This is an ideal introduction to sailing for the young child aged 7-9** with little or no previous experience. This course is offered in two-week sessions, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00* pm during July and August; drop off starts at 8:30*.

This program emphasizes fun while learning the basics of sailing, in a safe and nurturing environment. It is the ideal preparation for CANSail 1 & 2, and hopefully a life-long love of sailing beyond! The boats are provided, with children learning in super stable dinghies that are designed specifically for beginners. Sailors will learn basic steering and sail control skills in a small-group environment. Off the water, instructors teach the points of sail, boat parts, and weather and safety information through games and interactive lessons. Other highlights of this program include surprise theme days and excursions to the beach.

Please note that our successful Covid protocols from the 2020 season will remain in place, and adapted as necessary, until further advice from the relevant authorities. This includes one child per boat, unless from the same family/household. If and when "bubble" families are allowed by the Province, children may sail together in the same boat when both sets of parents/guardians sign the appropriate waiver. Further details on our policies can be found at abyc.ca

Refunds are subject to a 3.5% fee. Non-Covid related refunds within 30 days of program start date are subject to review.

*Times may vary slightly pending Covid protocols around staggered arrival and departure procedures

**Some exceptions to the age limit might be possible on a case by case basis. Please contact sailingschooldirector@abyc.ca to discuss.

Participants in this course are 9* years of age or older, with little or no sailing experience. The sailors work towards earning the internationally recognized CANSail certification, levels 1 & 2. This course is offered in two-week sessions, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00** pm during July and August; drop off starts at 8:30**

Sailors are introduced to the sport and learn sailing fundamentals while sailing in club boats. These can include Picos, 420s and RS Fevas. The course covers the basic elements of sailing theory (parts of the boat, points of sail) and on-water skills in safety, crewing, steering, and seamanship. Sailors also learn basic physical literacy through fun activities and sailing games. As with the WetFeet Program, the emphasis is on fun, safety, and teaching young sailors to confidently handle a small dinghy. Note: Participants in this program learn the vital CYA safety skill of righting a capsized sailboat, so be prepared to get wet!!

Please note that our successful Covid protocols from the 2020 season will remain in place, and adapted as necessary, until further advice from the relevant authorities. This includes one child per boat, unless from the same family/household. If and when "bubble" families are allowed by the Province, children may sail together in the same boat when both sets of parents/guardians sign the appropriate waiver. Further details on our policies can be found at abyc.ca

Refunds are subject to a 3.5% fee. Non-Covid related refunds within 30 days of program start date are subject to review.

*Some exceptions to the age limit might be possible on a case by case basis. Please contact sailingschooldirector@abyc.ca to discuss.

**Times may vary slightly pending Covid staggered arrival and departure procedures

Participants in this course have completed their CanSail1/2 certification, or have significant sailing experience. The sailors will be working towards earning the internationally recognized CANSail certification, levels 3 & 4. Due to the more advanced nature of this program, a four-week commitment is required. This course is offered in four-week sessions, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00* pm during July and August; drop off starts at 8:30.

Sailors build on their sailing skills using club boats. These can include Picos, 420s and RS Fevas. The course covers the on-water skills and theory to earn CANSail 3 & 4 certification, building on existing skills in all types of conditions and to a higher level of proficiency. Sailors are introduced to concepts such as right of way, reading wind and waves, proper use of sail controls and tactical mark roundings. The CANSail 4 participants are introduced to double-handed skills including spinnaker and trapeze.

Please note that our successful Covid protocols from the 2020 season will remain in place, and adapted as necessary, until further advice from the relevant authorities. This includes one child per boat, unless from the same family/household. If and when "bubble" families are allowed by the Province, children may sail together in the same boat when both sets of parents/guardians sign the appropriate waiver. Further details on our policies can be found at abyc.ca

Refunds are subject to a 3.5% fee. Non-Covid related refunds within 30 days of program start date are subject to review.

*Times may vary slightly pending Covid staggered arrival and departure procedures

Due to the higher level of skill and commitment required for this program, the Double Handed Team is available to sailors that have been selected and invited to participate by our Head of Racing Programs. Of course, we may not be aware of your interest, so please contact racingprograms@abyc.ca or sailingschooldirector@abyc.ca to discuss the suitability and readiness of your sailor participate in this program. We are always keen to welcome new racers onto the team!

Sailing in ABYC's very best 420 dinghies, the racers will be exposed to higher-level boat handling skills through on-water drills and on-shore coaching sessions while attending various regattas. Centered on a training camp atmosphere, sailors will refine advanced sailing skills and learn racing rules, tactics, strategy, and regatta preparation. The racers will also be working towards the internationally recognized CANsail certification, Level 5 and 6. Furthermore, Junior Membership at ABYC is included with enrollment!

Racers are expected to commit to the full program comprising weekends in the Spring, the core 8 weeks of summer, and weekends in the Fall. Coaching fees for regattas are inclusive, however, sign-up fees for regattas are the responsibility of the sailors.

