CYA Learn to Sail Program

White Sail (Levels 1, 2 and 3) covers:

Basic boat handling and sail trim; Water safety; Knots; How to rig and de-rig a boat; Basic weather patterns; Fundamental sailing terminology and skills; Self rescue techniques.

Bronze Sail (Levels 4 and 5) covers:

Advanced sail trim and boat handling; Performance sailing and proper boat trim; Trapezing; Physics of sailing; Spinnaker; Boat repair and maintenance.

Silver Sail (Level 6) covers:

Introduction to the racing rules of sailing; Introductory racing tactics; Advanced sail trim; Various starting systems; Introductory racing techniques.

Gold Sail (Level 7) covers:

Advanced racing rules and interpretation; Advanced sail theory and physics; Advanced racing tactics; Regatta management; High performance boat handling and trim.

Adult Learn to Cruise covers:

Basic coastal navigation; Chart reading; Anchoring; Radio operation; Docking skills; Right of Way rules.

Adult Learn to Race covers:

Advanced sail trim and theory; Introduction to the international rules of racing; Racing start sequences; Introductory tactics; High performance sail and boat trim.

Register early to ensure your spot in the OYS Sailing School!

To register for our Junior / Youth Sailing School program, click here.

To register for our Adult Sailing School program, click here.

For further information about our sailing school programs, please e-mail us at Sailing School Info – ssinfo@oysqn.com or telephone (905) 338-9379.