Learn to sail!

Surprisingly easy, refreshingly affordable, and unbelievably fun!

No Experience Required.

Sail into fun—relax, explore, and enjoy the ride.

Surprisingly Affordable!

Our sail share program offers the benefits of sailing without the cost of ownership.

Looking For A Challenge?

We offer advanced cruising and racing programs to get your adrenaline pumping.

SAIL ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!

From training to arranging trips, we can help with all your sailing vacation needs.

Enjoy two introductory sailing club memberships, a $680 value, and MORE with our Basic Cruising course.

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Learn To Sail Keelboats

Learn to Sail Keelboats and Cruising Boats.

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Sail Share Membership

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Sail without owning a boat. Whether you’re new to sailing, looking to meet fellow sailors, wanting to build your skills, or simply enjoy time on the water, you’re in the right place.

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Learn To Sail Dinghies

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Learn to Sail Dinghies and Small Boats on the Ottawa River.

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Sailing for Life – Next Steps!

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Advantage Boating
Monday November 17th, 2025
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🚨 Last Chance to Sign Up! 🚨

Our final VHF Radio Course of the year runs Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 (via Zoom, 6:30 PM start). 💻 Scratch it off your to-do list before year-end and gain the essential communication skills every sailor needs at sea. 🆘⛵️

Register today and sail into 2026 fully certified! ⚓️ 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/…

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🚨 Last Chance to Sign Up! 🚨 Our final VHF Radio Course of the year runs Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 (via Zoom, 6:30 PM start). 💻 Scratch it off your to-do list before year-end and gain the essential communication skills every sailor needs at sea. 🆘⛵️ Register today and sail into 2026 fully certified! ⚓️ 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/training-centre/classroom/vhf-operators-certificate/ #vhfradio #onlinecourse #onlinetrainingprogram #boatingsafety #SailingSafety #sailingschool #learntosail #advantageboating
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Saturday November 15th, 2025
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Registration for our 2026 sailing season is open, and spots are already going fast! ⛵️🌊

From Basic to Intermediate Cruising, CANSail, Navigation, and more — there’s something for every sailor.⚓️

When you sign up for an Advantage Boating course, you get more than just time on the water — here’s what’s included:

✅ Small class sizes for personalized instruction and maximum hands-on time.
✅ All safety gear provided — just bring your sense of adventure!
✅ Written exam, logbook, and certification included.
✅ Optional PCOC (Boating Card) add-on at no extra cost.
✨ BONUS ✨TWO introductory memberships for local sailing clubs ($680 value!).

Your 2026 sailing journey starts here. Choose your certification and sign up online today! 👉

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Registration for our 2026 sailing season is open, and spots are already going fast! ⛵️🌊 From Basic to Intermediate Cruising, CANSail, Navigation, and more — there’s something for every sailor.⚓️ When you sign up for an Advantage Boating course, you get more than just time on the water — here’s what’s included: ✅ Small class sizes for personalized instruction and maximum hands-on time. ✅ All safety gear provided — just bring your sense of adventure! ✅ Written exam, logbook, and certification included. ✅ Optional PCOC (Boating Card) add-on at no extra cost. ✨ BONUS ✨TWO introductory memberships for local sailing clubs ($680 value!). Your 2026 sailing journey starts here. Choose your certification and sign up online today! 👉 www.advantageboating.com/training-centre/ #learntosail #sail2026 #sailinglife #basiccruising #CANSail #basictraining #keelboatsailing #dinghy #dinghyracing #SailingCommunity #ottawariver #OttawaON #advantageboating
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Thursday November 13th, 2025
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Bathing suit, sunnies, flip-flops, light layers, sunscreen, and a beach bag — check! ☀️ Add a sense of adventure and you’re living the life in Greece. 🇬🇷⛵️

Sail through the Dodecanese Islands next September on a two-week hosted flotilla — where Greek sunshine meets laid-back island life. 🌊🏝️ 15 days of sun, sea, and island-hopping - CHECK! ✅

Download our Greece 2026 Flotilla Application Form and email it to us at info@advantageboating.com ! 👉 www.advantageboating.com/boating-vacations/…

Your next story starts on deck. OPA! 🎉

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Bathing suit, sunnies, flip-flops, light layers, sunscreen, and a beach bag — check! ☀️ Add a sense of adventure and you’re living the life in Greece. 🇬🇷⛵️ Sail through the Dodecanese Islands next September on a two-week hosted flotilla — where Greek sunshine meets laid-back island life. 🌊🏝️ 15 days of sun, sea, and island-hopping - CHECK! ✅ Download our Greece 2026 Flotilla Application Form and email it to us at info@advantageboating.com ! 👉 www.advantageboating.com/boating-vacations/flotilla-sailing/ Your next story starts on deck. OPA! 🎉 #TravelChecklist #greecetravel #flotilla #greecevacation #GreeceGetaway #Travel2026 #sailingadventure #Dodecanese #dodecaneseislands #advantageboating
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Tuesday November 11th, 2025
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Today we remember the brave Canadians who served — including the sailors who crossed dangerous waters to protect and supply those on the front lines. ⚓️ Their courage kept our coasts safe and our allies strong. 🇨🇦 Lest we forget. 🕊️

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Today we remember the brave Canadians who served — including the sailors who crossed dangerous waters to protect and supply those on the front lines. ⚓️ Their courage kept our coasts safe and our allies strong. 🇨🇦 Lest we forget. 🕊️ #lestweforget #remembranceday #advantageboating
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Sunday November 9th, 2025
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✨ REGISTRATION OPEN ✨ Find your way by the sun, moon, stars, and planets—just like sailors have for centuries. 🌙🌌

Our Celestial Navigation course shows you how to navigate offshore without relying on GPS, covering the principles of celestial navigation, sextant use, and techniques for plotting your position at sea. 🌊

Sign up for our home-study course today! 💻 (includes exam & certification) 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/…

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✨ REGISTRATION OPEN ✨ Find your way by the sun, moon, stars, and planets—just like sailors have for centuries. 🌙🌌 Our Celestial Navigation course shows you how to navigate offshore without relying on GPS, covering the principles of celestial navigation, sextant use, and techniques for plotting your position at sea. 🌊 Sign up for our home-study course today! 💻 (includes exam & certification) 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/training-centre/classroom/celestial-navigation/ #celestial #celestialnavigation #onlinetrainingprogram #homestudy #learntosail #advantageboating
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“The Basic Cruising Course surpassed our expectations. Two weekends of stimulating challenge…We love sailing!”

– D. Pellerin, Ottawa

“Joining the Sail Share program was a fantastic experience… an excellent way for us to perfect our skills… we made a lot of friends and had a blast!”

– Liliane Keryluk, Ottawa

“Our Instructor demonstrated great leadership, a good nature, lots of patience and a great sense of humour, qualities that made the course relaxing.”

– D. Cole, Ottawa

“Thank you Advantage Boating for providing me with a wealth of theory and practical knowledge, but more importantly, for providing me with the confidence to sail safely.”

– G. Ward, Nepean

“The courses offered through Advantage Boating have been the difference between sailing and sailing with skill.”

– C. Marks, Ottawa

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