Enjoy being on the water during this week long program participating in different water sports. Participants will be introduced to Sailing, Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Kayaking to mix up their week. This is not a certification course and the emphasis will be having fun on the water. Sessions are complemented with a variety of activities around Frenchman's Bay to keep kids having fun at all times. *NEW PROGRAM* - Capacity (Max 6 kids/session)

Prerequisite: None Required

Recommended Age: 8-12 Years Old (Due to size and equipment available)

Session Length: One Week

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boats: Kayak, SUP and Sailboat

FBYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. FBYC Members are offered a member discount which will require a discount code. Please email sailingschool@fbyc.ca.

Young children spend time on and off the water to gently introduce them to the culture of sailing and Junior Club at FBYC. Experienced instructors work with kids aged 5-9 years in this group to maintain a safe and fun environment. Sailing sessions are complimented with a variety of activities around Frenchman's Bay to keep kids having fun at all times! (Max 6 kids/session)

Prerequisite: None Required

Suggested Age: 5-9 Years Old

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Session Length: One Week

Boats: Optimist

FBYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. FBYC Members are offered a member discount which will require a discount code. Please email sailingschool@fbyc.ca.

This beginner program is the next step into the sport of sailing for those with minimal to no experience. Beginner sailors build a strong foundation of sailing skills, such as points of sail, tacking and gybing. Participants are placed in a boat best suited for their size and are gradually introduced to concepts to improve their sailing experience. Fun shore activities around FBYC will go alongside exciting adventures on the water. Sailors may be grouped based on age and experience.

Prerequisite: None Required

Suggested Age: 8+

Session Length: Two Weeks

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boats: Optimist or C420

FBYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. FBYC Members are offered a member discount which will require a discount code. Please email sailingschool@fbyc.ca.

This month-long program will help sailors take their skills and knowledge to the next level with the introduction of trapeze and spinnaker. There will be an opportunity to attend a local regatta as part of the level. Sailors will also learn about personal boat maintenance, seamanship and navigation to build great habits for their future.

CANSail 3 teaches sailors fundamental boat handling manoeuvres and balance with basic tactics and strategy as well as applied sail trim. Sailors are exposed to a greater variety of conditions and participate in a club race or club training camp.

CANSail 4 teaches advanced boat handling manoeuvres in a variety of conditions. Sailors can successfully execute manoeuvres in competitive settings and for tactical and strategic purposes.

(max 6 kids/session)

Prerequisite: CANSail 2

Average Age: 12 to 17 Years Old

Session Length: Four Weeks

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boats: Club 420

FBYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. FBYC Members are offered a member discount which will require a discount code. Please email sailingschool@fbyc.ca.

The Learn to Race program is 4 week program developed to teach the fundamentals of racing, while still maintaining a focus on fun, safety and basic sailing skills. This course is taught in fiberglass Optimist and prepares the first time racer for some local regattas in the Optimist Green Fleet (beginners) and progression to the Optimist Race Team program.

FBYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. FBYC Members are offered a member discount which will require a discount code. Please email sailingschool@fbyc.ca.

Sailors must have successfully completed CANSail 3+4. CANSail 5 fully integrates boat handling with tactics and strategy. Sailors are also introduced to the concept of rig tuning and its relation to boat trim and conditions. Sailors will participate in some local regatta. CANSail 6 fully integrates boat handling, sail trim, and rig setup with racing. Sailors train to perform all skills within a competitive race setting in order to achieve accurate sailing within a regatta and in all conditions. Sailors will have an opportunity to race.

This program has limited enrolment and by invitation or coach approval only.

FBYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. FBYC Members are offered a member discount which will require a discount code. Please email sailingschool@fbyc.ca.

To be able to cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sloop-rigged keelboat of 6 to 10 meters with an outboard or inboard motor in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. The focus of this standard is on the development of basic sailing and seamanship skills as well as the knowledge needed to make the decisions expected of a skipper. This course is offered in a variety of formats.

Completion of Basic Learn to Cruise Keelboat and Maritime Radio Restricted Operators Certificate qualifies you for FBYC's Boat Coop Program. Email adultlearntosail@fbyc.ca for more information.

FBYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. FBYC Members are offered a member discount which will require a discount code. Please email sailingschool@fbyc.ca.

Start Keelboat Sailing is the perfect entry level into sailing. The course is taught on a Shark sailboat and offers an ergonomic cockpit for learning in with your fellow students and your instructor. If you are interested in trying out sailing this is your entry point. If you have been sailing before and know that this is something for you or you want to be the person in charge on the boat, or just want to hone your skills, then have a look at Basic Cruising. Start keelboat Sailing is offered in a variety of formats.