Sail Canada Basic Cruising Instructor Course - SPRING 2022 schedule
Keelboat & Cruising Instructor Development courses are scheduled and delivered by BC Sailing and hosted by local sailing schools.
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, in the classroom and on the water.
Successful candidates will be able to certify students for the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard.
course information
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Location
Granville Island, 200-1650 Duranleau St. |
Boats
Single Hand Demo San Juan 24 Crewed Sailing Dufour 31 |
Cost
$1,290 + 5% GST |
SPRING Dates for 2022
Our 2020 Basic Cruising Instructor Course was interrupted to follow Covid-19 precautions. The classroom portion continued with online meetings, breaking ground with a new format, and was able to finish later summer with the final afloat session. The BCI Summer 2021 course was also successfully completed as a mix of zoom and in person sessions to accommodate changing public health conditions.
Below is the BCI Spring 2022 schedule of eight Zoom prep classes plus two weekend in person afloat sessions. Please indicate your interest in attending a BCI Spring 2023 course by completing a Sail Canada Basic Instructor Clinic Application Form to email to hello@simplysailing.ca. We will update you as soon as 2023 dates are determined. In the meantime, use the dates below to see the typical format of the course, created to be as accessible to both local and out of town candidates.
Our 2020 Basic Cruising Instructor Course was interrupted to follow Covid-19 precautions. The classroom portion continued with online meetings, breaking ground with a new format, and was able to finish later summer with the final afloat session. The BCI Summer 2021 course was also successfully completed as a mix of zoom and in person sessions to accommodate changing public health conditions.
Below is the BCI Spring 2022 schedule of eight Zoom prep classes plus two weekend in person afloat sessions. Please indicate your interest in attending a BCI Spring 2023 course by completing a Sail Canada Basic Instructor Clinic Application Form to email to hello@simplysailing.ca. We will update you as soon as 2023 dates are determined. In the meantime, use the dates below to see the typical format of the course, created to be as accessible to both local and out of town candidates.
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2022 Spring Schedule Preparation Classroom Sessions via Zoom Eight Tuesday Evenings Tue Jan 11 to Tue Mar 1 Part A First Weekend in person Sat Mar5 Ashore Lessons, Crewed Sailing Sun Mar 6 Dockside and Afloat Lessons Part B Second Weekend in person Sat Mar 12 Ashore Lessons, Single Hand Evaluation Sun Mar 13 Dockside and Afloat Lessons |
Zoom sessions 7PM to 9PM Weekend classes 9AM to 6PM Start Keelboat Sailing Candidates Attend All Zoom prep session, Part A (first weekend), plus a single hand evaluation. $990 + 5%GST |
Apply for Spring 2022
1. Email a PDF of the completed Basic Instructor Clinic Application Form 2. Register online at 
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What do you need to become an instructor ?
- Pathway to becoming a Sail Canada Instructor
- Course curriculum & prerequisites
- Basic Instructor Clinic Application Form
- Physical requirements for instructors
- Safe Boating Guide
Upon registering, applicants will be provided with
- Single Handed Sailing evaluation criteria
- Arrangements can be made for registered candidates to book the San Juan 24 for practice through the West Coast Sailing Club. Current rates are $90 weekends, $50 weekdays.
- Collision Regulations study guide
- Candidate Notebook
- Basic Cruising Skills by Gillian West
- Online study materials
PREREQUISITES
(Note: 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.)
(Note: 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.)
- Age 18 or older
- Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard
- Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation Standard
- At least two years keelboat sailing experience
- First Aid Certificate with CPR level A
- PCOC card
- VHF Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime) with DSC endorsement
- Demonstrate characteristics and motivations worthy of being at Sail Canada LTC/P Instructor
- Demonstrate a willingness to support the goals of the Sail Canada LTC/P program
- 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 complete the following Sail Canada written exams and working papers:
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Before the Clinic is Over
Intermediate Cruising Standard 70% Basic Coastal Navigation 70% |
Zoom Prep Sessions
Working Papers 90% |
First Weekend Session
Collision Regulation exam 90% Basic Cruising Standard 90% |
Candidates that have achieved a Sail Canada certification using the current exam within 12 months prior to the clinic may be excused from repeating that examination. Candidates with an Intermediate Cruising or Intermediate Crew Standard may be excused from repeating the Intermediate Cruising written examination.
