
Join our Team!
Have you ever thought about being able to share the joy and beauty of our sport? Do you enjoy teaching others? Then it may be time to consider becoming a Sail Canada certified instructor. We are always looking for enthusiastic instructors who are eager to share their love and passion for sailing with others!


Don’t know where to start? Click here: How to become a Sail Canada Instructor
We host the following instructor training levels:
- Basic Instructor Re-certification
- Basic Cruising Instructor Clinic
- Start Keelboat Sailing Instructor Clinic
- Intermediate Cruising Instructor Clinic

2027 Spring Instructor Clinic (Basic Cruising)
Course Schedule: Course training will start online followed by in person training. The schedule is as follows:
- Online Zoom DATES TBC starting mid March.
- In Person, on-water sessions May 22-24, 2027
2027 Basic Cruising Instructor Course Cost: $1,275 + HST (Fees split into two portions: $225 + HST payable to Ontario Sailing and $1,050 + HST payable to Advantage Boating).
REGISTRATION: Space in our instructor courses is limited so reserve your spot today:
STEP 1: Complete Registration with Advantage Boating: $1050 + HST. Space is CLICK HERE TO REGISTER with Advantage Boating.
STEP 2: Registration (with Ontario Sailing): $225 + HST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER with Ontario Sailing

Intermediate Cruising instructor Clinic Details:
Course Date: Not offered in 2027
Course Cost: N/A

We are here to help complete your Instructor Clinic prerequisites…
- For Basic Coastal Navigation, Intermediate Coastal Navigation, Plotting Symbols, VHF Operator’s Certificate contact Advantage Boating at 613-721-8683 or contact us by email.
- For your Standard First Aid & CPR (level C) – contact St. John Ambulance at 613-722-2002 or Red Cross at 613-560-7220 to register for a course.
- Criminal background check can be done through Sterling backcheck
- Safe sport (online training)
- Basic Cruising student standard
- Intermediate Cruising student standard
- Advanced Cruising student standard