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) StandardPleasure Craft Operator’s Card

NEXT STEPS: Junior Skipper-Keelboat (see below), VHF Radio, Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation

 

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Youth getting ready to set sail!

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

 

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