Safe Boating Instruction in the Kawarthas Since 1959
End of Season Potluck, November 8, 2014
Peterborough Squadron was the very first squadron in Canada to have access to CPS-ECP’s new Boating Skills Virtual Trainer, a simulator that lets you try your hand at various scenarios on the water. The simulator was purchased from United States Power and Sail Squadrons with funding providing by The CPS-ECP Foundation. The Virtual Trainer was available at our End of Season Potluck for everyone to give it a try.
Premier Interactive Boating Safety System
The Boating Skills Virtual Trainer™ embodies a realistic boating experience using sophisticated water physics software developed by Virtual Driver Interactive with course content and direction provided by the US Power Squadrons.
The use of a simulator provides an exciting experience that compliments on-water training commensurate to future on-the-water programs requiring the same level of competency. Simulation allows students to navigate on-the-water scenarios where they contemplate and make decisions using critical thinking.
To Be More Realistic You Would Have to Get Splashed
The BSVT boasts high-end technology featuring three HD monitors with an expansive field of vision, a steering wheel and an actual Mercury Marine throttle. Your boat reacts to variable settings for trim, current and wind in day or night scenes – changeable “on the fly.” Even subtle maneuvers are possible thanks to extremely robust water physics.
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All lessons occur on the same lake, but in different areas which are set up for each lesson. The lake is approximately 3.5 miles wide x 4 miles long, including the virtual marina.
Lesson Scenes:
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Departing the Dock
Working with Spring Lines
Fairways
Pivot Turns
Moorings
Docking
Slalom
Crossing/Overtaking/Meeting
Emergency Stop
Variable winds, strong currents with day & night scenarios
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