For 13 – 18 year olds as of January 1, 2024.
Junior Crew – Keelboat
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.
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PREREQUISITE: None
OPTIONS: Weekday, Min 3 students on board
FEE: $935 + HST See Schedule
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.
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
Junior Skipper – Keelboat
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.
OPTIONS: Weekday
FEE: $845.00 + HST See Schedule
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.
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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