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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Make Your Dream a Reality.  My goal is…

I’m New to Sailing

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Build Skills / Get Back into Sailing

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Self-Study / Online Learning

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I Want To Go On a Sailing Vacation

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I Want To Charter a Boat

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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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Sunday July 5th, 2026

Happy [belated] Canada Day from all of us at Advantage Boating! 🇨🇦⛵️

🎉 158 years of Canada
⚓ 34 years of Advantage Boating

Thank you for supporting a proudly Canadian business and for letting us be part of your boating adventures for over three decades. Wishing everyone a safe and fun summer on the water! 🍁 🌊

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Tuesday June 30th, 2026

We're lucky to have instructors like Michel on our team. ⛵️😌

"Hi Michel, Many thanks for your excellent instruction. I appreciate your calm and supportive instruction as well as your infectious enthusiasm for the sport. The course was great! I look forward to taking future courses, and will absolutely recommend the program to others!" - H. Harrison, June 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Saturday June 27th, 2026

🏝️⛵️ 2027 BVI Course Update: Registration Opens July 1st! ⛵️🏝️

After seeing our 2026 trips sell out so quickly, we recommend reserving your spot sooner than later if sailing the BVIs is on your bucket list! 🌊

✅ 8 days & 7 nights cruising, learning & exploring in the beautiful waters surrounding the BVIs
✅ Superior instruction from an Advantage Boating Sail Canada certified instructor.
✅ Mileage Builder and Sail Canada Certifications
✅ All text and course material.
✅ On board accommodations during the course - Standard double (shared) cabin.
✅ Split provisioning
✅ Maximum 4 students - personalized training.
✅ The opportunity to obtain ICC certifications.

Trade icy mornings for island sunsets this winter. Keep an eye on our website or join our email list to be among the first to receive the official announcement straight to your inbox! 📩 👉 🌐

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Thursday June 25th, 2026

If we had to describe Advantage Boating in just one sentence, it would be this:
Where boating education meets adventure, and sailors build skills, confidence, and memories that last a lifetime. ⛵️🤝 🌊

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Monday June 22nd, 2026

Best of luck to those writing their exam today! ⛵️📚 Soon….the open waters will be yours! 🌊

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Advantage Boating makes learning to sail easy!

 

“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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