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I’m New to Sailing-Where Do I Start?
Learning to sail is just the beginning.
Advantage Boating Knows Sailing.
Learn to Sail. Live the Adventure. ⛵🔥
Since 1992, Advantage Boating has been turning beginners into confident sailors—and launching unforgettable adventures on the water.
Learn from passionate, high-energy instructors certified by Sail Canada, and build real skills fast with hands-on, on-the-water training.
Earn globally recognized certifications that take you from your first tack to chartering your own boat anywhere in the world. 🌍
Start in Canada. Level up in the Caribbean. Sail all year long.
And this is just the beginning—keep the momentum going with sailing clubs, skill builders, flotillas, and epic destinations waiting for you.
How Would You Like to Start Your Sailing Journey?
If you would like to learn how to sail on a larger and more stable boat that won't capsize, we recommend that you start with the Sail Canada Basic Cruising course which is part of the Sail Canada Learn to Cruise program.
Dinghies are small, light boats that react quickly to your movements. Dinghies are fun, easy to launch from shore and great for learning how to sail. Sailing a dinghy requires a bit more agility and you should be comfortable getting wet. If this type of adventure sounds fun to you, then we recommend our Sail Canada CANSail 1/2 course.
Sailing Theory, Navigation, VHF radio and more. In person, online and self-study options are available.
Still Not Sure? Try our 3-hour Intro to Sailing
Learn To Sail This Summer!