About Us

Jill Hicks

Jill is semi retired, and has worked in the marine industry since 1992. She has worked every position on a charter boat up to General Manager. She has a love for planning events and communicating with her colleagues in the boating industry.

James Marrin

James is an experienced sailor working in the maritime industry for the past 19 years. He is a Transport Canada registered Master and an avid outdoorsman who enjoys teaching in his spare time.

See what our clients say!

Thanks for coming …. and presenting the SVOP course!
James, you did a great job, keeping it light, flexible, yet drove home the material in a way everyone enjoyed and learned.

… to James, the group really enjoyed their day and really felt that you presented in a way that made sense and kept them engaged throughout … thanks a lot from all of us. A huge thanks to all of you for making this process focused and easy to navigate …

“Your source for PCVA Canada and Transport Canada certified marine courses!”

Available Courses

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About Us

Jill Hicks

James Marrin

SVOP – Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

SDV-BS – Small Non Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety

DPVS – Domestic Passenger Vessel Safety

SSPV – CP – Small Seasonal Passenger Vessel Safety Certified Personnel

SPV – NCP – Seasonal Passenger Vessel Safety Non Certified Personnel