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NYC hosts a variety of licencing courses, race seminars, workshops and general nautical courses year-round. Some of these courses are open to the public. See below for course details.
To register for any of these courses, please fill out our
General Course Registration Form and submit completed form to
[email protected], fax to 416-260-8780 or drop off at the club office.
Marine Radio Course with DSC - ROC(M) Certification
Open to Non-Members - REGISTER BY FEB.20
Provided by CanBoat (formerly Toronto Canadian Power and Sail Squadron) exclusively for National Yacht Club
Learn emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Course content covers the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (DSC/GMDSS).
Registration includes course textbook, in person review session and examination for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement. Independent study is required prior to the course date. Successful participants will receive their ROC(M) Licence, which is a lifelong certification and a requirement for all those using a VHF radio. This course also can be taken to upgrade your licence to include DSC endorsement.
To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It’s the law!
*PLEASE NOTE - Pre-Study Required*
Course Date & Time:
March 7, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM
Please note that you must pick up your textbook to complete pre-study prior to this date.
Course Fee:
NYC Members – $220 + HST
Non-Members – $265 + HST
REGISTER HERE
Toronto Harbour Licence Course
Open to Non-Members
Learn the Practices & Procedures of the Toronto Harbour in this one-night course.
Includes in-class instruction, on-water testing in a 16-foot powerboat and a written examination for your Toronto Power Vessel Operator Permit (PVOP).
*PLEASE NOTE - Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is a required pre-requisite*
Course Date & Time:
May 5, 2026: 7 PM - 9 PM *SOLD OUT*
OR
June 2, 2026: 7 PM - 9 PM *Few Spots Available*
Course Fee:
NYC Members – $85 + HST
Non-Members – $110 + HST
REGISTER HERE