Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club Sailing School - Pickering, Ontario
Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club Sailing School sailingschool@fbyc.ca 416-737-2429
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FBYC Sailing School is dedicated to making sure every student learns the skills necessary to have fun on the water. It is a Sailing School and with programs for Beginners all the way to being on a Race Team. For 8 weeks every summer the grounds of Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club are full of the fun and games and friendships you'd find at any summer camp. There are dress-up days, picnics, swimming and afternoons at the beach. But amid all the fun and games, there is a lot of learning going on. We are a nationally-recognised Sailing School run by exceptional instructors and coaches. We teach and certify students using the Sail Canada standards. Students enjoy a fun, safe program that promotes exercise, develops self-confidence and teaches sportsmanship. Quality sailboats and our warm natural bay allow for the best hands-on experience. And for those who want to step it up a notch there is the award winning FBYC Race Team includes racers in three classes of boats (420's, Laser, and Optimist.) FBYC racers have received recognition across Lake Ontario and around the world. We have even launched two Olympic careers! So sign up today and come join the fun.
The Adult Keel Boat programs offered at FBYC are listed, however please feel free to contact us for more information.
Each course is run by Sail Canada Trained Instructors. We look forward to seeing you on the water!
Start Keelboat Sailing - The ideal course for the first time sailor. Learn the basics of crewing in this 12 hour introductory program on a sloop rigged keelboat, 6 to 12 metres with an outboard motor in 5 - 20 knots of wind. Maximum of 3 students per instructor. You will receive instruction in sailing terms and definitions, marine weather, knots and the duties of skipper and crew. During the course you will be learning how to safely depart for a day, handling the boat under both sail and power, including emergency situations. Mid Week evening Course 1 : Tuesday and Thursday May 21, 23, 28 and 30 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
Start Keelboat Sailing - The ideal course for the first time sailor. Learn the basics of crewing in this 12 hour introductory program on a sloop rigged keelboat, 6 to 12 metres with an outboard motor in 5 - 20 knots of wind. Maximum of 3 students per instructor. You will receive instruction in sailing terms and definitions, marine weather, knots and the duties of skipper and crew. During the course you will be learning how to safely depart for a day, handling the boat under both sail and power, including emergency situations. Weekend Course 3 : Friday, Saturday, and Sunday June 7, 8 and 9 Friday: 6-9 pm; Sat-Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Start Keelboat Sailing - The ideal course for the first time sailor. Learn the basics of crewing in this 12 hour introductory program on a sloop rigged keelboat, 6 to 12 metres with an outboard motor in 5 - 20 knots of wind. Maximum of 3 students per instructor. You will receive instruction in sailing terms and definitions, marine weather, knots and the duties of skipper and crew. During the course you will be learning how to safely depart for a day, handling the boat under both sail and power, including emergency situations.Mid Week evening Course 2 : Tuesday and Thursday June 25, 27, July 2 and 4 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Basic Cruising Course - Through this course you will gain the knowledge, seamanship and boat-handling skills required for sailboat cruising. Maximum of 3 students per instructor. This 28 hour course is taught by Sail Canada certified cruising instructors who will provide a safe and stimulating experience. Objective: Upon the successful completion of this course you will be able to enjoy a day sail, safely and efficiently in moderate wind and sea conditions. This course teaches the fundamental skills and theory required to meet the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard. Weekend course- Course 1 : Friday, Saturday, and Sunday May 24, 25, 26, 31 June 1 and 2. Fri 6 - 9 pm and Sat-Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Basic Cruising Course - Through this course you will gain the knowledge, seamanship and boat-handling skills required for sailboat cruising. Maximum of 3 students per instructor. This 28 hour course is taught by Sail Canada certified cruising instructors who will provide a safe and stimulating experience. Objective: Upon the successful completion of this course you will be able to enjoy a day sail, safely and efficiently in moderate wind and sea conditions. This course teaches the fundamental skills and theory required to meet the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard. 3X a week: Mid Week evening- Course 2 : Tuesday and Thursday June 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 from 6:00 pm to 9 :00 pm
Basic Cruising Course - Through this course you will gain the knowledge, seamanship and boat-handling skills required for sailboat cruising. Maximum of 3 students per instructor. This 28 hour course is taught by Sail Canada certified cruising instructors who will provide a safe and stimulating experience. Objective: Upon the successful completion of this course you will be able to enjoy a day sail, safely and efficiently in moderate wind and sea conditions. This course teaches the fundamental skills and theory required to meet the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard. 5 X a week: Day Course 3 : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday June 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Basic Cruising Boat Course - Through this course you will gain the knowledge, seamanship and boat-handling skills required for sailboat cruising. Maximum of 3 students per instructor. This 28 hour course is taught by Sail Canada certified cruising instructors who will provide a safe and stimulating experience. Objective: Upon the successful completion of this course you will be able to enjoy a day sail, safely and efficiently in moderate wind and sea conditions. This course teaches the fundamental skills and theory required to meet the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard. 5 X a week: Day Course 4 : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday June 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Basic Cruising Course - Through this course you will gain the knowledge, seamanship and boat-handling skills required for sailboat cruising. Maximum of 3 students per instructor. This 28 hour course is taught by Sail Canada certified cruising instructors who will provide a safe and stimulating experience. Objective: Upon the successful completion of this course you will be able to enjoy a day sail, safely and efficiently in moderate wind and sea conditions. This course teaches the fundamental skills and theory required to meet the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard. Weekend Course 5 : Friday, Saturday, and Sunday June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 Friday: 6-9 pm; Sat-Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Member discount code: Member number + Last name
2 Week Course - Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm; 8 years old and up
This is an introductory program to the sport of sailing with a focus on fun, safety and fundamental skills. We offer 2 levels for CANSail 1&2 using our fleet of 420s/Optimist sailboats.
