Dragon Boat Canada Safe Steering Course

 

Learn or brush up on your steering skills and earn DBC steering certification, after passing an in-course assessment.

Accreditation requirements include course attendance, successful display of required skills acquisition,  proof of Safe Sport, Pleasure Craft Operators License and First Aid Certification. See the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Classroom session: Everyone

Friday, February 20, 2026. Online (Zoom), 6:00-8:00 pm Vancouver time.

Attendance is required for certification. Review of a recorded session does not meet the requirements.

On-water session: Two time slots, attend one

Sunday, May 31, 2026,

  • Time slot 1: 12:00-3:00 pm.

  • Time slot 2: 3:00-6:00 pm

This session is for practice and assessment.

Taken the course with Kamini in the past and not passed? If you have been practicing since, email her to see if an assessment can be included for you on May 31.

Instructor: Kamini Jain + other on-water facilitators

Cost: $195 + GST

The format of this course means there are very few spots. Please register soon to secure your spot. A 3:00-6:00 pm course may be added if interest permits.

About the instructor: https://www.rightangleperformance.com/about-us

Click here to register for time slot 1
click here to register for time slot 2


Cancellation policy:

No refunds will be issued unless the forfeited space is filled. In that case, a refund minus a 15% administration fee will be charged.


Requirements for certification in this course is:

  1. SafeSport course.  It’s free and all online. https://coach.ca/sport-safety/create-quality-sport-environment

  2. First Aid including CPR and AED.  There are several providers that offer this.  You can take the 8-hour or 16-hour course.  Online courses are not accepted.

  3. Pleasure Craft Operators License. This is a 60% discount code: DRAGON60
    To redeem a PCOC voucher code:

    ·         Visit MyBoatCard.com

    ·         Register for the course and complete Chapter 1

    ·         Click the "I have a coupon" link at checkout

    This course is easy and fully online. 

  4. Passing an in-course steering assessment

These requirements do not need to be completed before taking the course but are needed for certification.