youth sailing course
Who is this course for?
This course is for youth ages 10 - 15 with little or no sailing experience
Prerequisites
None
Format
Four day sails, Tuesday through Friday
Certification
Sail Canada Start Keelboat Standard
This course is for youth ages 10 - 15 with little or no sailing experience
Prerequisites
None
Format
Four day sails, Tuesday through Friday
Certification
Sail Canada Start Keelboat Standard
course information
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Time
9:00am to 4:00pm |
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Certification
Achieve Sail Canada Start Keelboat Sailing certification. This entry level course covers much of the same material as the Basic Cruising Standard, at an introductory crew level. Hands on sailing skills along with a workbook format rather than an exam. Students completing this course will be able to contribute as competent crew to the operation of a sailboat with a fixed keel. |
Instruction
The course is taught on an easy to handle 24 foot sailboat. Students will learn basic sailing maneuvers including tacking, gybing, reefing sails and crew overboard recovery. The instructor will be on the boat with the students at all times. All our instructors are certified through Sail Canada. |
Sign up
Start Keelboat Sailing certification can be booked privately for groups of 3 young sailors plus one adult chaperone. Book a family trip where adults and older teens work on the Basic Cruising Standard while the younger teens work on Start Keelboat Sailing. |
