Introductory Program designed for young sailors aged 6-7 years old. The WetFeet program gently introduces our youngest sailors to the culture of sailing while staying close to shore and having hands on training by a certified coach.

Campers MUST have completed their CanSail 1 to enroll.

This program is for CanSail 2, 3 & 4 levels.

Join us for a 1 week Spring Training Program for a good refresher and jump start on your next level.

CANSail 1 & 2 introduces fundamental sailing skills. Recommended Age 8+. As the first step in learning to sail a small boat, you’ll learn about the different parts of the boat, and learn some basics sailing skills - like tiller steering and proper body position. Level 2 typically require at least two or more weeks of sailing per level to allow sailors time to learn and demonstrate the skills required.

Cansail 3 & 4 build upon the fundamental sailing skills learned in Cansail 2 while introducing more advanced sailing techniques. The courses emphasize boat speed, maneuver efficiency and technical accuracy. Sailors generally require at least 4 weeks of training to demonstrate and complete the skill set.

Students must have successfully completed CANSail 2 before enrolling in CANSail 3

Admiral, Commodore, Capitan, Skipper

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This is one of the entry level Standards in the series of Sail Canada Standards on sailing keelboats and on Cruising. This Standard is the recommended starting point for individuals with minimal practical on water experience. This entry level builds basic sailing skills with a focus on operation of the vessel as crew. Candidates completing this Standard will be able to competently contribute as crew to the operation of a keelboat in moderate daytime conditions. This Standard is recommended for those with little boating or sailing experience that want to experience sailing on a keelboat and begin to build basic sailing skills in a relaxed environment and at a comfortable pace. A program leading to this Standard may be offered in a one weekend format or in evening sessions. It is envisioned that the learning objectives can be accomplished in 12-15 hours.

Basic Keelboat Cruising course will teach you the skills you need to skipper a keelboat of up to 10m (33ft), safely and efficiently in moderate wind and sea conditions by day.

Your on-water ability will be assessed against the afloat skills required by the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard. Classroom lectures will prepare you for the Sail Canada Ashore Knowledge (theory) written exam.

Features:

● 18 hours of on-water instruction on 24 Ft Catalina 10 hours, including exam, of classroom theory (ashore knowledge) 

● Sail Canada textbook and pre-course package.

● Sail Canada Logbook and Sail Canada seal.

● Taught by our Sail Canada certified instructors. Includes: Safety equipment and procedures Boat handling under power and sail Commands and terminology Basic weather and chart reading Crew-overboard procedures Docking & anchoring Course Formats:

● 2 weekends – ( Sat / Sun 9:00am to 4:00pm with a shore break for lunch) – afloat & theory add text here

FOR RACE TEAM MEMBERS ONLY!