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Through this course you will gain the knowledge, seamanship and boat-handling skills required for sailboat cruising. Maximum of 4 students per instructor. This 24 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. Monday & Wednesday 6-9 pm - 4 Consecutive Weeks or Saturday & Sunday 2 Consecutive Weekends 9am-4pm

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The ideal course for the first time sailor. Learn the basics of crewing in this 18 hour introductory program on a sloop rigged keelboat, 6 to 12 metres with an outboard motor in 5 - 20 knots of wind. 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. Tuesday & Thursday 6-9 pm, 3 Consecutive Weeks

Want to learn more about the rules, race courses, sail trim, speed smarts and how to fly a spinnaker? Join us on Tuesday nights at PCYC using our club owned fleet of J/24s.

Build on the skills you already know from the CANSail courses and Basic Cruising to be able to competently crew or skipper during our Monday and Wednesday night races.

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Dinghy sailing is a fantastic way to learn to sail. Small and responsive, these boats are fast, exciting and a great work-out. With an experienced Sail Canada instructor as your coach, you will develop the fundamental concepts of: balance, propulsion & direction as well as the knowledge required to safely sail a dinghy in moderate wind and sea conditions. Tuesday & Thursday 6-9 pm, 4 Consecutive Weeks

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Program details:

• 4 weeks - Every Wednesday night from 6pm-9pm
• Each night will consist of a short land lesson followed by an on-water session.
• Drink ticket will be included for each participant, per night.
• The group will meet afterward at the clubhouse for a social gathering.
• Members only (or member referral)

Dinghy sailing is a fantastic way to learn to sail. Small and responsive, these boats are fast, exciting and a great work-out. With an experienced Sail Canada instructor as your coach, you will develop the fundamental concepts of: balance, propulsion & direction as well as the knowledge required to safely sail a dinghy in moderate wind and sea conditions.

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1 Week program. Our emphasis is on teaching children not only to be comfortable in a boat, but to also enjoy the sport of sailing. While much of their day is filled with learning about boats and boat handling, there will also be many fun activities to keep youngsters challenged and entertained.

Lunch Included! Built into the cost at $10/day. Sailors will receive a complimentary T-shirt.

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1-Week program for those that have completed the Wetfeet program and are looking for more of a challenge.

This course will have the same fun aspects as the Wetfeet program but will skip the complete basics learned on the first two days.

Only 6 spots available per session.

Lunch Included! Built into the cost at $10/day. Sailors will receive a complimentary T-shirt.

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2 Week Program. This is an introductory program with a focus on fun, safety and the fundamental skills of sailing for youth aged 8+. Sailors will be learning in our Pram dinghies, which are specifically designed for young sailors who are new to the sport.

Lunch Included! Built into the cost at $10/day. Sailors will receive a complimentary T-shirt.

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2 Week Program. This is an introductory program with a focus on fun, safety and the fundamental skills of sailing for youth aged 11+. Sailors will be learning in our RS Zest or 420 dinghies, which are specifically designed for young sailors who are new to the sport.

Lunch Included! Built into the cost at $10/day. Sailors will receive a complimentary T-shirt.

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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 includes the opportunity for some local regatta participation. This program is taught using our fleet of 420 dinghies which includes spinnaker and trapeze. Must have completed CANSail 2 to register.

Lunch Included! Built into the cost at $10/day. Sailors will receive a complimentary T-shirt.

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The Learn to Race program is 2 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.

MUST have completed CANSail 1 or coach recommended

Boat Charter included in price.

Lunch Included! Built into the cost at $10/day. Sailors will receive a complimentary T-shirt.

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The Optimist Development Team is for the Intermediate Racer. The Optimist Dev Team allows team members to continue developing their boat handling and tactical skills introduced in LTR while working towards their CANSail 3 & 4 accreditation. Team will travel to local and out of province events. Coach recommendation required. Team Size - Max 10 sailors.

Spring and/or Fall training is an available option.

Sessions available - July or August for 4 week OR Spring & Summer Combination (May to Aug)

Please direct any questions to Head Race Coach Fede Donzino at [email protected].

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The Optimist High Performance team is a full season program for top ranked sailors that are training for international Championships. The Team will be coached by a top international Optimist coach Federico Donzino and will focus on developing racing skills that will allow them to compete at the highest level. Travel to local and US regattas is planned. Full Season (May to Oct) only for HP Team. Team Size: 8 Sailors.

Coach Recommendation required.

Please direct any questions to Head Race Coach Fede Donzino at [email protected].

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Laser Development Team is for sailors new to the Laser and/or racing. Sailors will work toward learning proper skills and push their physical and mental capabilities while they work to refine complex sailing skills and develop their knowledge of race theory and tactics. The Development Team will work towards competing at various regattas within Ontario. Some Travel is required. Laser Radial dinghy required.

Sessions available - Spring & Summer (May to Aug).

Team Size - 8 Sailors

Please direct any questions to Head Race Coach Fede Donzino at [email protected].

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Students will push their physical and mental capabilities while they work to refine complex sailing skills and develop their knowledge of race theory and tactics. Students will be working toward CANSail 5/6 levels. Our teams will work towards seeking a place atop the podium at some of Ontario and Canada’s largest youth sailing regatta’s.

Team Size - 12 Sailors (6 boats) Fall training is an available option

Please direct any questions to Head Race Coach Fede Donzino at [email protected].

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The 29er Race Team is for experienced racers looking to sail a high tech performance boat. The sailors will work on specific skills related to the 29er with an experienced coach. The team will push themselves to be top of the fleet and qualify for CDN youth teams. Extensive travel is required for both training and regattas. Coach recommendation is required. Own boat is required.

Please direct any questions to Head Race Coach Fede Donzino at [email protected].