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Power Instructor Courses
Power Instructor development courses are scheduled and delivered by our Provincial Sailing Associations. Please contact your PSA regarding clinic schedules, locations and registration.
How Do I Become A Powerboat Instructor?
View Powerboat Instructor PathwayBasic Outboard Instructor
Train candidates in the safe use of small outboard-powered boats. Candidates who successfully complete this course will be able to certify candidates at the Basic Outboard level.
Basic Outboard Instructor StandardBasic Powerboat Instructor
The Basic Powerboat Instructor Course is the common entry point to the PowerBoat Instructor stream. The course focuses on the development of lesson planning and teaching skills using a single engine powerboat as the primary teaching aid. Candidates will have the opportunity to practice and refine their ability to deliver training in classroom and on water environments. Candidate power vessel operation skills will be evaluated. Candidates who successfully complete this course will be able to certify candidates at the Introductory (power), Basic Outboard and Basic Powerboat levels.
Basic Powerboat Instructor StandardIntermediate Powerboat Instructor
Candidates who successfully complete this course will be able to certify candidates at the Intermediate Cruising level. Open to Basic Powerboat Instructors, this course focuses on the classroom and on water delivery and evaluation of boat systems knowledge and dual engine powerboat handling skills needed to operate a vessel in a near coastal environment.
Intermediate Powerboat Instructor StandardInstructor Evaluators
Basic Instructor Evaluator
Candidates who successfully complete this course are authorized to co-conduct at any Instructor Development Program so long as: the IE is certified to certify students at the instructor level to be certified and the IE has taught a minimum of two (2) student level courses at that level provided they are currently registered with Sail Canada.
Basic Instructor Evaluator StandardSenior Instructor Evaluator
Candidates who successfully complete this course are authorized to be the lead conductor at any Instructor Development Program so long as: the IE is certified to certify students at the instructor level to be certified and the IE has taught a minimum of two (2) student-level courses at that level provided they are currently registered with Sail Canada.
Senior Instructor Evaluator StandardImportant Links:
Remote Examination Policy Extension Sail Canada Code of ConductCruising Instructor Rules Study Aid This document is aimed at Cruising Instructors to aid in studying for the Collision Regulations exam.
Requirement to Demonstrate Physical Competence Sail Canada Instructor Liability Insurance Policy Information Program Participant Reporting - Checklick Safe Sport Training Police Background Check2022 IE Clinic:
2022 LTC IE Clinic Invitation LTC IE Clinic Candidate Application 2022 LTC IE Clinic Course Conductor Application
Instructor Recertification:
The certification period for all Keelboat & Cruising Instructors is 36-months to the end of the calendar year. For example, if you completed your clinic in May 2017, your level would expire December 31st, 2020.
Download Cruising Instructor Recertification Policy Download Cruising Instructor Re-certification Application Download Instructor Evaluator Re-certification Application
Requirement to Demonstrate Physical Competence
Sail Canada has adopted a new requirement for all Keelboat and Powerboat Cruising Instructors delivering on-water training. This requirement to demonstrate physical competence is to be phased in over a three-year period (2016 – 2018).
Demonstrate Physical CompetenceFrom Transport Canada:
Transport Canada Recreational Boating Standard TP15136 Govement of Canada Small Vessel Register - Recreation Boating Schools Govement of Canada Recreational Boating School Standard Standard for Recreational Boating Schools - 07/2014 Standard for Recreational Boating Schools - Document 07/2014 Small Vessel Compliance Program - Recreational Boating Schools Small Vessel Compliance Program - Enrolment of Recreational Boating SchoolsInstructor Insurance
Sail Canada Instructor Liability Insurance Policy InformationInstructor Certification Power
Summary of the Certification Power for each Instructor Certification in the Keel, Cruising & Power program.
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