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Sail Canada Theory Courses

Discover sailing from the comfort of your home!

 

 

Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Cruising theory courses.

 

Ideal for those:

  • Preparing for a Sail Canada Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Cruising exam
  • New “Wannabe” Sailors
  • A sailor or previous student looking to refresh their sailing theory knowledge
  • A dinghy sailor looking to transition to a keelboat
  • A sailor planning on purchasing their own boat
  • A boat owner wanting to augment their sailing knowledge
  • Someone preparing to bareboat charter
  • A sailor planning on sailing further offshore or for longer periods of time

Our keelboat cruising theory classes cover topics outlined in the ashore knowledge requirements for Sail Canada’s Basic Cruising, Intermediate Cruising and Advanced Cruising courses. Obtaining full certification for Sail Canada cruising courses is a 2-step evaluation process:  Afloat Sills & Ashore Knowledge:

  • Afloat skills are evaluated continuously throughout the time you spend with your on-water instructor/coach.
  • Ashore knowledge is assessed by a written test completed at a separate time.

BASIC KEELBOAT THEORY

A perfect course for:

Basic Keelboat Theory

  • A new sailor who wants to learn some of the basics of sailing
  • A future Sail Canada Basic Cruising Student
  • A boat owner who has never taken a sailing course but wants to “fill in the gaps” in their sailing knowledge
  • A sailor who has completed their Sail Canada Basic Cruising course but would like a refresher on the theory component of the skills they learned
  • A student preparing for their Sail Canada Basic Cruising course.

Topics covered include boat & sailing terminology, points of sail, required and recommended safety equipment, boating & sailing rules of the road, anchoring, docking techniques, reading marine charts, navigation buoys, knots, handling emergencies and more!

OPTIONS:  Online Zoom course

FEE:  $180.00 + HST. (includes PDF learning materials, Sail Canada Basic Cruising in-person exam @ BYC)

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NOTE:  If you decide to register for a 2024 Basic Cruising Afloat on-the-water course after taking this course we will offer you a $60 discount off your Basic Cruising Afloat on-the-water course with Advantage Boating.

 

INTERMEDIATE KEELBOAT THEORY

A perfect course for:

Bareboat Charter

Topics covered include passage planning for a longer sailing trip (water, fuel, power, equipment), living afloat considerations, safety checks for longer voyages, boat systems including engine, marine head, electrical and boat heating, battery power maintenance, crew overboard recovery techniques, limitation of different types of ropes, handling on-board emergency situations, customs & procedures for sailing between international boarders and more!

INSTRUCTOR:  Diane Reid (Sail Canada, IYT and World Sailing Instructor)

OPTIONS: Online Zoom course

FEE:  $375 + HST (includes chart, PDF of course materials & the Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising exam)

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ADVANCED KEELBOAT THEORY

A perfect course for:

Bareboat Charter

  • A future Sail Canada Advanced Cruising student
  • A boat owner or sailor who wants a better understanding of the various systems on a boat.
  • A sailor who has completed their Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising course and would like to further their sailing knowledge
  • A sailor who has completed their Sail Canada Advanced Cruising course and are looking to refresh their theoretical sailing knowledge.
  • A sailor who plans on purchasing their own boat, owns their own boat or is planning on sailing further offshore or for longer periods of time.

Topics covered include more detailed understanding of weather forecasting, boat safety, maintenance and repair of boat equipment including seasonal checks, launching and winterizing a boat and advanced seamanship skills.

INSTRUCTOR:  Diane Reid (Sail Canada, IYT and World Sailing Instructor)

OPTIONS: Online Zoom Course

FEE:  $395 + HST (includes chart, PDF of course materials & the Sail Canada Advanced Cruising exam)

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