Registration Opens March 2027
Note: Schedule of sessions subject to change depending on number of registrants and instructor availability. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Courses
Registration Opens March 2027
2027
Introduction to Sailing
$325/week
** The CANSail level 1 (a 2 week session) is also a good choice for new sailors!
Ages 8 and up. Must be born on or before Dec 31, 2019. The Introduction to sailing course is geared towards our youngest sailors of 8-12 years old. Fun Games start the day and plenty of time on the water.
Sailors will meet each day at Dougal Park in lower Gibsons at 9:00 am. Please pick up at 3:00 pm.
This 1 week course introduces younger kids to sailing in a low key environment. Participants will be working on many of the same skills taught in the full CANSail 1 program.
July 5-9
July 12-16
July 19-23
July 26-30
**NO sessions Aug 2-6
Aug 9-13
Aug 15-19
Aug 22-26
Aug 29-Sept 3
Basic Sailing
CANSail 1 / 2
Two week sessions $650
This 2 week course teaches new sailors the basics of sailing in Laser-Picos and Optimist dinghys.
Ages 8 and up. Must be born on or before Dec 31, 2019. We can accept interested sailors under 10, but the Intro courses are geared towards the 8-12 year olds.
Sailors will meet each day at Dougal Park in lower Gibsons at 9:00 am. Please pick up at 3:30 pm.
July 5 – 16
July 19 – 30
**NO sessions the week of Aug 2-6
Aug 9 – 20
Aug 23- Sept 3
Advanced Sailing/Race
Two week sessions $650
Advanced Sailing is designed for sailors aged 12+ working on their CANSail 3 or higher levels. Currently, we can sign off on CANSail 3 and 4 certifications only. Sailors at higher levels are welcome to join to further improve their sailing and racing skills while having a great time on the water!
***Sailors will meet each day at Dougal Park in lower Gibsons at 9:00 am. Please pick up at 3:30 pm.
July 5 – 16
July 19 – 30
**NO sessions the week of Aug 2-6
Aug 9 – 20
Aug 23- Sept 3
CANSail 3
This 2 week course is taught in Laser 4.7, Optis and double-handed club 420 dinghys and emphasizes boat speed and maneuvering while introducing students to a racing environment that emphasizes technical accuracy over results.
CANSail 4
This 2 week course teaches advanced sailing skills, sail tuning, tactics and mental skills. Coaches help sailors achieve performance and personal goals. CANSail 4 is taught in Laser 4.7, Optis and double-handed club 420 dinghys.
