Basic Keelboat Cruising

Ideal for new sailors and graduates of our Introduction to Keelboat Sailing course and taught on our Hunter 31' Sailboats.

You will learn about handling under sail, terminology, safety equipment and procedures,powering in restricted waters, basic weather and chart reading, anchoring and docking, reefing and knots, rules of the road and man-overboard procedures.

Upon completion, you should be able to sail a keelboat up to 35 feet safely and efficiently in moderate wind and sea conditions. As well, you should be able to demonstrate necessary sailing skills required for the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA)  Basic Cruising Standard.

Theory: This course includes both On-Water and Theory sessions. The Classroom sessions will prepare you for the written part of the CYA exam.

Weekday sessions include time for both On-Water and theory.

Weeknight and Weekend students are given a separate schedule of Theory Classroom sessions to choose from.

PCOC / THL: Students have the option of writing the Pleasure Craft Operator's Card and/or the Toronto Harbour Licence tests during their course, with an additional fee per test.

Included: CYA Logbook and CYA seal, textbook, access to web-based theory, $100.00 Discount coupon for Humber Sailing Club Membership