Our successful Covid protocols from the 2020 season will remain in place until further advice from the relevant authorities. We expect that Double Handed sailing partners, who are not from the same family or household, will have to agree to being a "bubble" in accordance with provincial guidelines with both sets of parents/guardians signing the appropriate waiver. This is obviously a dynamic situation and we will respond and adapt as best as we can.

Note:

-This program requires several weekends of travel and demands a high level of commitment from both sailors and their parents.

-Parents are responsible for chaperoning their youth and for transportation of their boat and equipment. Club trailers are available and parents who tow will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

-Regatta fees and travel expenses (transportation, lodging, and food) are not covered in the program fee.

-Prices below are per person (not per boat)

-sailors do NOT need their own boat. They sail using ABYC hulls/foils/sails

Refunds are subject to a 3.5% fee. Non-Covid related refunds within 30 days of program start date are subject to review.

The Laser Development Race Team is available to sailors that have solid basic sailing skills and are physically able to handle a Laser 4.7, or Radial, rig. Previous race experience is a bonus, but not essential. If you are unsure as to your suitability for this program, please reach out to our Head of Racing Programs, or Sailing School Director: racingprograms@abyc.ca or sailingschooldirector@abyc.ca We are always keen to welcome new racers onto the team!

Available training comprises weekends in the Spring, the core 8 weeks of summer, and weekends in the Fall. Sailing either their own Laser Radial or 4.7, or a club charter boat (limited quantities apply) Race Team members will compete at local, regional or national regattas throughout Ontario and elsewhere.

Centered on the training camp atmosphere, sailors will refine advanced sailing skills and learn racing rules, tactics, strategy, and regatta preparation. Once mastered, these skills will earn the participant's their CANSail Level 4, 5 & 6 certification. Furthermore, Junior Membership at ABYC is included with enrollment!

Note:

-This program requires 4 to 6 weekends of travel and demands a high level of commitment from both sailors and their parents. -Parents are responsible for chaperoning their youth and for transportation of their boat and equipment. Club trailers are available and parents who tow will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

-Regatta fees and travel expenses (transportation, lodging, and food) are not covered in the program fee.

-Participants are expected to provide their own boat, either as a charter from ABYC (limited quantity available) or as private purchase.

-sailors provide their own boat. A very limited number of charter boats are available.

Refunds are subject to a 3.5% fee. Non-Covid related refunds within 30 days of program start date are subject to review.

Due to the higher level of skill and commitment required for this program, the Laser High Performance Team is available to sailors that have been selected and invited to participate by our Head of Racing Programs. Of course, we may not be aware of your interest, so please do not hesitate to contact racingprograms@abyc.ca or sailingschooldirector@abyc.ca to discuss the suitability and readiness of your sailor participate in this program. We are always keen to welcome new racers onto the team!

Racers commit to the full program comprising weekends in the Spring, the core 8 weeks of summer, and weekends in the Fall. . Sailing their own Laser Radial or 4.7, Race Team members will compete at local, regional or international regattas throughout Ontario and elsewhere.

Centered on the training camp atmosphere, sailors will refine advanced sailing skills and learn racing rules, tactics, strategy, and regatta preparation. Once mastered, these skills will earn the participant's their CANSail Level 5 & 6 certification. Furthermore, Junior Membership at ABYC is included with enrollment!

Note:

-This program requires 4 to 6 weekends of travel and demands a high level of commitment from both sailors and their parents. -Parents are responsible for chaperoning their youth and for transportation of their boat and equipment. Club trailers are available and parents who tow will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

-Regatta fees and travel expenses (transportation, lodging, and food) are not covered in the program fee.

-Participants are strongly encouraged to provide their own boat. Very limited number of charter boats available.

Refunds are subject to a 3.5% fee. Non-Covid related refunds within 30 days of program start date are subject to review.

This charter package is hull, foils and training sail. Please note sailors in the Laser High Performance Team are strongly encouraged to have their own boat. To discuss your needs further, please feel email sailingschooldirector@abyc.ca

The Laser hull, foils, and training sails will be provided to you on the first day of the program. The charter agreement requires that the equipment be returned to the same location without damage. Any damage, beyond reasonable wear and tear, must be reported and the charter agreement requires that participants reimburse the club for the cost of the damage.

Please note that when not being used as part of the Laser Racing programs, the club reserves the right to use the boat for alternate programming.

Due to the higher level of skill and commitment required for this program, the Optimist High Performance Team is available to sailors aged up to 15 years of age that have been selected and invited to participate by our Head of Racing Programs. Of course, we may not be aware of your interest, so please do not hesitate to contact headofracingprograms@abyc.ca or sailingschooldirector@abyc.ca to discuss the suitability and readiness of your sailor participate in this program. We are always keen to welcome new racers onto the team!

