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ISPA COMPETENT CREW POWER COURSE

The ISPA Competent Crew - Power Course is the first step in your ISPA boating training journey.  This course provides the basic knowledge essentials for operating a power boat and the must knows for living aboard a cruising power boat.  Once registered, the ISPA Competent Crew Power Certificate of Competency certifies the holder to; a) Crew aboard a power vessel in tidal waters with a Skipper onboard, and b) Skipper a power vessel under 40 feet where no navigational hazards exist, within inland waters, or safe harbours during daylight hours, in light to moderate wind conditions.

COURSE COSTS:  The ISPA Competent Crew PRIVATE Power Course with Latitude Sailing is $1995 CAD (plus theory materials) and includes the completion of the Restricted Operator Certificate Maritime (ROCM) exam while onboard at no additional cost.  If a couple wished to complete their training together (shared cabin), the cost for both is $2950 CAD (plus theory materials).  Theory materials are not included as there are options for your theory development depending on if you choose a physical manual or online training options.

VESSEL REQUIREMENTS:  Latitude Sailing conducts our Power Boat training courses either on YOUR PERSONAL VESSEL or a LOCALLY CHARTERED VESSEL that you have chartered for the duration of the course. In either option, the vessel will need to be approved by Transport Canada and included as part of our training vessels. While there is no cost for this, there is a period of time that is needed to complete the Transport Canada approval and to ensure that the vessel has all the required equipment to be used in your training course. You can download a copy of the required equipment list by CLICKING HERE to evaluate if your vessel would be appropriate for the training program. 

If you are looking at chartering a power boat to use in your training, I would suggest that you contact Nanaimo Yacht Charters. You can view their vessels available to charter at the following URL (https://www.nanaimoyachtcharters.com/boat-listing/). If you have any questions please let us know.

ON-THE-WATER TIME:  The course involves 4 training days on-the-water.  These days can be completed over 2 weekend/weekday sessions of days each (if a Nanaimo departure), or can be completed in a single 4 day block.  By completing your training over a 4 day block it allows for a greater variety of destinations and departure points for your training.  A minimum of 20 hours on-the-water time is required.

COMBINED COURSES:  It is possible to complete your 'Competent Crew', 'ROC(m)', 'Day Skipper' and 'Coastal Navigation' as a complete package over 7 consecutive on-the-water days at a savings of 25% over completing the courses individually ($3295 CAD per Individual or $4795 CAD per Couple plus theory materials).  The focused time allows you to build your skills more effectively and allows for a greater customization of training plans. 

CHALLENGING CERTIFICATION:  Qualified individuals may request the opportunity to challenge the Competent Crew Power Course.  Participants wishing to take this path will need to provide documented evidence during 'Step 01' of at least 10 days experience, 200 NM, and living aboard as crew on a power boat in tidal waters.  Challenge Participants will need to complete the Physical Workbook or Online Course including successfully completing the theory assessment.  During the On-The-Water component of the course, the Challenge Participant will need to demonstrate all of the skills of the ISPA Competent Crew Power Course.  The cost for the Certificate Challenge will be based on the number of days required to complete the evaluation and will be $700 CAD per day.

Complete 'Competent Crew', 'Day Skipper' and 'Coastal Navigation' Package over 7 days.

SAVE 25% Over Individual Course Pricing.

CONTACT LATITUDE SAILING TO DETERMINE YOUR PERSONALIZED TRAINING PLAN

The first step in your Power Boating journey begins with contacting Latitude Sailing.  Everyone has unique goals and objectives for their sailing training, which is why Latitude Sailing courses are 'ALWAYS PRIVATE - ALWAYS PERSONALIZED - ALWAYS ABOUT YOU'.   We will discuss your personal boating goals, timelines, preferred departure and training areas, and assist you with establishing a training plan to help you achieve your personal goals. 

At this point you can secure your training spot and tentative training dates with a 50% deposit of the course fees.  This will allow access to exclusive Latitude Sailing video tutorials as well as access to LIVE video conferencing meetings during your theory development to answer questions, address challenges, and provide insights to your specific situation.

Complete your theory development through ispa self study & latitude sailing online

In order to maximize your time on the water, completion of your theory components in advance of your training is REQUIRED so as to allow more time on-the-water during your training.  Materials are purchased through ISPA (or Latitude Sailing for ROCM).  We will discuss the process with you during Step 01 when we work on your personalized training plan.

• Competent Crew Power Manual: Including ISPA Printed Manual and ISPA Certification - $84 CAD + taxes.

OR

• Competent Crew Power Online Course:  Including Competent Crew Online Course, Access to Online PDF Manual, Certification, and Logbook - $210 CAN + taxes. (COMING SOON)

• ROC(m) Self Study Manual:  Including CPS Certification Fees - $100 CAN

SCHEDULE YOUR CUSTOM LEARNING EXPERIENCE WITH LATITUDE SAILING

Once you have completed your Theory Development, it is time to finalize your On-The-Water Training component.  At this point the remaining balance of your training fees will be due. 

Decisions that need to finalized during this step include:

• training dates
• departure location
• our vessel or yours
• tentative plan of stops and destinations during your training
• travel and provisioning plans

ENJOY YOUR PRIVATE/COUPLE TRAINING EXPERIENCE ON THE WATER

When the day finally arrives for your On-The-Water training to begin, you will be met at the agreed upon departure point where your training will begin.  For Nanaimo, BC departures complimentary pick up can be arranged if you are arriving via ferry or air into Nanaimo.

During your On-The-Water training components, we will work with you to maximize your learning experience and sailing.  We will work with you to discuss any adjustments that need to made in the training plan due to weather patterns that may be developing during your training both prior to departure and during your training.

Some of your overnights will involve securing to a mooring ball, anchoring, and also docking at marinas.  The exact plan will be customized based on your training location and preferences.

OTHER LATITUDE SAILING

POWER TRAINING COURSES

The ISPA Day Skipper - Power Course continues your ISPA training journey and provides the intermediate boating and cruising knowledge and skills essential for the bareboat charter skipper.  Take the helm and chart your journey!



4 Days On-the-Water

Minimum 20 hours

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The ISPA Coastal Navigation Course provides the knowledge and skills essential to navigate safely in both inland and coastal/tidal water environments, using both paper-based and electronic navigation tools.



1 Day On-the-Water

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The ISPA Coastal Skipper Advanced - Power Course continues your ISPA training journey and provides advanced boating and cruising knowledge and skills for the bareboat charter skipper or power boater looking to explore beyond basic waters. Continue to explore without limits!

5-7 Days On-the-Water

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Course Dates Are Booking Now For Fall 2024 & 2025.

Contact Us to Secure Your Preferred Dates To Complete Your Training

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