The material covered in this module is designed to help you get the most out of your Sail Canada (SC) Basic Cruising course.  It also covers all of the knowledge requirements of SC’s Basic Cruising exam.  Working through the online sessions in this module, combined with your course text  will prepare you to write and pass the Ashore Knowledge exam that is part of the SC Basic Cruising Standard.

This module also covers the material you need to know to be awarded your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC).

The SC Basic Cruising Ashore Knowledge Module is organized in 6 sessions as follows.

Session 1: Sailing Fundamentals

Session 2: Safety and Weather

Session 3: Navigation

Session 4: Seamanship

Session 5: LTCO Basic Cruising Practice Exam

Session 6: Sail Canada Basic Cruising Ashore Knowledge Exam

The material covered in this module is designed to help you get the most out of your Sail Canada (SC) Intermediate Cruising course.  It also covers all of the knowledge requirements of SC’s Intermediate Cruising exam.  Working through the online sessions in this module, combined with SC Intermediate Student Notes   will prepare you to write and pass the Ashore Knowledge exam that is part of the SC Intermediate Cruising Standard.

The SC Intermediate Cruising Ashore Knowledge Module is organized in 6 sessions as follows:

  1. Session 1: Preparing for a cruise
  2. Session 2: Navigation and Weather
  3. Session 3: Boat Systems and related Operations and Safety
  4. Session 4: Seamanship, etiqutte, and legal matters
  5. LTCO Intermediate Cruising Practice Exam
  6. About the Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Ashore Knowledge exam

Maritime Radio (VHF)

The material covered in this module is designed to help you qualify for your Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime). Everyone operating a VHF marine radio in Canada is required to have their ROC(M) card. Our Maritime Radio module offers a convenient and inexpensive way to get this qualification.

The course is based on the Maritime Radio Course book which you may purchase separately from Sail Canada at the following link: https://www.sailing.ca/product/maritime-radio-certificate-course-materials/

The Maritime Radio Ashore Knowledge Module is organized in 5 sessions as follows.

  1. Session 1: Maritime Radio System Overview
  2. Session 2: Basic Maritime Radio Operations
  3. Session 3: Advanced Maritime Radio Applications
  4. Session 4: Optional Practice Exam
  5. Session 5: Final Exam

Your subscription fee covers:

  • Access to the online ashore knowledge sessions, which include over 140 minutes of screencasts that provide informed commentary on marine radio topics
  • Email access to LearnToCruiseOnline instructors to deal with any questions you may have
  • Access to our Maritime Radio practice exam
  • Supervision and marking of your official ROC(M) exam (currently on line via Zoom)-exams can usually be arranged within a week.
  • The administrative costs involved in submitting your exam results and personal information in order that you may obtain your ROC(M) certificate