kayakwriter
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Hi all,
So I know we had a issue very recently with a commercial posting for guided kayak trips. The general WCP policy remains the same: no threads created for the sole purpose of promoting commercial goods or services. (It's OK to make non-libelous comments good or bad about specific companies or brands in response to other members' questions, but please declare it if you have any connection to or financial interest in the company you're discussing.)
So to semi-practice what I preach: I'm declaring that I'm employed by Jericho Beach Kayak and am the instructor for the radio courses promoted below. And as always, I'm cutting myself a little slack on the no-commercial postings rule with the rationale that the income from teaching these courses helps me pay the bills that keep the electrons on here at WCP.
We now return to your irregularly scheduled commercial message:
Being able to knowledgeably use a radio really helps safety and efficiency when sea kayaking. And it's not just a good idea - it's the law: you are legally required to have a ROC (M) to operate a marine VHF in Canada.
Luckily, at least during the pandemic, we're allowed to offer the course and exam online. One 3 hour online class, then a one-on-one online test that takes about an hour.
https://jerichobeachkayak.com/lessons/online-vhf-radio-course/
So I know we had a issue very recently with a commercial posting for guided kayak trips. The general WCP policy remains the same: no threads created for the sole purpose of promoting commercial goods or services. (It's OK to make non-libelous comments good or bad about specific companies or brands in response to other members' questions, but please declare it if you have any connection to or financial interest in the company you're discussing.)
So to semi-practice what I preach: I'm declaring that I'm employed by Jericho Beach Kayak and am the instructor for the radio courses promoted below. And as always, I'm cutting myself a little slack on the no-commercial postings rule with the rationale that the income from teaching these courses helps me pay the bills that keep the electrons on here at WCP.
We now return to your irregularly scheduled commercial message:
Being able to knowledgeably use a radio really helps safety and efficiency when sea kayaking. And it's not just a good idea - it's the law: you are legally required to have a ROC (M) to operate a marine VHF in Canada.
Luckily, at least during the pandemic, we're allowed to offer the course and exam online. One 3 hour online class, then a one-on-one online test that takes about an hour.
https://jerichobeachkayak.com/lessons/online-vhf-radio-course/