbook to complete pre-study prior to this date.
Course Fee:
NYC Members – $220 + HST
Non-Members – $265 + HST
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Toronto Harbour Licence Course
Open to Non-Members
Learn the Practices & Procedures of the Toronto Harbour in this one-night course.
Includes in-class instruction, on-water testing in a 16-foot powerboat and a written examination for your Toronto Power Vessel Operator Permit (PVOP).
*PLEASE NOTE - Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is a required pre-requisite*
Course Date & Time:
May 5, 2026: 7 PM - 9 PM
OR
June 2, 2026: 7 PM - 9 PM
Course Fee:
NYC Members – $85 + HST
Non-Members – $110 + HST
REGISTER HERE