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Boating Safety Course and Test Syllabus - Transport Canada

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BOATING SAFETY COURSE AND TEST SYLLABUS TP 14932E<br />

12 of 40<br />

Domain 5: Planning <strong>and</strong> Preparation for <strong>Boating</strong> Trips<br />

Domain Item No. Knowledge Requirement References<br />

Navigation Equipment<br />

5.23 Sound signaling device or a sound signaling<br />

appliance<br />

5.24<br />

Navigation lights as per st<strong>and</strong>ards in<br />

Collision Regulations<br />

5.25 Radar reflector<br />

5.26 Magnetic compass<br />

5.27<br />

Marine charts, topographical maps, GPS<br />

(if applicable)<br />

Planning <strong>and</strong> Preparation Best Practices<br />

5.28<br />

5.29<br />

5.30<br />

5.31<br />

5.32<br />

5.33<br />

5.34<br />

5.35<br />

5.36<br />

Adequate oil <strong>and</strong> fuel supply for the<br />

planned trip (Fuel rule of thirds – 1/3<br />

reserve, 1/3 trip out, 1/3 trip back)<br />

Identifying how/who to call for help or<br />

assistance in the event of an emergency<br />

(e.g., cell, VHF, whistle, distress signals)<br />

Preparing <strong>and</strong> filing of (or notifying<br />

someone responsible) the sail plan (i.e., trip<br />

plan, float plan) for each boating trip<br />

Closing (deactivating) sail plan at trip<br />

completion<br />

Obtaining the latest update of Homel<strong>and</strong><br />

Security Requirements if traveling in<br />

U.S. waters<br />

Checking marine charts for local hazards<br />

that may impede the operation of a boat<br />

Checking navigational references for water<br />

levels, times of low, slack <strong>and</strong> high tides<br />

<strong>and</strong> the direction of water flow<br />

Checking navigational references to identify<br />

places to take shelter in event of foul weather<br />

Checking weather forecasts for dangerous<br />

conditions before heading out, using<br />

appropriate sources<br />

Small Vessel Regulations, PART 2<br />

Collision Regulations, Schedule I,<br />

PART D, Rule 33<br />

Small Vessel Regulations, PART 2<br />

Collision Regulations, Schedule I,<br />

PART C, Rule 20-31<br />

Collision Regulations, Schedule I,<br />

PART F, Rule 40<br />

Small Vessel Regulations, PART 2<br />

Navigation <strong>Safety</strong> Regulations, PARTS 2-3<br />

Charts <strong>and</strong> Nautical Publications<br />

Regulations, Section 4-5<br />

Safe <strong>Boating</strong> Guide (TP 511E)<br />

Safe <strong>Boating</strong> Guide (TP 511E)<br />

Safe <strong>Boating</strong> Guide (TP 511E)<br />

Safe <strong>Boating</strong> Guide (TP 511E)<br />

Travel Security <strong>and</strong> Procedures –<br />

Crossing U.S. Borders, U.S. Department<br />

of Homel<strong>and</strong> Security<br />

Safe <strong>Boating</strong> Guide (TP 511E)<br />

Safe <strong>Boating</strong> Guide (TP 511E)<br />

Safe <strong>Boating</strong> Guide (TP 511E)<br />

Safe <strong>Boating</strong> Guide (TP 511E)

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