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 and Small Boats on the Ottawa River.

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Wednesday September 24th, 2025
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It’s exam day at Nepean Sailing Club! ✍️ Our students are wrapping up their basic cruising & navigation courses with final tests today. 📚

Their hard work and dedication will be celebrated with one of our signature Live. Love. Sail. shirts — a badge of accomplishment both on and off the water. ⛵✨

Best of luck to all — and see you on the water next summer! 🌊

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It’s exam day at Nepean Sailing Club! ✍️ Our students are wrapping up their basic cruising & navigation courses with final tests today. 📚 Their hard work and dedication will be celebrated with one of our signature Live. Love. Sail. shirts — a badge of accomplishment both on and off the water. ⛵✨ Best of luck to all — and see you on the water next summer! 🌊 #learntosail #LiveLoveSail #AdvantageBoating #NSC #SailingLife #LearnToCruise #SailCanada #SailingOttawa #SailTraining #SailingCommunityImage attachmentImage attachment
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Tuesday September 23rd, 2025
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What packing for 4 months of sailing looks like 🧳 … and speaking of adventures, we’ve added a brand-new 2026 #sailing opportunity! 👀

👉 #Greece Flotilla • September 5–19, 2026 🇬🇷 ⛵️

Details coming soon — stay tuned, everyone!

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What packing for 4 months of sailing looks like 🧳 … and speaking of adventures, we’ve added a brand-new 2026 #sailing opportunity! 👀 👉 #Greece Flotilla • September 5–19, 2026 🇬🇷 ⛵️ Details coming soon — stay tuned, everyone! #Travel2026 #greecetravel #travelgreece #advantageboatingImage attachment
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Sunday September 21st, 2025
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Advantage Boating Instructors – Doing What They Love! 🌊👩‍🏫

On September 8, nine of our amazing Advantage Boating instructors hit the water for a special team-building and mentoring evening.

⛵ 3 boats. 9 instructors. Endless laughs.
✨ Sharing tips, tricks, and best practices for teaching Basic Cruising skills.
🤝 Mentoring each other and building our instructor community.
☀️ Enjoying a perfect evening sail together.

Nothing makes us happier than seeing our team grow, connect, and get even better at what they love — teaching sailing! 💙⚓

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Advantage Boating Instructors – Doing What They Love! 🌊👩‍🏫 On September 8, nine of our amazing Advantage Boating instructors hit the water for a special team-building and mentoring evening. ⛵ 3 boats. 9 instructors. Endless laughs. ✨ Sharing tips, tricks, and best practices for teaching Basic Cruising skills. 🤝 Mentoring each other and building our instructor community. ☀️ Enjoying a perfect evening sail together. Nothing makes us happier than seeing our team grow, connect, and get even better at what they love — teaching sailing! 💙⚓ #LiveLoveSail #AdvantageBoating #SailingLife #InstructorTeam #TeamBuilding #LearnToCruise #SailCanada #SailingOttawa #SailTraining #SailingCommunity
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Saturday September 20th, 2025
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This winter, trade your office view for crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches, and the thrill of life at sea. ❄️🏝️🌊

Whether you’re working toward certification or simply seeking the ultimate getaway, our Winter #caribbean Sailing Courses bring together adventure, relaxation, and world-class instruction. 💫

Take a look at what we’re offering this winter below! 👀

🇻🇬 February: Vacation courses in the beautiful #britishvirginislands – the perfect mix of learning and adventure.

➡️ Week 1: Jan 31 - Feb 7 (Basic Cruising - 1 spot left‼️)
➡️ Week 2: Feb 2- 14 (Intermediate course 1 spot left‼️)
➡️ Week 3: Feb 14 - 21 (4 spots available for Basic, Inter. or advanced cruising)
➡️ Week 4: Feb 21-28 (SOLD OUT‼️)

🇧🇸 March 21–28: Join our Bahamas #Flotilla in the Sea of #abacos – a fun, social way to explore #thebahamas (ONLY 1 spot left on a catamaran‼️)

🏝️ #PrivateGetaway: Sail the pristine waters of the #exumas (Bahamas) on a fully equipped Catalina-Morgan 440 – ideal for 2–3 people.

➡️ ONLY 1 spot available for mileage builder Feb 23 - March 2 ‼️
➡️ 2 spots open for 7-10 day overnight passage making mileage builder from Abacos to Florida across the Gulf Stream starting March 28‼️

🇬🇷 AND COMING SOON - #Greece Flotilla September 5-19, 2026: more details will be revealed very soon — stay tuned, folks!

+ we can help you arrange bareboat charters anywhere in the world—with or without a skipper or chef. Book through us and enjoy the same great rates as going direct, plus the added benefit of our expertise and support!

For full details, visit our website under “Sailing Vacations” to access all registration forms and brochures. ➡️ www.advantageboating.com/…

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Thursday September 18th, 2025
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Our final in-person VHF Course of the year starts September 25! 💻 Master the navigation skills every sailor needs—charts, tides, currents, and more—so you can confidently navigate offshore without relying only on electronics. 🗺️ 🚫

Can’t make it? No worries — we’ve got upcoming ZOOM VHF courses too!

➡️ Sept. 25, 26 & 29 (IN- PERSON, 6.30 PM start)
➡️ Nov. 27, 27 & Dec. 1 (ZOOM, 6.30 PM start)
➡️ Feb. 5, 6, & 9 (ZOOM, 6.30 PM start)
➡️ Apr. 30, May 1 & 4 (IN-PERSON, 6.30 PM start)

Sign up today and gain the skills to always find your way at sea 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/…

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Our final in-person VHF Course of the year starts September 25! 💻 Master the navigation skills every sailor needs—charts, tides, currents, and more—so you can confidently navigate offshore without relying only on electronics. 🗺️ 🚫 Can’t make it? No worries — we’ve got upcoming ZOOM VHF courses too! ➡️ Sept. 25, 26 & 29 (IN- PERSON, 6.30 PM start) ➡️ Nov. 27, 27 & Dec. 1 (ZOOM, 6.30 PM start) ➡️ Feb. 5, 6, & 9 (ZOOM, 6.30 PM start) ➡️ Apr. 30, May 1 & 4 (IN-PERSON, 6.30 PM start) Sign up today and gain the skills to always find your way at sea 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/training-centre/classroom/vhf-operators-certificate -- #vhfradio #onlinecourse #boatingsafety #SailingSafety #sailingschool #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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