General Information
Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club is located at 30 Ashbridge's Bay Park Road, at the foot of Coxwell. Further information on ABYC can be found at abyc.on.ca
For Adult Dinghy Sailing please scroll to the bottom of the page.
A5. Laser Radial Team CANSail 5 & 6
The focus for young athletes in CANSail 5&6 is on integrating higher-level boat handling skills in on-water drills and on-shore coaching sessions. Participants supply their own boats. The program operates Sunday afternoon sessions noon - 4:00 pm in May, June, Sept and October and the program includes a core eight-week period Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm during July and August. Centered on the training camp atmosphere, sailors will refine advanced sailing skills and learn racing rules, tactics, strategy, and regatta preparation. Sailing in Laser Radials, Race Team members spend the season competing at local, regional or international regattas throughout Ontario and elsewhere. Note: This program requires 4 to 6 weekends of travel and demands a high level of commitment from both sailors and their parents. Parents must chaperone and tow boats when participants are away at regattas. 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.
May 06 to Oct 21, 2018
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(waitlist available)
A6. Junior Race Green Fleet
This youth program includes spring and fall training on Sundays noon to 4:00 pm and a core nine-week program operating Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm during July and August. Rates shown are early-bird rates. Increased rates apply after March 31. For young sailors aged 8-14 interested in learning how to race, this program offers an excellent opportunity to practice in a small group with dedicated race coaches. No previous racing experience is required however students should enjoy time on the water and have a growing interest in the sport. Students are taught in racing Optimists, the international youth racing standard. If you do not have a boat, charters are available, see separate boat charter option on the registration page. Junior Membership at ABYC is included with enrollment. Participants have the opportunity to participate in a minimum of 3 regattas at local, regional and international levels, depending on their personal objectives. Programs are offered on Sundays noon - 4:00 in May and June, Monday to Friday during July and August and on Sundays noon - 4:00 in September and October. Participants have the ability to work on achieving CANSail levels during the program's duration. This program requires a minimum of 3 weekends of travel and demands a moderate commitment from both sailors and their parents, who will be asked to chaperone at regattas and/or help provide transportation to races. In addition, regatta fees and travel expenses (transportation, lodging, and food) are not covered in the program fee.
Sep 09 to Oct 21, 2018
1 left
(waitlist available)
A7. Junior Race Championship Fleet
This youth program includes spring and fall training on Sundays noon to 4:00 pm and a core nine-week program operating Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm during July and August. Rates shown are early-bird rates. Increased rates apply after March 31. For young sailors aged 8-15 interested in building racing skills and competing, this program offers an excellent opportunity to practice in a small group with dedicated a race coach. Previous racing experience is required. Participants will sail in the White/Blue/Red championship fleets at regattas and will train with an experienced racing coach. Students are taught in racing Optimists, the international youth racing standard. Participants bring their own boat. If you do not have a boat, charters are available, see separate boat charter option on the registration page. Junior Membership at ABYC is included with enrollment. Participants have the opportunity to participate in a minimum of 3 regattas at local, regional and international levels, depending on their personal objectives. Programs are offered on Sundays noon - 4:00 in May and June, Monday to Friday during July and August and on Sundays noon - 4:00 in September and October. Participants have the ability to work on achieving CANSail levels during the program's duration. This program requires a minimum of 3 weekends of travel and demands a moderate commitment from both sailors and their parents, who will be asked to chaperone at regattas and/or help provide transportation to races. In addition, regatta fees and travel expenses (transportation, lodging, and food) are not covered in the program fee.
Sep 09 to Oct 21, 2018
3 left
(waitlist available)
A8. Junior Race Optimist Charter
For sailors enrolled in the Junior Race programs, Optis are available from the club for charter. The hull, foils in a foilbag and sails rolled in a sailbag will be provided to you on the first day of the program in a locker in the sailing school building. 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.
Sep 09 to Oct 21, 2018
0 left
(waitlist available)
