In line with the 30 March COVID-19 provincial and municipal government direction, these series of courses are suspended.
NSC has organized some courses during the 2020 sailing pre-season to get you into the sailing mindset early. BYC is also hosting some courses we’re sure you will want to attend. Beat the winter doldrums, hone your sailing skills, and be first across the finish line.
NSC Courses:
ON Sailing Club Judge Course, Saturday, February 8, 0830-1630:
An opportunity for fresh insight into your sport: Ontario Sailing’s Club Judge course is at NSC on Saturday, February 8, taught by our very own Greg Dargavel. Cost: $46.33 (including tax). Read more…
ON Sailing Sail Trim Seminar, Saturday, February 29, 0830-1600:
Attend the Ontario Sailing University Sail Trim seminar on Saturday, February 29, and learn about sail controls, shape, and trim to improve boat speed from Nigel Crosscombe. Cost: $84.75 (including tax). Read more…
ON Sailing Race Officer Course, Saturday-Sunday, March 28-29, 0900-1700:
Want to know how to run a race? Then register for the Ontario Sailing Race Officer Course on the March 28-29 weekend. This course covers the content to become certified as an ARO (Assistant Race Officer) or CRO (Club Race Officer). Cost: $77.41 (including tax; refundable to Ottawa area-club members, some conditions apply). Read more…
North U Racing Tactics Seminar, Saturday, April 4, 0830-1600:
The popular North U Racing Tactics seminar is being held at NSC on Saturday, April 4. Spend the day with Geoff Moore and learn the essentials of Racing Strategy, Tactics, and Rules. Cost: $141.25 (including tax). Read more…
BYC Courses:
RYA Yachtmaster™ Coastal/Offshore Theory Course, March 21-22, 28-29 & April 4-5:
If you’re planning to charter further afield, do deliveries or passages, or you just want to increase your sailing knowledge, this course may be for you. The course runs over 3 weekends at BYC. Cost: $875.00 (including tax). Read more…
Sea Survival Course, Saturday-Sunday, April 18-19, Times TBC:
Eric Hill returns to teach his World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival course at BYC on the April 18-19 weekend. Cost: $620.37 (including tax). Read this report about the course when it was offered at NSC. Read more…
Advantage Boating Courses:
Check out Advantage Boating’s selection of classroom courses which include Introduction to Racing, Navigation, Radio Operation and Engine Maintenance.
Winter Courses & Seminars Coordinator: Steven Keens.
Page updated: 2020-02-09.