Sailing Program 2026

2026 Sailing Program Handout

SAIL GREEN
Born 2015 or earlier. Prerequisite: none, Age 11+. Sail Green is the first course in our CANSail Program. Following CANSail levels 1 and 2, this fun introductory course will touch on safety, knots, basic sailing skills and maneuvers. With a high focus on safety, sailors will improve
their sailing abilities while having fun in the course.

  • Weeks 1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8 M-F (3-6pm)
  • Need to master a few skills on your CanSail Checklist? 1 week lessons are available week 3, week 7.
  • 2 weeks is the typical time to complete CanSail1, 4 weeks to complete CanSail 2

SAIL GOLD
Born 2014 or earlier. Prerequisite: Sail Green (CANSail 2), Age 12+. Sail Gold students progress through CANSail levels 3-4. This course encourages sailors to integrate the fundamentals of boat handling with the tactics and strategy used in the racing environment. This course is for those who are looking to expand on their sailing skills and knowledge and maybe even work towards joining our coaching staff.

  • Weeks 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 M-F (9am-12)
  • 4 weeks is the typical time to complete CanSail 3

CHUTES & WIRES
Born 2014 or earlier. Prerequisite: Sail CANSail 3 (Sail Gold), Age 12+. Sailors will get the opportunity to apply many of the techniques taught in Sail Gold in a slightly more competitive environment, as well as learn how to use both the spinnaker & trapeze. Emphasis on boat rigging & trimming, race strategy, and tactics. The July and August regattas provide the ideal environment for sailors to implement their skills.

  • Weeks 1&2, 5&6 M-F (12-3pm)

JUNIOR WATERFRONT SAFETY
Born 2018-2019. Prerequisites: None, Age 7-8, Recommend completion of Beginner Gliders. This program introduces our youngest sailors to open water and boating safety in a fun learning environment. Whether they are on a short fun sailing ride or having a sandcastle contest on the sandbar, these young sailors will learn that being safe on the water is part of the fun.

  • 4 classes – Weeks 1-2 M/Th or Tu/F, Weeks 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Tu/F (1-230pm)

JUNIOR VOYAGERS
Born 2016-2017. Prerequisites: None, Age 9-11. This program follows the ICANSail curriculum from CanSail and introduces boating safety and basic sailing skills in a fun environment using Laser Bugs, a smaller, stable, beginner-oriented sailboat. The age specific curriculum covers how to sit, balance, and move properly in a boat with the goal of preparing sailors for our RS Quest fleet.

  • 8 classes – Week 1-4, 5-8 M/Th or T/F (10-1pm or 3-6pm)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING
Minimum Age 19. Prerequisite: Basic sailing skills, Age 19+ Beginners and experienced sailors are welcome. This course is for those interested in learning or expanding on their sailing and racing knowledge in a relaxed social environment. Sessions will begin with an optional lesson, and sailors will put their skills to the test in a fun racing environment.

  • Week 1-4, 5-8 (6-8:30pm)

SAILING ORIENTATION 
Never tried sailing before? Want to feel more comfortable when out with your kids for free sail? This short introductory course is for new sailors of all ages! (Kids AND adults). Students will be divided into groups of 2-3 with 1 coach/leader joining them in the boat, allowing participants to feel comfortable on the water. The course will teach students the very basics of CANsail level 1, enough to get skippering safely, and enjoy their time on the water. All ages welcome, minimum age 9.

  • Sa/Su Weeks 1 and 4 (4-7pm)

FAMILY SAIL
Prerequisites: None, Age 9+. Born 2017 or earlier. This is a course designed to introduce sailing in a family-oriented environment for those new to the sailing community. It will build confidence in the boats and basic sailing skills, while experiencing some spectacular sunsets on the water. Each family will have their own boat and work closely with our CANSail certified coaches to have a fun and safe experience on the water.

  • Week 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 M/Tu/Th/F (6:00-8:30)

LEADERS
Born 2011 or Earlier. Designed for sailors who have completed CANSail 3 and are interested in becoming future CBSC sailing coaches. This course teaches the basics of lesson planning, coaching safety, class control and teaching lessons on and off the water. The program consists of 5 days of training (week 1) in addition to weekly meetings and volunteer work. Participants are encouraged to sign up for Sail Gold and Chutes & Wires. The leaders program is a prerequisite to joining the CBSC sailing staff.

OTHER PROGRAMS

PRIVATE LESSONS

Our one-on-one coaching is one of the most effective ways to learn both sailing and sup at every level.

Private Lesson Inquiries: Email hcsailing@cbswimclub.ca to inquire about pricing and to reserve a time, and then pay though your ActiveNet account.

FREE SAIL & PADDLE
(14, or 8 with an adult). Come out and enjoy a sail or paddle every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4pm! BYO life jacket (mandatory), pre-registration is not required.

  • For Free Paddle, youth must have completed Paddle Board Orientation (or another set of Paddle Board Lessons).
  • For Free Sail you must have completed a Family Sail, or Sail Green course to sign out sailboats.

GIRLS IN SAILING
Join your favourite female coaches for a fun-filled drop-in session on the water. No experience required.

    • July 11 & August 1 – Free

CLUB REGATTAS
This summer, CBSC will be running two club regattas where sailors can demonstrate and implement the sailing skills they have been learning in their classes. It is also a great opportunity to meet other club members and spend some time on the water in Crescent Beach. We offer races for all sailing abilities, including races for advanced sailors, beginner sailors, families, and adults.

  • July Regatta: Sunday, July 19th
  • August Regatta: Saturday, August 15th