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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Saturday May 23rd, 2026

Advantage Boating is thrilled to welcome Gord to our team in 2026!

Gord brings an exceptional depth of sailing and teaching experience as a Sail Canada Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Cruising Instructor, with experience teaching aboard both monohulls and catamarans. He is also a Sail Canada Instructor Evaluator, helping train the next generation of sailing instructors. ⛵️

Gord’s passion for sailing began in childhood at his family cottage in the Kawartha Lakes, where he learned to sail through his local sailing club as a student, racer, and eventually instructor. He began teaching sailing in 1978 and has spent decades developing sailors and mentoring instructors.

In 1985, Gord became Head Instructor at Pier IV Sailing School in Toronto. During the 1980s, he also served as a Sail Canada (then known as Canadian Yachting Association) Dinghy Instructor Evaluator, training and supporting instructors across Canada. In 1987, he represented Canada in an instructor exchange program with the Spanish National Sailing School in Majorca. 🌊

Gord’s keelboat racing experience spans more than four decades and includes Key West Race Week. His cruising experience includes the Great Lakes, Caribbean, and Pacific Northwest, with offshore passages from St. Thomas to Turks and Caicos and from Bellingham to San Francisco.

Since 2020, Gord has focused on teaching Basic through Advanced Cruising courses and, since 2024, has been leading Instructor Seminars. He currently teaches on Lake Ontario, in the Pacific Northwest, and in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 🏝️

We are excited to have Gord join our team - Welcome aboard, Gord!

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Friday May 22nd, 2026

Love sailing in Ottawa and ready for bigger adventures? ⛵️🤔

Step aboard a fully equipped cruising yacht and gain real-world experience sailing and living aboard on the open waters around Kingston with our June 21-26 Skill Builder! (6 days /5 nights). 📍😁

Perfect For Sailors Who Want To:
✔️ Gain big-boat cruising experience
✔️ Prepare for Intermediate Certification
✔️ Build miles and cruising confidence
✔️ Get ready for future bareboat charters
✔️ Experience life aboard a cruising sailboat

Take your sailing further and join us for an amazing week on the water! 🌊 👉
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Wednesday May 20th, 2026

Learn. Sail. Certified—in just 4 days! 🌟⛵️😲

Earn your skipper certification in just 4 days with our Thursday–Sunday Basic Cruising Keelboat Course! 🌊

Expect hands-on learning, small groups, and everything you need provided— gear, logbook, certification, and even your boating card at no extra cost. Plus, enjoy your included intro memberships at NSC + BYC ($680 value!). 🤩

Upcoming Dates:
🗓️ May 21-24
🗓️ May 28-31
🗓️ June 18-21
🗓️ June 25-28
🗓️ July 16-19
🗓️ July 23-26
🗓️ August 13-16
🗓️ August 20-23
🗓️ August 27-30

Your next adventure starts at the helm. ⚓️ Register online today before your preferred course date is full! 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/…

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Tuesday May 19th, 2026

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Sunday May 17th, 2026

6 days / 5 nights Intermediate Cruising opportunity in June! ⛵️ 👀
Get back at the helm and take your sailing to the next level! 📈

Learn more 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home/…

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*PREREQUISITES: Sail Canada Basic Cruising, Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation, VHF-ROC(M), PCOC, Standard 1st Aid & CPR recommended.

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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