Whether you're new to the sport or a returning student, these weekend sessions are a great introduction and build on the fundamentals of sailing. Students will develop essential skills, including steering a sailboat, controlling speed, understanding the points of sail, and learn sailing maneuvers like tacking and gybing.

Upon demonstrating these skills, sailors will earn their ICANSail level, a nationally recognized certification at sailing schools across Canada. Since CANSail is a progression-based program rather than pass/fail, some students may require additional time to complete their level.

Sailors of all CANSail levels are welcome, and instructors will provide guidance to help each participant advance to the next stage of their sailing journey.

Note: There is a once-a-year Sail Canada fee of $24, applicable to both youth and adult programs. This fee is only paid once per year and will be added to the invoice at checkout. If you register for more than one session over the season, this fee is only paid once.

Join us for a fun and engaging summer camp where students will learn how to sail in an exciting, hands-on environment! This program covers essential skills such as balancing and steering a boat, performing sailing maneuvers like tacking and gybing, adjusting speed, and stopping safely. Participants will also learn how to rig, launch, dock, and properly store a sailboat. 

Sailors will have the opportunity to earn their ICANSail, CANSail 1, or CANSail 2 certification, depending on their current level. These nationally recognized certifications are valid at sailing schools across Canada. Since CANSail is a progression-based program rather than pass/fail, some students may need additional time to complete their level, it is typical to obtain CANSail 1 or 2 in one week. 

Sailors of all CANSail levels are welcome, and instructors will provide personalized guidance to help each participant advance in their sailing journey. For CANSail 3 and 4 sailors, we recommend enrolling for at least two consecutive weeks as CANSail 3 or 4 typically require 2 weeks per level.

Note: There is a once-a-year Sail Canada fee of $24, applicable to both youth and adult programs. This fee is only paid once per year and will be added to the invoice at checkout. If you register for more than one session over the season, this fee is only paid once.

The Basic Cruising Standard is designed for sailors who want to confidently cruise in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sloop-rigged keelboat, ranging from 6 to 10 meters, equipped with either an outboard or inboard motor. This standard focuses on developing essential sailing and seamanship skills, ensuring that participants can handle moderate wind and sea conditions during daylight hours. Sailors will learn the necessary knowledge and decision-making skills expected of a skipper, enabling them to navigate and manage their vessel safely and effectively. This course is perfect for those looking to enhance their sailing abilities and take on the responsibilities of skippering a keelboat.

This entry-level standard from Sail Canada is designed for individuals with minimal practical on-water experience. It focuses on building basic sailing skills and operating a keelboat as crew in moderate daytime conditions. The program, which can be completed in 12-15 hours over a weekend or in evening sessions, aims to help participants competently contribute to the operation of a sloop-rigged keelboat (6-12 meters) with an outboard or inboard motor in winds of 5-20 knots. It's ideal for those new to boating or sailing who want to learn in a relaxed and comfortable environment.

Experience the thrill of sailing with our Adult Fundamentals Dinghy Program! Designed for taking new sailors all the way to advanced sailors (CANSail 1-4). This program offers high-quality instruction and a supportive environment to help you develop sailing skills. 

Participants will learn key skills such as rigging, docking, launching, steering, sail trimming, and balancing the boat to prevent capsizes. Then participants will learn how to control the sailboat on a higher level, learning how to tack, gybe, stop, accelerate and control their speed. Finally, the course will conclude learning advanced sailing techniques such as roll tacks/gybes, optimizing speed to race and mark rounding. The course will also teach sailing theory including gusts/lulls, clouds, tactics and more. 

Instructors will provide personalized guidance to help each sailor advance to the next stage of their sailing journey. Sailors will have the opportunity to earn their CANSail 1, 2, 3, and 4 levels. These nationally recognized certifications are valid at sailing schools across Canada. Since CANSail is a progression-based program rather than pass/fail, some students may require additional time to complete their level.