Dragon Boat Canada
Safe Steering Accreditation Program

Western Region - Calgary Location

Safe Steering Accreditation

The Dragon Boat Canada (DBC) Safe Steering Accreditation program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of steers people through both in-class theory and on-water practice. This program helps participants improve their steering abilities and earn certification from DBC, and is administered by the DBC Accreditation, Education and Training Committee.

While Safe Steering Accreditation is not required for all steerspersons, it is necessary as a prerequisite for DBC Level 1 Coaching Certification or Independent Coaches & Steerspersons Insurance. Becoming an Accredited DBC Steersperson also enhances your knowledge and skills and may open future opportunities for coaching or advancing your goals with DBC.

Accreditation Requirements

To gain full Safe Steering Accreditation, participants must:

• Attend the in-class theory session.

• Successfully complete the on-water exam.

• Complete the Safe Sport course (https://safesport.coach.ca/participants-training)

• Hold a valid Pleasure Craft Operators License (PCOC)

• Complete a First Aid course including CPR and AED certification.

The Safe Sport course, Pleasure Craft Operators License and First Aid courses do not have to be completed prior to taking this course.

Instructor 

This course is facilitated by Brent Lee.

Program Dates and Registration

This program will be held in 2 sessions - online and an in person on water evaluation

The Online portion will be held at 7pm on April 23rd, 2026.

On-Water evaluations will be scheduled with participants once the city has opened the Glenmore Reservoir.

Interested participants should register by April 16, 2026. 

Course Fee is $150

For registration or additional information, please contact yyc.db.steering@gmail.com