Beginner Course (CANSail 1/2)
No Prerequisites or Previous Experience Required
Learn to sail a small responsive boat in our fun and comprehensive four-week beginner level program. Designed to introduce first time sailors to the sport, in this course you will be introduced to fundamental sailing skills including - how a sailboat works, how to steer, basic maneuvers, sailing terminology, important safety considerations and more.
Participants will sail in our brand-new fleet of RS Quests, a two to three person 14-foot sailboat. Lessons are taught by our enthusiastic and professional Sail Canada certified instructors at a CANSail 1 and CANSail 2 level.
Whether you’re a beginner or want to brush up on skills from the past, this course will be both challenging and rewarding. Don’t miss the boat, sign up today!
Please Note: Although theoretical material from both CANSail 1 and CANSail 2 levels is covered during the course, there is no guarantee that participants will achieve both levels.
2025 Course Schedule:
Session A - Saturdays - 9 AM to 4 PM - June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025
Session B - Sundays - 9 AM to 4 PM - June 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025
Session C - Saturdays - 9 AM to 4 PM - July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2025
Session D - Sundays - 9 AM to 4 PM - July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2025
Session E - Mondays & Wednesdays - 6 PM to 9 PM - July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, & 30, 2025
Session F - Saturdays - 9 AM to 4 PM - August 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2025
Session G - Sundays - 9 AM to 4 PM - August 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2025
Session H - Mondays & Wednesdays - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Aug. 5*, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27, 2025
Session I - Saturdays & Sundays - 9 AM to 4 PM - September 6, 7, 13 & 14, 2025
Course Fee:
NYC Member Rate - $565 + HST
Non-Member Rate - $630 + HST
If you have any questions or would like more information about 2025 programming please email [email protected] or call 416-260-8686 ext 232.
Intermediate Course (CANSail 2/3/4)
Prerequisite Experience Required - CANSail 1 Minimum
Improve your dinghy sailing and seamanship in our four-week intermediate level program covering CANSail 2/3/4 Level content depending on your experience. Our Sail Canada certified instructor will help you build on your boat handling skills learned in CANSail 1, teach additional sail theory and introduce you to more advanced sailing skills like - how to fly spinnaker downwind, how to trapeze to promote better boat balance in heavy wind and introductory level racing.
The Intermediate course is taught on National Yacht Club’s fleet of two-person C420 dinghies. This program is a natural continuation of our "Beginner" level and is perfect for those looking to take their dinghy sailing to the next level and develop a solid foundation in the sport. Participants must have completed CANSail level 1 or be able to demonstrate CANSail 1 level skills in order to register for this program.
Please Note: Although this course covers CANSail 2 and CANSail 3 material, it may be difficult to achieve either level in a single session.
2025 Course Schedule:
Session IA - Mondays & Wednesdays - 6 PM to 9 PM - June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25, 2025
Course Fee:
NYC Member Rate - $565 + HST
Non-Member Rate - $630 + HST
If you have any questions or would like more information about 2025 programming please email [email protected] or call 416-260-8686 ext 232.