Learn to Sail - Dalhousie Yacht Club
Dalhousie Yacht Club office@dalhousieyachtclub.com 905-934-8325-21
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- Pre-requisite for all programs: The sailor should feel confident in the water wearing and swimming in a PFD.
- Although our coaches are 100% dedicated to helping sailors develop, there is no guarantee that a sailor will complete a checklist in the allotted time for any given course.
- In 2024, Sail Canada is charging an annual fee of $20.00+ HST for youth and $24+HST for adult sailors. You'll notice this added onto your course registration once per year. Thank you for your understanding.
- Parents/guardians will be sent detailed information about the camps 2 weeks prior to the start. Please direct questions to LTS@dalhousieyachtclub.com
- Refunds cannot be given due to environmental issues, such as weather or water quality, that impact on-water activities.
- A $25 service fee will be charged for transactional fee changes.
Students work through the CANSail levels during one or two-week sessions. Except where noted, most sessions are suitable as introductory courses.
Ages 8+. CANSail One, Two and Three.
Ages 10-17. CANSail Two, Three and Four. Must have completed CANSail 1 or recommendation of instructor
Ages 10-17. CANSail Two, Three and Four. Must have completed CANSail 1 or recommendation of instructor
Ages 10-17. CANSail Two, Three and Four. Must have completed CANSail 1 or recommendation of instructor
Ages 9+. CANSail One and Two.
DYC's Adult Keelboat program follows entry-level Sail Canada Standards. This course teaches basic sailing skills with a focus on the operation of the vessel as crew. Recommended for those with little sailing experience who want to build basic sailing skills. Courses run Monday and Thursday evenings in May, June, and July rom 6pm - 9pm, August from 5:30pm - 8:30 pm.
Session Three: Sail Canada Start Keelboat Sailing
Session Four: Sail Canada Start Keelboat Sailing NOTE time change 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
NEW! Sail Canada Basic Cruising
The focus of this course is on the development of basic sailing and seamanship skills as well the knowledge needed to make the decisions expected of a skipper and be able to cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sloop rigged keelboat in moderate wind and sea conditions by day.
NOTE: Mandatory 2-hour theory class, Sunday, July 21st - 6pm - 8pm, as well as 3-day on-water instruction.
Session Five: 3-day weekend course 9am - 6pm
Course fees include: classroom theory, on water instruction, mandatory student handbook, logbook.
email: office@dalhousieyachtclub.com
phone: 905-934-8325-21
- Pre-requisite for all programs: The sailor should feel confident in the water wearing and swimming in a PFD.
- Although our coaches are 100% dedicated to helping sailors develop, there is no guarantee that a sailor will complete a checklist in the allotted time for any given course.
- In 2024, Sail Canada is charging an annual fee of $20.00+ HST for youth and $24+HST for adult sailors. You'll notice this added onto your course registration once per year. Thank you for your understanding.
- Parents/guardians will be sent detailed information about the camps 2 weeks prior to the start. Please direct questions to LTS@dalhousieyachtclub.com
- Refunds cannot be given due to environmental issues, such as weather or water quality, that impact on-water activities.
- A $25 service fee will be charged for transactional fee changes.