The Sail Canada CANSail Program is designed to provide a solid introduction to sailing. Our program is taught by certified Sail Canada instructors who have life saving and first aid certificates. Emphasis is on safety, fun and a great learning experience.
Lessons | 15 hours - from $179 per person |
Private Lessons | 10 hours - $199.00 per person |
Semi-Private Lessons | 10 hours - $130 per person |
Enjoy a two hour introduction to sailing with our certified instructor.
$39.00 per person
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Introduction to sailing. CANSail 1 teaches students the fundamental sailing skills including basic sheeting, steering, and boat handling on all points of sail. Students can sail within defined boundaries set by an instructor.
Boats
Optimist dinghies are used for ages 7 to 13.
Laser dinghies are used for ages 12 and over.
Albacores are a two or three person dinghy, with trapeze and spinnaker suitable for youth to adult.
Class Size
Are limited to a maximum of 6 students per half day session.
Registration is on a “first come” basis. Early registration will ensure a spot.
Basic sailing. CANSail 2 teaches students to adjust their bodies and boats for changes in direction and wind speed while sailing, and to perform boat-handling maneuvers in a controlled manner while in a controlled setting.
Boats
Optimist dinghies are used for ages 7 to 13.
Laser dinghies are used for ages 12 and over.
Albacores are a two or three person dinghy, with trapeze and spinnaker suitable for
youth to adult.
Class Size
Are limited to a maximum of 6 students per half day session.
Registration is on a “first come” basis. Early registration will ensure a spot.
Intermediate sailing. CANSail 3 teaches students to integrate the fundamental boat handling maneuvers and balance with basic tactics and strategy as well as applied sail trim. Students are exposed to a greater variety of conditions and participate in a club race or club training camp.
Boats
Optimist dinghies are used for ages 7 to 13.
Laser dinghies are used for ages 12 and over.
Albacores are a two or three person dinghy, with trapeze and spinnaker suitable for youth to adult.
Class Size
Are limited to a maximum of 6 students per half day session.
Registration is on a “first come” basis. Early registration will ensure a spot.
Advanced sailing. CANSail 4 teaches students to perform advanced boat handling maneuvers in a variety of conditions. Students can successfully execute maneuvers in competitive settings and for tactical and strategic purposes. Sailors participate in a one to two-day local regatta.
Boats
Optimist dinghies are used for ages 7 to 13.
Laser dinghies are used for ages 12 and over.
Albacores are a two or three person dinghy, with trapeze and spinnaker suitable for youth to adult.
Class Size
Are limited to a maximum of 6 students per half day session.
Registration is on a “first come” basis. Early registration will ensure a spot.
This program provides the newcomer with a taste of what cruising under sail is all about. It is an opportunity to experience first hand what sailing is about without committing to a full Learn to Cruise Program. The program can be shared as a couple, or a group. You and your friends or associates will spend the day cruising aboard a sailing yacht with the opportunity to experience many aspects of operating the vessel.
Your CYA certified instructors are veteran sailors with extensive and varied experience. You will be able to draw on their knowledge and experience to gain insight into cruising, boat selection, boat operation, chartering and provisioning. The educational components of the program will include basic terminology, the language of sailing, readying the vessel and getting under way, basic sailing both as helmsman and crew.
Courses include:
All students that have successfully complete CanSail1 are encouraged to participate in the annual Commodore's Cup Dinghy Regatta on Sunday, September 1st.
In conjunction with Gimli Recreation Services, students 12 and under can participate in a 1/2 day of sailing followed by a 1/2 day in a typical summer camp session. Great for working parents and bored children!
Sailing is dependent upon the weather, especially for new sailors. If the lessons do not make it out onto the water for at least three days of the 5 days, the student will receive a credit for future lessons.
All areas are assessed based on further development required by the student or they are performing the task consistently.
Balance
Sail Trim
Direction
Head Up
Bear Off
Tack
Gybe
Stop
Go/Accelerate
Seamanship
Physical Literacy
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