Racers commit to the full program comprising weekends in the Spring, the core 8 weeks of summer, and weekends in the Fall. . Sailing their own Optimist, Race Team members will compete in white/blue/red championship fleets (age dependent) at local, regional or even national regattas (Halifax N.S. 2021).

Centered on the training camp atmosphere, sailors will train with an experienced race coach and will refine advanced sailing skills, learn racing rules, tactics, strategy, regatta preparation, and race fitness. Once mastered, these skills will earn the participant's their CANSail Levels, 4, 5 & 6 certification. Furthermore, Junior Membership at ABYC is included with enrollment!

Note:

-This program requires 4 to 6 weekends of travel and demands a high level of commitment from both sailors and their parents. -Parents are responsible for chaperoning their youth and for transportation of their boat and equipment. Club trailers are available and parents who tow will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

-Regatta fees and travel expenses (transportation, lodging, and food) are not covered in the program fee.

-Participants are expected to provide their own boat (charters are extremely limited, please contact sailingschooldirector@abyc.ca if you need to discuss).

Refunds are subject to a 3.5% fee. Non-Covid related refunds within 30 days of program start date are subject to review.

This program is for young sailors aged 8-14 who have successfully graduated from Green Fleet, as determined by coach recommendation. It is also for those who have some prior racing experience. Sailors should enjoy time on the water and and are ready for a more competitive approach to their racing - while having fun, of course! It is an excellent opportunity to further develop their racing skills, and of course general sailing skills with CANSail levels being awarded when appropriate skills are mastered.

This youth program consists of a core eight-week program operating Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm during July and August. Spring and Fall training is also strongly encouraged, available weekends, 11:00a.m. to 4:00 pm. Junior membership to ABYC is included for those participating in a full season.

Centered on the training camp atmosphere, sailors will train with an experienced race coach and will begin to develop advanced sailing skills, learn racing rules, tactics, strategy, regatta preparation, and race fitness. Once mastered, these skills will earn the participant's their CANSail Levels, 3, 4, 5 certification. Sailors are taught in racing Optimists, the international youth racing standard. At this level, students are encouraged to invest in their own equipment. However, If you do not have a boat, a charter hull may be available. Race Team members will have the opportunity to compete at various regattas in the white/blue/red championship fleets as determined by their age.

Note:

-This program requires approx. 4-6 weekends of travel and demands a considerable level of commitment from both sailors and their parents.

-Parents are responsible for chaperoning their youth and for transportation of their boat and equipment. Club trailers are available and parents who tow will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

-Regatta fees and travel expenses (transportation, lodging, and food) are not covered in the program fee.)

-Sailors need their own boat. A limited number of charters are available under section A11

Refunds are subject to a 3.5% fee. Non-Covid related refunds within 30 days of program start date are subject to review.

This program is for young sailors aged 8-14 who enjoy time on the water and have a growing interest in competing in the sport - no race experience necessary! It is an excellent opportunity to practice in a small group with dedicated race coaches.

This youth program consists of a core eight-week program operating Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00* pm during July and August. Spring and Fall training is also available on Sundays, 11:00 to 4:00* pm

The sailors are introduced to a more serious training camp atmosphere, while maintaining a fun atmosphere. Fostering a continuing love of sailing is given clear priority over race results! Sailors will train with an experienced race coach and will begin to develop advanced sailing skills, begin to understand racing rules, tactics, strategy, regatta preparation, and race fitness. Sailors use racing Optimists, the international youth racing standard. Sailors must provide their own boat. If you do not have a boat, charters are available. Junior membership to ABYC is included for those participating in a full season.

Participants have the opportunity to participate in a minimum of 3 local regattas (summer and fall) depending on their personal objectives. The racing skills that they develop are applicable to the internationally recognized CANSail certification, meaning they will be working towards achieving level 2 or more over the duration of the program.

Note:

-This program requires approx 3 weekends of travel and demands a moderate level of commitment from both sailors and their parents.

-Parents are responsible for chaperoning their youth and for transportation of their boat and equipment. Club trailers are available and parents who tow will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

-Regatta fees and travel expenses (transportation, lodging, and food) are not covered in the program fee.)

-Sailors need their own boat. A limited number of charters are available under section A11

Refunds are subject to a 3.5% fee. Non-Covid related refunds within 30 days of program start date are subject to review.

This charter package is for sailors enrolled in the Junior Race Champ Fleet or Green Fleet programs. Please note sailors in Opti High Performance are expected to have their own boat.

The Opti hull, foils, and sails will be provided to you on the first day of the program. The charter agreement requires that the equipment be returned to the same location without damage. Any damage must be reported and the charter agreement requires that participants reimburse the club for the cost of the damage.

Please note that when not being used as part of the Opti Racing programs, the club reserves the right to use the boat for alternate programming.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sail a dinghy? Or perhaps you are ready to build on the skills you already have? We have something for you. With the guidance of a senior instructor, you will be given expert instruction the will focus on safety as well as performance.

Further details and registration for this course coming soon!