Madatory Boater's Card testing

[Paul Shibata]

Hello all, the following Boater's Exam Testing has been offered to Renegade Bass members including friends and family. It's a great deal (42% savings). Not that this would be too important but Renegade Bass is a Federally recognized "Not For Profit Corporation" and as such does not benefit financially from this endeavour. We are just trying to share the wealth and opportunity.

In the interests of safety Renegade Bass has obligated all of it's boaters to obtain the Boater's Safety Card for the 2007 season. Though the new rule applies only to the driver within the team, The Association strongly encourages both members to posses the card. The rule also applies to any substitute that may be driving a boat.

In order to assist in facilitating this new requirement, Renegade Bass has retained the services of the Forensic and Nautical Consultants of Canada (FNCC). This is the same group that sponsored our Radio Show last season through the "Safe Boating Tips". FNCC will be hosting 2 classroom sessions in Ottawa for the Boater's Card testing.

Both sessions will take place in Building “T”, Room 102a at the Woodroofe Campus of Algonquin College (see attached map and directions). The first session will commence at 7:00pm and end at 9:30pm on Thursday May 24. The second session will take place on Sunday May 27 and will run from 9:00 am – 11:30am. There will be plenty of free parking. (You know you’re in the right lot when it’s filled with vehicle with trailer hitches).

The test is 36 multiple choice questions focusing exclusively on the common sense of boating. There will be teachers there to help during the testing should you require further explanation of any of the questions. We have been told that it is quite easy and with the assistance of the instructors, the exam should be well within the capabilities of all of our members. The exam will be available in both English and French and bilingual instructors will be present at both sessions. The test should take no longer than about 20 minutes.

Renegade Bass has negotiated a $35.00 (plus GST) price for the test which you only pay if you pass!!! The testing is normally $50.00 and as such represents a 42% saving to our members. The FNCC has agreed to extend this offer to both friends and family and as such we encourage you to invite as many as possible to take advantage of this offer. Don’t forget that the cards will be a requirement for every Canadian by the 2009 boating season.

Given the email response we expect to have a full house at each event. We ask that you please RSVP with a post on the message board with the date and approximate time that you wish to attend, along with the number of people that you will be bringing.



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[muskymatt]

Great offer Paul.

Time is running out until it's mandatory folks.

Might as well get it now.

It's really all common sense and a little boat knowledge.


Not hard at all.


Matt

[troutnmuskiehunter]

I agree that it's not hard at all....the only tricky part of the exam is remembering all the different types/colors of marker/navigation bouys that some of us would normally never see on some of the lakes and waterways we normally use.

[glenn]

This is a great opportunity for all those who have not got their licence yet. It is approaching fast the deadline for everybody to have one. Why not get the jump and save yourself some money in the process, maybe even get a bunch of Hawk-talker's together and make it an evening or sunday brunch afterward. For those who are fishing Renegade this year or is thinking about getting one of the last 4 remaining spots it is manditory that the driver of the boat have their licence. Thanks Glenn

[Rescue78]

Please know that I am not trying to create an other heated disscussion here. I am not trying to get anything away from the great organisation you have hired, and I applaud Renegade for this process.

My point is that I sure hope you are getting a course or at the very least a book at that price. My regular price is $25.00 for the test. Not "deal" price. Regular price. Same card, Coast Guard Approved etc...

If you are getting a course, a 2.5 hour session including test and correction, they are basically goin to cover just the 36 questions. Do not forget that by Coast Guard regulations, they as an issuer, have the obligation to go over every question that you missed. That chews up a good chunk of those 2.5 hours.

If you get a book, then the price is competitive. But what good is it to get a book the day of the test if you can't study it ahead of time.

Again Paul I commend you for the process and the generous offer to the general public. I am sure everybody will pass with flying colors.

OK!!! Now I'm ready for the stone throwing