Learn to sail!

Surprisingly easy, refreshingly affordable, and unbelievably fun!

No Experience Required.

Sail into funโ€”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,ย 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 youโ€™re new to sailing, looking to meet fellow sailors, wanting to build your skills, or simply enjoy time on the water, youโ€™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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Wednesday March 25th, 2026

BUILD CONFIDENCE AND LOG MORE MILES ON THE WATER WITH OUR SKILL & MILEAGE BUILDER SESSIONS! ๐ŸŒŠ

Our Skill & Mileage Builder course is the perfect next step for sailors who want more time at the helm and more experience on the water. Whether you're brushing up on your cruising skills or simply want to log more sailing time, these hands-on clinics help you sail with greater confidence. โœจ

Spend time sailing alongside a Sail Canada certified instructor while practicing essential keelboat skills like boat handling, sail trim, docking, maneuvering, and crew communication in real conditions. Itโ€™s the perfect way to refine your skills and gain valuable experience. ๐Ÿ’ก

Perfect for:
โœ… Sailors who want to build confidence after their Basic Cruising course.
โœ… Anyone looking to refresh their sailing skills.
โœ… Sailors who want more time at the helm and more miles on the water.

Why sailors love the Skill & Mileage Builder experience:
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Small group training with plenty of hands-on practice.
โš“๏ธ Focus on real cruising skills like docking, sail trim, and maneuvering.
๐ŸŒŠ More time sailing to strengthen confidence and seamanship.

Whether you're preparing for your next sailing course or dreaming about skippering your own boat someday, this is a great way to sharpen your skills and enjoy more time under sail. โ›ต

Skill & Mileage Builder course details & registration ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.advantageboating.com/home-2/…

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Monday March 23rd, 2026

CURIOUS ABOUT SAILING? ๐Ÿค”โ›ต START YOUR ADVENTURE WITH A 3-HOUR INTRODUCTION SESSION!

Our Introduction to Sailing Course is the perfect way to discover the thrill of sailingโ€”whether youโ€™re coming with friends, family, or trying something new on your own. No experience needed! ๐Ÿšซ

In just 3 hours on the water, youโ€™ll sail with a certified Sail Canada instructor who will guide you through the basics in a relaxed, fun environment. Sit back and enjoy the ride, or take the helm and try steering the boat and trimming the sails for a hands-on experience. ๐ŸŒŠ

Perfect for:
โœ… Anyone curious about sailing
โœ… A unique outing with friends or family
โœ… Trying sailing before committing to a longer course

Why youโ€™ll love this Introduction to Sailing experience:
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Small group experience (max 4 participants).
๐Ÿ•’ Flexible weekend and evening sessions.
โš“ A memorable way to discover life under sail.

Learn to sail this summer โ€” stop dreaming about life on the water and start living it! ๐Ÿ’ญโœจ

Introduction to Sailing Course details & registration ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.advantageboating.com/home-2/…

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Saturday March 21st, 2026

Itโ€™s finally hereโ€ฆ the Abacos Flotilla begins today. โ›ต๏ธโœจ

A week of sailing, discovery, laughter, and those moments you canโ€™t quite put into wordsโ€”but never forget.

Whoโ€™s ready to explore the islands with us? ๐ŸŒด

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Wednesday March 18th, 2026

ANSWER ๐Ÿ‘‰ A line used for raising or lowering sails! โคต๏ธโ›ต๏ธ

In the old large multi-masted square rigged sailing ships with many sails, most sails were attached to a horizontal pole. This pole was known as a yard. A line was attached to the yard to raise or lower that sail. ๐Ÿชข This act was known as "hauling a yard" which became, halyard.

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Sailing for Life โ€“ Next Steps!

 

“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.”

ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย – 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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