Youth keelboat programs
For ages 13-17
At Advantage Boating, we’re passionate about inspiring the next generation of sailors. That’s why we’re proud to offer two exciting keelboat programs designed just for youth aged 13 –17.
This is a program designed for juniors who have little to no sailing experience. Sailors will be introduced to the fundamentals of sailing while aboard our 22 – 24 foot keelboats. They will be taught all the sailing basics to achieve their Sail Canada Basic Crew standard as well as their Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card.
PREREQUISITE: None
OBJECTIVE: This course is designed to teach the basic skills and knowledge required to crew on a small keelboat safely and efficiently, under sail or power, in moderate wind and sea conditions.
OPTIONS: Weekday, Min 3 students on board
FEE: $945 + HST See Schedule
CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Sail Canada Basic Cruising (Crew) Standard & Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card
NEXT STEPS: Junior Skipper-Keelboat (see below), VHF Radio, Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation
A program for the junior who has their Sail Canada CANSail 3 or has already achieved their Sail Canada Basic Crew level. Intermediate juniors will work towards achieving their Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard.
PREREQUISITE: CANSail 3 or Basic (Junior) Crew.
OBJECTIVE: This course is designed to teach the basic skills and knowledge required to helm/ skipper a sailboat of up to 30 feet in length, safely and efficiently under sail or power in moderate wind and sea conditions.
OPTIONS: Weekday
FEE: $945.00 + HST See Schedule
CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Sail Canada Basic Cruising (Skipper) Standard & Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card
NEXT STEPS: Mileage Builder courses, VHF Radio, Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation, Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising
