Sail Canada Instructor Course - Basic Cruising Instructor
Keelboat & Cruising Instructor Courses
Keelboat & Cruising Instructor development courses are scheduled and delivered by our Provincial Sailing Associations and hosted by local sailing schools.
Cruising (Keelboat Sailing) Instructor Courses The Basic Cruising Instructor Course is the first certification in the keelboat instructor stream. The course focuses on the development of lesson planning and teaching skills using a keelboat as a primary teaching aid. Candidates will have the opportunity to practice their ability to deliver training in classroom and on water environments. Candidate sailing skills will be evaluated. Successful candidates will be able to train and certify students at the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard (Day Skipper).
Keelboat & Cruising Instructor development courses are scheduled and delivered by our Provincial Sailing Associations and hosted by local sailing schools.
Cruising (Keelboat Sailing) Instructor Courses The Basic Cruising Instructor Course is the first certification in the keelboat instructor stream. The course focuses on the development of lesson planning and teaching skills using a keelboat as a primary teaching aid. Candidates will have the opportunity to practice their ability to deliver training in classroom and on water environments. Candidate sailing skills will be evaluated. Successful candidates will be able to train and certify students at the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard (Day Skipper).
course information
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Course location
Granville Island, 200-1650 Duranleau St. If you are from out of town, you can sleep on the course boat during the course at no cost |
Course cost
$1,490.- +5% GST |
Additional information: Boats
Part A (single handed): San Juan 24 Part B (course ): Dufour 31 |
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Part A - Evaluation
- Friday evening: Information, exams & impromptu lesson - Saturday: Single handed sailing & docking |
Part B - Instructor Course
- Friday evening: ashore class - Saturday/Sunday: afloat class - Friday evening: ashore class - Saturday/Sunday: afloat class |
Send us your application
Application form Please send a PDF of the completed application form to Christof Marti. |
Course times
Ashore class: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm / Afloat class: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
What do you need to become an instructor ?
prerequisites
These links take you through the application process & contain important information to become a sailing instructor.
- How to become a keelboat & cruising instructor
- Course curriculum & prerequisites (2017-03-31)
- ColRegs study guide (2015-03-01)
- Application form (please fill this out and send it along with the deposit)
- Physical requirements for instructors
- Candidate Notebook (2015-03-01; includes tips for single handed evaluation)
- Safe Boating Guide (2014)
If you are an experienced sailor with a flair for instruction but miss some of the prerequisites, please talk to us. We can help with that.
- How to become a keelboat & cruising instructor
- Course curriculum & prerequisites (2017-03-31)
- ColRegs study guide (2015-03-01)
- Application form (please fill this out and send it along with the deposit)
- Physical requirements for instructors
- Candidate Notebook (2015-03-01; includes tips for single handed evaluation)
- Safe Boating Guide (2014)
If you are an experienced sailor with a flair for instruction but miss some of the prerequisites, please talk to us. We can help with that.
Prerequisites Summary
1. Be age 18 or older;
2. Have the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard;
3. Have the Sail Canada Coastal Navigation Standard (exam written within 12 months of course start);
4. Have 2 or more years keelboat sailing experience;
5. Have Red Cross or St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate or nationally recognized equivalent and a current nationally recognized certificate in CPR level A or higher;
6. Have a PCOC card;
7. Have a VHF Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime) with DSC endorsement;
8. Demonstrate characteristics and motivations worthy of being at Sail Canada LTC/P Instructor;
9. Demonstrate a willingness to support the goals of the Sail Canada LTC/P program.
Important Note:
It is important that candidates be current in their sailing skills and knowledge prior to entry into Instructor clinics.
The sailing evaluation demands above average basic sailing skills and there is no time during the clinic for remedial work.
1. Be age 18 or older;
2. Have the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard;
3. Have the Sail Canada Coastal Navigation Standard (exam written within 12 months of course start);
4. Have 2 or more years keelboat sailing experience;
5. Have Red Cross or St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate or nationally recognized equivalent and a current nationally recognized certificate in CPR level A or higher;
6. Have a PCOC card;
7. Have a VHF Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime) with DSC endorsement;
8. Demonstrate characteristics and motivations worthy of being at Sail Canada LTC/P Instructor;
9. Demonstrate a willingness to support the goals of the Sail Canada LTC/P program.
Important Note:
It is important that candidates be current in their sailing skills and knowledge prior to entry into Instructor clinics.
The sailing evaluation demands above average basic sailing skills and there is no time during the clinic for remedial work.
Exams
You will have to write the following exams & working papers:
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Before course start
- Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising: 70% (Write this exam with a proctor on your own time) - Working Papers: 90% Will be sent to you after sign up. We will review this during Part B. |
During Part A
- Sail Canada Basic Cruising: 90% - ColReg exam: 90% |
During Part B
- PCOC examination: 90% |
NOTE:
Candidates that have achieved a Sail Canada Coastal Navigation, Basic Coastal Navigation or Intermediate Coastal Navigation certification using the current exam within 12 months of the clinic may be excused from repeating that examination. Candidates that hold the Intermediate Cruising or Intermediate Crew standards may be excused from repeating the Intermediate Cruising examination.
Candidates that have achieved a Sail Canada Coastal Navigation, Basic Coastal Navigation or Intermediate Coastal Navigation certification using the current exam within 12 months of the clinic may be excused from repeating that examination. Candidates that hold the Intermediate Cruising or Intermediate Crew standards may be excused from repeating the Intermediate Cruising examination.
detailed course description
Part A - Course admission exams
The course admission exam consists of two portions: Ashore tests and an evaluation of your sailng skills on the water:
- Ashore tests: Collision Regulations, Basic Cruising Standard, impromtu presentation
- On water evaluation: Single handed sailing & docking: Sailing on San Juan 24, docking on Dufour 31.
You can get access to the San Juan 24 to practice.
The single handed sailing evaluation cannot be repeated!
If you are not successful you will have to improve your sailing skills and try again the following year.
All other exams can be re-written within four months of the last day of the instructor course.
Part B - Basic instructor course
After successful completion of the admission exams during part A, the candidates are invited to join part B. Ample time between part A and part B allows each candidate to prepare for the course.
The course admission exam consists of two portions: Ashore tests and an evaluation of your sailng skills on the water:
- Ashore tests: Collision Regulations, Basic Cruising Standard, impromtu presentation
- On water evaluation: Single handed sailing & docking: Sailing on San Juan 24, docking on Dufour 31.
You can get access to the San Juan 24 to practice.
The single handed sailing evaluation cannot be repeated!
If you are not successful you will have to improve your sailing skills and try again the following year.
All other exams can be re-written within four months of the last day of the instructor course.
Part B - Basic instructor course
After successful completion of the admission exams during part A, the candidates are invited to join part B. Ample time between part A and part B allows each candidate to prepare for the course.
Training for sailing evaluation
Candidates who are signed up and have paid for the course will get a free membership with the West Coast Sailing Club an can take out the club boat (SJ24) at club rates for training ($90 weekends, $50 weekdays). Damage deposit of $200 is required.
Candidates who are signed up and have paid for the course will get a free membership with the West Coast Sailing Club an can take out the club boat (SJ24) at club rates for training ($90 weekends, $50 weekdays). Damage deposit of $200 is required.
INSTRUCTOR BIOs
Bob Davies spent his youth dinghy racing on Ontario lakes before transitioning to the West Coast and keelboat sailing in 1988. Bob has sailed extensively on BC's coast plus international destinations including Croatia, the Caribbean and Australia. Bob is a member of the Sail Canada Cruising Panel which is responsible for developing teaching & training materials for the LTC/LTP Standards.
Christof Marti started sailing as a teenager on the the lakes of Switzerland. He since moved to Canada where he sailed extensively along BC's coast including the outside of Vancouver Island. His experience also include several offshore passages on the Pacific and the Atlantic. Christof has been teaching sailing in BC since 2009.
Bob Davies spent his youth dinghy racing on Ontario lakes before transitioning to the West Coast and keelboat sailing in 1988. Bob has sailed extensively on BC's coast plus international destinations including Croatia, the Caribbean and Australia. Bob is a member of the Sail Canada Cruising Panel which is responsible for developing teaching & training materials for the LTC/LTP Standards.
Christof Marti started sailing as a teenager on the the lakes of Switzerland. He since moved to Canada where he sailed extensively along BC's coast including the outside of Vancouver Island. His experience also include several offshore passages on the Pacific and the Atlantic. Christof has been teaching sailing in BC since 2009.
POLICIES
If you are not successful with the single handed exam, we will reimburse you the course cost minus $400 to administrate Part A.
Please read our 'Terms and Conditions'
If you are not successful with the single handed exam, we will reimburse you the course cost minus $400 to administrate Part A.
Please read our 'Terms and Conditions'
