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

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

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

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Advantage Boating
Thursday September 4th, 2025
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Applications are open for our 2026 winter sailing opportunities! ⛵️🏝️☀️ Visit our website to download an enrollment form and explore each of our exciting options:

✅ Certification courses in the BVIs
✅ Mileage builders in the Bahamas & BVIs
✅ Laid-back lifestyle sailing in the Exumas (Bahamas)
✅ Group flotilla adventures in the Abacos (Bahamas)
✅ Bareboat & skippered charters around the world

For over 25 years, we’ve been charting unforgettable sailing adventures around the world. Whether you’re learning, building miles, or just want to sail in good company, our winter opportunities are designed to make sailing effortless and unforgettable. 🌊🌎

Secure your spot online today! 👉 www.advantageboating.com/…

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Advantage Boating
Sunday August 31st, 2025
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We’re down to our FINAL THREE Basic Cruising sessions of the summer! ⛵️😱 Where did the time go?!

If work’s finally slowing down or you’ve been meaning to sign up all summer, this is your shot.

🗓️ Sept. 6-14 (1 SPOT LEFT)
🗓️ Sept. 8-11 (4 SPOTS LEFT)
🗓️ Sept. 11-14 (FULL)
🗓️ Sept. 18-21 (3 SPOTS LEFT)

Learn everything from docking and sail trim to safety, navigation, crew roles, and more—all with small group instruction and support from certified Sail Canada instructors. PLUS,

✅ All safety gear is provided.
✅ Your written exam, logbook, and certification are included.
✅ Optional PCOC (Boating Card) add-on available at no extra cost.
✅ BONUS: Two 2026 introductory memberships for local sailing clubs ($680 value).

Our final sessions are nearly full, and we’d love to see you out on the water. Sign up today and head into 2026 as a Skipper certified! 🌟

👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/…

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We’re down to our FINAL THREE Basic Cruising sessions of the summer! ⛵️😱 Where did the time go?! If work’s finally slowing down or you’ve been meaning to sign up all summer, this is your shot. 🗓️ Sept. 6-14 (1 SPOT LEFT) 🗓️ Sept. 8-11 (4 SPOTS LEFT) 🗓️ Sept. 11-14 (FULL) 🗓️ Sept. 18-21 (3 SPOTS LEFT) Learn everything from docking and sail trim to safety, navigation, crew roles, and more—all with small group instruction and support from certified Sail Canada instructors. PLUS, ✅ All safety gear is provided. ✅ Your written exam, logbook, and certification are included. ✅ Optional PCOC (Boating Card) add-on available at no extra cost. ✅ BONUS: Two 2026 introductory memberships for local sailing clubs ($680 value). Our final sessions are nearly full, and we’d love to see you out on the water. Sign up today and head into 2026 as a Skipper certified! 🌟 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/training-centre/learn-to-cruise/basic-cruising #learntosail #keelboatsailing #CANSail #basictraining #ottawacanada #wateraccess #advantageboating
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Saturday August 30th, 2025
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We’re pleased to have welcomed Siobhán to the Advantage Boating team earlier this summer as a CANSail 1, 2, and 3 instructor. ⭐️

Her sailing journey began aboard the tall ship St. Lawrence II as a toddler and continued through CANSail 1–3 at Collins Bay Yacht Club, followed by CANSail 4–6 with the Cadets, Kingston Yacht Club, and Royal Military College.

Now, as one of Canada’s few certified CANSail 4/5 instructors, Siobhán brings valuable experience and a lifelong passion for sailing to our instructional team.

Welcome aboard, Siobhán! ⛵

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We’re pleased to have welcomed Siobhán to the Advantage Boating team earlier this summer as a CANSail 1, 2, and 3 instructor. ⭐️ Her sailing journey began aboard the tall ship St. Lawrence II as a toddler and continued through CANSail 1–3 at Collins Bay Yacht Club, followed by CANSail 4–6 with the Cadets, Kingston Yacht Club, and Royal Military College. Now, as one of Canada’s few certified CANSail 4/5 instructors, Siobhán brings valuable experience and a lifelong passion for sailing to our instructional team. Welcome aboard, Siobhán! ⛵ -- #employeespotlight #CANSail #sailinginstructor #advantageboating
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Thursday August 28th, 2025
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You never think it’ll happen to you—until it does. A sudden storm. Engine trouble. Radio silence.

When things go sideways, will you know what to say over the VHF?

Learn the language of safety. Get Marine VHF-ROC(M) with DSC certification this winter 👉
https://advantageboating.com/home-2/…

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You never think it’ll happen to you—until it does. A sudden storm. Engine trouble. Radio silence. When things go sideways, will you know what to say over the VHF? Learn the language of safety. Get Marine VHF-ROC(M) with DSC certification this winter 👉 https://advantageboating.com/home-2/training-centre/classroom/vhf-operators-certificate/ -- #boatingsafety #vhfradio #onlinecertification #OnlineCourse #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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