OYS Sailing School - Junior and Youth Programs

Optimist Junior Sail - Intro to Racing
Students must supply their own Optimist dinghy. This program is designed of children 8 to 12 years old. Some of the skills include:

White Sail (I, II, III) - Introduction to Sailing
White Sail is composed of three levels - I, II and III. The purpose of the White Sail program is to teach basic sailing skills and to provide an introduction to sailing that is both safe and enjoyable. Some of the skills include:

Bronze Sail (IV, V) - Advanced Sailing Skills
Upon successful completion of White Sail III, students may progress to the Bronze Sail program. Bronze Sail is composed of two levels, IV and V, and is focused on expanding the student's skills. Some of the skills include:

Silver Sail (VI) - Introduction to Racing
After successful completion of the Bronze Sail program, students may progress to the Silver Sail program. Silver Sail is considerably more intense that the White and Bronze programs requiring a greater time commitment. Students must also supply their own boat. Some of the skills include:

Gold Sail (VII) - Advanced Racing
Gold Sail is the highest level in the Learn to Sail program and has been developed to prepare students for competition at the regional, provincial and national level. Some of the skills include:

Click here for a 2007 application/registration form for OYSSS Junior and Youth Programs

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