2 Week Course - Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm (note: Monday July 1st is a holiday without camp)
2 Week Course - Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm
2 Week Course - Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm
2 Week Course - Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm
Member discount code: Member number + Last name
4 Week Program. CANSail 3 & 4 progressively builds and develops the skills in CANSail 1 & 2, with a focus on keeping the sailor engaged with appropriate challenges and learning opportunities. CANSail 3&4 may include the opportunity for some local regatta participation. This program is taught using our fleet of 420 dinghies. Must have completed CANSail 2 to register.
4 Week Course - Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm
No camp or instruction on July 1st holiday.
4 Week Course - Monday-Friday 9am-4:00pm
No camp or instruction on Aug 5 holiday
Member discount code: Member number + Last name (ex.1234Smith)
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 fibreglass 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.
Opti Development Race Team - 4 weeks
No camp or instruction on July 1st holiday.
Regattas: tbd with parent input
CANSail 2 or higher; or coach evaluation
An additional sailboat charter fee of $100 may be levied, per sailor.
Opti Development Race Team - 4 weeks
No camp or instruction on August 5th holiday.
Regattas: tbd with parent input
CANSail 2 or higher; or coach evaluation
An additional sailboat charter fee of $100 may be levied, per sailor.
Opti Development Race Team - 8 weeks
No camp or instruction on July 1st or August 5th holiday
Regattas: tbd with parent input
CANSail 2 or higher; or coach evaluation
An additional sailboat charter fee of $100 may be levied, per sailor.
Member discount code: Member number + Last name (ex.1234Smith)
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 two local regattas (included in the price of registration). 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 and try other sailboats.
This program has limited enrolment and by invitation only
Schedule:
Summer: July 2rd to August 23rd. Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
No camp or instruction on July 1st or Aug 5th holiday.
Spring preparation: tbd with parent input
Regattas: tbd
An additional sailboat charter fee of $100 may be levied, per sailor.
Member discount code: Member number + Last name (ex.1234Smith)
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 two local regattas (included in the price of registration). 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 and try other sailboats.
This program has limited enrolment and by invitation only
Schedule:
Summer: July 2nd to August 23rd. Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
No camp or instruction on July 1st or Aug 5th holiday
Spring preparation: tbd
Regattas: tbd with parent input
Athletes must provide their own ILCA or arrange a private charter.
Schedule:
Spring Training: Thursdays and Saturdays
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: Thursday 5-9 pm & Saturday 12-4 pm
Athletes must provide their own ILCA or arrange a private charter.
email: sailingschool@fbyc.ca
phone: 416-737-2429
FBYC Sailing School is dedicated to making sure every student learns the skills necessary to have fun on the water. It is a Sailing School and with programs for Beginners all the way to being on a Race Team. For 8 weeks every summer the grounds of Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club are full of the fun and games and friendships you'd find at any summer camp. There are dress-up days, picnics, swimming and afternoons at the beach. But amid all the fun and games, there is a lot of learning going on. We are a nationally-recognised Sailing School run by exceptional instructors and coaches. We teach and certify students using the Sail Canada standards. Students enjoy a fun, safe program that promotes exercise, develops self-confidence and teaches sportsmanship. Quality sailboats and our warm natural bay allow for the best hands-on experience. And for those who want to step it up a notch there is the award winning FBYC Race Team includes racers in three classes of boats (420's, Laser, and Optimist.) FBYC racers have received recognition across Lake Ontario and around the world. We have even launched two Olympic careers! So sign up today and come join the fun.