Please note that all Adult Courses are administered by the Advantage Boating Sailing School.


Learn to Sail – Dinghy Sailing Lessons

CANSail 1 & 2

The basic course for small boat sailors. On the water training is emphasized with applicable theory covered in short class sessions. With an experienced Sail Canada instructor as your coach, you will master the skills and knowledge required to safely sail a dinghy in moderate wind and sea conditions.

For more information including the schedule, fees, and registration, visit the Advantage Boating webpage.

CANSail 3

This program, for CANSail 1 & 2 graduates, refines your sailing skills and introduces you to performance sailing. This course will cover such topics as advanced boat handling, spinnaker, trapezing and an introduction to racing. Students should feel very competent in dinghy sailing at the completion of this course. The curriculum includes all objectives covered in the CANSail 3 level.

For more information including the schedule, fees, and registration, visit the Advantage Boating webpage.

Learn to Cruise – Keelboat Sailing Lessons

The Learn-to-Cruise Levels are taught aboard 22-25 foot keelboats. A keelboat has a large (usually lead) fin attached to the bottom of the boat, called a keel, that does the work of keeping the boat upright.

The various courses are taught aboard boats that range in size from 22 to 40 feet in length. All boats are safe, comfortable and a pleasure to sail.

For more information including the schedule, fees, and registration, visit the Advantage Boating webpage.

Adult Powerboat Training

These courses follow Sail Canada’s Basic Learn-to-Power program.
Instruction is provided on your powerboat.

For more information including the schedule, visit the Advantage Boating Adult Powerboat training page.