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POWER BOAT TRAINING
OPPORTUNITIES
"Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit."
BROOKS ATKINSON - AMERICAN THEATRE CRITIC
ISPA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING CENTRE (SAIL & POWER)
Latitude Sailing is an ISPA Instructor Training Centre for both Sailing and Power. ISPA (International Sail and Power Academy) was established in 1994 in Canada to develop and promote a new pleasure craft training system. Their online training system makes extensive use of video and is designed to provide flexibility for you by allowing you to complete your theoretical training at your own pace BEFORE you join Latitude Sailing for your practical on-the-water training experience.
If you have not completed your PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) certification which is required in Canada to operate any powered vessel, students completing the ISPA Day Skipper course can be issued a PCOC at the completion of your training.
ISPA POWER BOAT TRAINING - VESSEL INFORMATION
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.
LATITUDE SAILING POWER BOAT
TRAINING COURSES
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The ISPA Competent Crew - Power Course is the first step in your ISPA training journey. This course provides the basic knowledge essentials for power boating and the must knows for operating a power boat up to 40 feet in length.
4 Days On-the-Water
Minimum 20 hours
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The
ISPA Day Skipper - Power Course continues your ISPA training journey and provides the
intermediate boating knowledge and skills essential for the charter skipper of a power vessel up to 45 feet. Take the helm and chart your journey!
4 Days On-the-Water
Minimum 20 hours
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The
ISPA Coastal Skipper Offshore - Power Course expands your ISPA training journey and provides the
advanced cruising knowledge and skills essential for skippers exploring more advanced boating environments!
5-7 Days Live Aboard
Minimum 125 NM
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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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Complete 'Competent Crew', 'Day Skipper' and 'Coastal Navigation' Package over 7 days.
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online application
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CONTACT LATITUDE SAILING TO DETERMINE YOUR PERSONALIZED TRAINING PLAN
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COMPLETE YOUR THEORY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ISPA SELF STUDY & LATITUDE SAILING ONLINE
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SCHEDULE YOUR CUSTOM LEARNING EXPERIENCE WITH LATITUDE SAILING
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ENJOY YOUR PRIVATE/COUPLE TRAINING EXPERIENCE ON THE WATER
FAQ'S
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How far in advance should I book my training dates?
As all of our training is either private or couple/partner training, some of our more popular periods may book up well in advance. As soon as you know when you want to do your training, secure your spot so you are not disappointed.
This also allows you to make your travel plans in advance to take advantage of early discounts if applicable.
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What personal equipment do I need to provide?
Each course will have it's own recommended list of equipment that will be shared with you during our initial discussions before you commit to your booking.
Generally, your personal clothing is needed to be provided, we will generally provide the sailing equipment that you will be using during your training.
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How do I confirm my training dates?
Your preferred dates can be secured with a 50% deposit for your course. Our full cancellation policy and rescheduling policy will be shared during our preliminary discussion before your booking is secured.
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What about dietary needs/restrictions?
Prior to departure, you will work with the Instructor to make a provisioning plan. This is a critical part of sailing and planning your time away as supplies may be limited or non-existent depending on your training location.
Working together you will provision for the course with your Instructor based on a jointly agreed upon menu plan for the duration of the course.