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).
Prerequisites & instructor course information
The following links will take you through the application process and contain important information to become a sailing instructor.
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.
Please review all information through the following links:
- How to become a keelboat & cruising instructor
- Course curriculum & prerequisites (2015-07-01)
- 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)
Prerequisites summary:
1. Be age 18 or older;
2. Have the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard;
3. Have the Sail Canada Coastal Navigation Standard;
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.
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.
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).
Prerequisites & instructor course information
The following links will take you through the application process and contain important information to become a sailing instructor.
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.
Please review all information through the following links:
- How to become a keelboat & cruising instructor
- Course curriculum & prerequisites (2015-07-01)
- 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)
Prerequisites summary:
1. Be age 18 or older;
2. Have the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard;
3. Have the Sail Canada Coastal Navigation Standard;
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.
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.
COURSE INFORMATION
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.
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 format and course organization:
The instructor clinic is divided in two parts:
- Part A: Adminssion Exams
- Part B: Course delivery
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
(Passing mark for written exams: 90%)
- 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. See above.
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 succesfull completion of the admission exams during part A, the canditates are invited to join part B. Ample time between part A and part B allows each canditate to prepare for the course.
The program is delivered over the course of two weekens and four evenings classes.
The instructor clinic is divided in two parts:
- Part A: Adminssion Exams
- Part B: Course delivery
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
(Passing mark for written exams: 90%)
- 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. See above.
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 succesfull completion of the admission exams during part A, the canditates are invited to join part B. Ample time between part A and part B allows each canditate to prepare for the course.
The program is delivered over the course of two weekens and four evenings classes.
Additional information
Course Conductors
Bob Davis (senior instructor evaluator)
Christof Marti (basic instructor evaluator)
Please see bottom of the page for a short bio on each course instructor.
Bob Davis (senior instructor evaluator)
Christof Marti (basic instructor evaluator)
Please see bottom of the page for a short bio on each course instructor.
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.
UPCOMING INSTRUCTOR COURSE 2017 courses open for registration
Part A - Evaluation
- Mar 17 (Fri) Information, written exams & impromptu lesson.
- Mar 18 (Sat) Single handed sailing & docking
Part B - Instructor Course (2 weeks)
- Apr 21 (Fri) ashore class
- Apr 22 & 23 (Sat/Sun) afloat class
- Apr 28 (Fri) ashore class
- Apr 29 & 30 (Sat/Sun) afloat
Ashore class: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Afloat class: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
(1 spot)
- Mar 17 (Fri) Information, written exams & impromptu lesson.
- Mar 18 (Sat) Single handed sailing & docking
Part B - Instructor Course (2 weeks)
- Apr 21 (Fri) ashore class
- Apr 22 & 23 (Sat/Sun) afloat class
- Apr 28 (Fri) ashore class
- Apr 29 & 30 (Sat/Sun) afloat
Ashore class: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Afloat class: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
(1 spot)
COST INSTRUCTOR COURSE
$1,190.-/person +tax
$1,190.-/person +tax
SIGN UP FOR THE SAIL CANADA INSTRUCTOR COURSE
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1. Register for the course
This is a Sail Canada course and registration is through BC Sailing. |
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2. Send us the application form
- Application form
Please send a pdf of the completed to Christof Marti.
- Application form
Please send a pdf of the completed to Christof Marti.
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
PAYMENT
Full payment required at sign up. Registraiton closes March 24th
CANCELLATION
Plans changed? Can’t make the date? If another person can take your spot we will return your deposit. Unfortunately, otherwise the deposit is non-refundable. No refunds within two months of the course. If you are not successful with the single handed exam, we will reimburse you the course cost minus $300 to administrate Part A (evaluation).
Please read our 'Terms and Conditions'
PAYMENT
Full payment required at sign up. Registraiton closes March 24th
CANCELLATION
Plans changed? Can’t make the date? If another person can take your spot we will return your deposit. Unfortunately, otherwise the deposit is non-refundable. No refunds within two months of the course. If you are not successful with the single handed exam, we will reimburse you the course cost minus $300 to administrate Part A (evaluation).
Please read our 'Terms and Conditions'
