In program five host Dagmar Midcap goes through the safety requirements of the larger vessels in the 12 – 20 meter class. There is a feature on Marine Electronics (VHF radios and GPS) and a segment on what to do before setting out on the water. In our Aids to Navigation segment we discuss Special Buoys.
Grade levels: Adult
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Boating Emergencies
In our final episode Dagmar Midcap leads us through what to do in a boating emergency. We look at radio procedures for Pan-Pan and Mayday and the use of Channel 16. We have a demonstration of the types of Marine Flares and how to use them. As well there is discussion about Hypothermia, Cold Water Shock and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
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Personal Watercraft
In the second program the focus is on the safe operation of Personal Water Craft (PWC’s). Host Dagmar Midcap discusses the safety equipment required for these vessels as well as the rules for their operation. In our Aids to Navigation segment the focus is on Day Beacons.
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Small Powered Pleasure Craft
In this episode Dagmar looks at everything you need to know about the safe operation of not-quite-yachts; otherwise known as small powered pleasure craft not over six meters in length. There is a feature segment on Marine Weather information and additional segments on sail plans and the work done by the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. The focus in the Aids to Navigation segment is the Cardinal Buoy system.
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Powered Pleasure Craft 6-12 Metres
Program Four looks at the safety requirements of two classes of water craft – vessels 6-8 meters and vessels 8-12 meters. There is a feature segment on the work done by the Canadian Hydrographic Service who produce some of the best marine charts created anywhere in the world. As well, there is a segment on fueling procedures. Landmarks and Range Markers are the topic in this episode’s Aids to Navigation segment.
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Preparing to Kick Butt
Meet Cheryl, Jessika, Shauna, Bryn and Steve – all smokers in a world that no longer caters to their addiction. They are fully aware of the reasons why they should quit – they’ve all tried before and failed. But this time as their quit day approaches, with the public on their side, and the support of friends and family, they’re confident they’ll kick butt.
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Snuffing the Craving
Quit day has arrived and each of our cast struggle with the urge to smoke. Like Cheryl, most are using a combination of methods as part of their quit plan. Together they meet with an addiction counselor for encouragement and to understand more about their addiction.
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Coping Without Smoking
During their first month, the cast has used different approaches to cope with their nicotine addiction. Check in with them and the resident experts to see how each of these work and whether any of the five need to make changes to their plan to cope with relapses.
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Cashing in on Quitting
The cast is now into their second month since Quit Day and some are starting to see the long-term benefits of the changes in routines and behaviours as they renew their commitment to a smoke-free life. To celebrate their successes and to encourage those who are still struggling, they take in a kayak trip to one of BC’s gulf islands.
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Going the Distance
How many of the five have managed to realize their dreams for a fitter and healthier life? Is Steve able to handle his work stresses without smoking or has Bryn managed to achieve a smoke-free social life, and along with Jessika, achieved his dream of completing the Sun Run? Who has managed to kick butt?