RCMSAR 31

Resources

Boat Smart Study Guide

This is a comprehensive boating manual as well as a study guide for the PCOC exam. It has 6 Modules that explain boating rules and regulations, boat terminology and equipment, trip preparation, safe boat operation, navigation, Colregs and response to emergencies.

Safe Boating Manual

Published by Transport Canada, The Safe Boating Manual offers safety tips and requirements for pleasure craft.

Chart 1

Published by The Canadian Hydrographic Service, Chart 1 is a comprehensive list of symbols and abbreviations found on Canadian marine charts.

Lights in Saanich Inlet

This is a compact list that can be mounted on a reference card for use as a quick-guide to the lights in Saanich inlet.

List of Lights in Haro Strait

This is a complete list of lights in the Haro Strait area.

Complete List of Lights Buoys and Fog Signals

Get access to the complete list of Lights Buoys and Fog Signals for all of Canada including those of the Pacific Coast.

Canadian Hydrographic Service

The CHS is responsible for surveying Canadian navigable waterways and for producing a number of nautical publications, including nautical charts, sailing directions, bathymetric maps as well as tide and current tables. Here you will find information about charts available through CHS points of purchase.

Link to NOTMAR

This link will connect you to the Canadian Coast Guard resource page for Notices to Mariners. Other resources accessed here include: Radio Aids to Marine Navigation, Canadian Aids to Navigation System and more…