Boating Course Manual Mistakes National built us a new text but some things apparently slipped by the proof editors. If you find something, let us know and we'll get it posted here for everyone so that we can ensure everyone has the right information. If we find anything else, we'll post it as soon as possible.

CPS Training Chart

There are a few small typos on the training chart that should be noted. The following pdf file outlines them for you Read more>

Section A-1 - Characteristics of Boats

There are errors in your manual on the following images, the images below are correct, your manual reverses a couple of identifiers. Click on the images to increase the size.

page A-3

page A-4

Section A-5 - Ropes, Lines & Knots

The following two figures are missing from your manual

Page A-36

Page A-37

Section B-6 - Canadian Aids to Navigation

• minor typo on page B-46: second column, last paragraph, last line: should read "Fl(2) 5s" (not 6s)

Section C-1 - Trailering a Boat

Page C-12 - This is not so much a case of an error in the manual as it is a case of "there is a better way to do this"

Your manual shows the following graphic

While this would probably work in the long run (with some struggling), it is a whole lot easier and a whole lot safer for everyone if the driver can actually see what is going on with the boat. The graphic shows the boat launch in what is generally considered a backward mode.

If the graphic was reversed (see right) the operation would be better. The preferred method of launching a boat is to approach the launch ramp on the drivers side. This does two things: firstly, it allows you a view of the ramp first, and secondly, it provides the optimum view of your trailer as you back up. The sight line created by backing in on the passengers side causes the driver to look across and through the body of the tow vehicle, thus your vision is obscured. If we are to provided you with the best information it would be better if we didn't start you out backwards. So ...follow the procedure to the right and you'll be in much better shape!

 

 

 

 

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