In business since 1954 - 2007

Edgewater Marine Ltd


Mailing/Billing/Shipping Address
                       9665 Asgard
                      Windsor, Ontario

                                          CANADA                                                                                            
                       N8R 1E1
Voice: 1-519-735-6860
 

Edgewater Email or edgewatr@mnsi.net
Member of O.M.O.A (Ontario Marina Operators Association)


Canadian Boating Operator Compentency Card courses available
Call to signup for courses.


S-P-A-R-K Start, Pleasure Craft Operator "S" 

If you operate any power-driven vessel, new legislation requires that you obtain a
"Pleasure Craft Operator Card." Designed for people new to boating, this course will
make students aware of acts, regulations and codes; boating terms and expressions;
operator responsibilities, and general boating safety knowledge. Topics include safety
equipment requirements, weather, rules of the road, aids to navigation, charts and maps,
handling emergencies, crew overboard, hypothermia, capsize, and distress equipment.
The exam will be written at the end of the course. Successful applicants will receive their
cards from the Canadian Yachting Association. NOTE: A S-P-A-R-K Start student
manual will be provided at the first class.  
September 15 , 2009 is approaching fast. This is when everyone operating any motorized watercraft,
regardless of length of craft, or age of the operator will need THE CARD!!!
 
Next  boating course call 
1-519-969-2129  or
  1-519-735-6860
 Cell: 519-977-3338
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Depending on enrolment 

Maximum class size is 15 to 20 persons.

Cost for course is $70.00 per single person.

Group rates of 8 Adults or more available

Children  age 15 and under  when taking course with Parent (s) who are taking the course at the same time will be $50.00  per child.

Course held @ one of the listed Locations. Will be finalized one week before Course
Delta Driving School
2528 Dougall Rd. (corner of Eugene & Dougall)
Windsor On.


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Alternative Driving School
3-1940 Tecumseh Road West,
Windsor, ON
N9B 3S5


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Essex Driving School
13422 Tecumseh Rd. E. (St. Clair Beach Plaza, between St. Gregory & Tecumseh Rd. Do not go by "A" marking)
Tecumseh, On.
N8N 3N7

NB: North East of mark 'A" on map. North East  corner of  Tecumseh & Manning Rd.



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Want to learn how to Drive your boat?

We give lessons in the Essex County Area (Lake Erie, Detroit River and Lake St.Clair) . 

Call to make arrangements. We will meet you at your boat and instruct you on how to maneuver your vessel.

Call for Rates

 

For information on or to CHALLENGE the BOATING COMPETENCY EXAM call or E-mail mailto:edgewatr@mnsi.net
 
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The Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations require operators of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes to have proof of competency on board at all times. These requirements are being phased in over ten years (see table).

Date at which proof of competency is required
How this applies to operators** of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes Date at which proof of competency required on board
All operators born after April 1, 1983 September 15, 1999
All operators of craft under 4 m in length, including personal watercraft  September 15, 2002
All operators September 15, 2009

* These requirements apply in areas outside the Northwest and Nunavut Territories at this time.

** Applies to non-residents of Canada and whose pleasure craft is in Canada more than 45 consecutive days. Operator card or equivalent issued to a non-resident by their state or country will be considered as proof of competency.

Tip: Certificates for boating safety courses completed before April 1, 1999 will be recognized. If you've already taken a course prior to these regulations - and have proof - then that course certificate or card will be accepted as proof of competency!

Proof of competency can take 1 of 3 forms:

* proof of having successfully completed a boating safety course in Canada prior to April 1, 1999; 
* a pleasure craft operator card issued following the successful completion of a Transport Canada accredited test; 
* a completed rental-boat safety checklist (for power-driven rental boats). 

The operator card is good-for-life. 

More Q&A go to: http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/oc-faq.htm#13

 

 

September 15, 2009 is coming fast. Get your card now and save the $250.00 fine for not having the CARD when the time arrives!!!

Take the Challenge, get your Boater's Card, and gain knowledge at 

Happy Days Boat Centre

1475 Cabana Rd. E.

Windsor, On.

519-969-2129

can be done the old fashion way on paper or sign up on-line @ Happy Days Boat Centre with the following providers below. Your choice. Either way lets get it done before it is to late.

 

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