Youth Learn To Sail Programs
In 2012, the Canadian Yachting Association (now Sail Canada) launched the new CANSail Learn-to-Sail Program. The CANSail dinghy programming was developed under the framework of Long Term Sailor Development, and has been designed with the sailor’s age and developmental stage in mind. CANSail programming is designed to be a set of progressive Learn-to-Sail standards focused on providing sailors with a solid foundation of core skills. The CANSail system allows sailors to learn and progress in any type of boat and consolidate key skills before adding more complex skills.
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TASTE - TOTALLY AWESOME SAIL TRAINING EXPERIENCE! Want your child to explore what sailing and our programs are about? Then enroll in TASTE! Your child (ages 5-12) will be given the opportunity to sail one of our Optimist sailboats while under the close supervision of a CANSail certified sailing instructor, in the safe confines of the Yacht Club basin. This course is just 2 days and with an emphasis on safety and fun, it will leave you with a TASTE for more! Enroll early as this is very popular and class size is limited.
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THE CANSAIL PROGRAM INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMS |
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CANSail “Wet Feet” (Ages 5-8)
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CANSail Levels 1-2 (Ages 8+)
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INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMS |
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ADVANCED PROGRAMS |
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We offer a choice of 1/2 day (morning or afternoon monthly sessions) youth learn to sail programs, and full day two-week youth learn to sail programs. Additionally this year we are able to once again offer introductory TASTE sessions. Additionally we offer the CANSAIL “Wet Feet” ½ day morning two week introductory programs for beginning sailors ages 5-8. If a full day “Wet Feet” program is required to match parent/guardian schedules please contact our Sail Training Register – Lynz Jackson to discuss potential accommodation(s). Students participating in the full day programs may bring a lunch or purchase food in the Club Galley. For working parents/guardians - Early Morning Drop-off & Late Afternoon Pick-up
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YOUTH SAILFEST TAZ REGATTA For our returning CANSail 1 & 2 youth sailors, there is an opportunity to participate in Taz basin races during our annual Sailfest Regatta. Please check the Sailfest website for updates and registration information |
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Note: Club membership can reduce Sail Training Course Fees. The Club offers both Social and Active Boating memberships. If you have multiple students in the program, or wish to pursue boating, a Social Membership may be advantageous for you. Please contact the SYC office for membership details.
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