BC Instructor Candidates

Here is the list of the "Prerequisites" that are to be gathered and in order for you to attend a clinic...

1. Be age 18 or older;

2. Have the Basic Cruising Standard; - if you have this aready GREAT - if you do not then we at OSS will work with "registered" candidates over the summer through a challenge or during the clinic to obtain your afloat skills of the Basic Cruising Standard. OSS Basic course

3. Have the CYA Coastal Navigation Standard; - if you have it already, again GREAT - if you do not then we have three ways to get you through the standard - sign up for the classroom course (offered in Janauary or September); sign up for the on-line course, or just challenge the exam. OSS Coastal courses.

4. Have 2 or more years sailing experience;

5. Have Red Cross or St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate or nationally recognized equivalent and a current nationally recognized certificate in CPR level A or higher; two options here - either Canadian Red Cross 613.560.7220 or St. John's 613.722.2002. Either on of these certifications is good for three years.
Once certified OSS does organize re-certification clinics, the school just switched over to Red Cross which is where we have a large group of instructors that will have to re-certify in 2011.

6. Have a CYA PCOC card. Got one already GREAT - otherwise you will be getting one during the clinic, since it is one of the exams you have to write.

7. Have a VHF with DSC Restricted Operator's Certificate Maritime - got one already GREAT! Now if you obtained your VHF(maritime) certificate prior to January 2005 you will need to simply upgrade to the DSC OSS VHF-DSC courses; otherwise you need to attend the whole course or homestudy or challenge the exam. OSS VHF courses

Note: It is important that candidates be current in their sailing skills and knowledge prior to entry into Instructor clinics. The Sailing evaluation demands above average basic sailing and there is no time during the clinic for remedial work.

"Registered" - a candidate that is offically registered with a deposit paid to Ontario Sailing to attend the upcoming Ottawa Basic Cruising Instructor Clinic.
"Challenge" - when student completes the tasks of a standard with out receiving instruction.

To register for the clinic please contact Eric Cartlidge at Ontario Sailing - phone 1-888-672-7245 or email.