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Adult Programs:

Sail Canada Start Keelboat Sailing

This is one of the entry levels in the series of Sail Canada courses on sailing keelboats and on cruising. This course is the recommended starting point for individuals with minimal practical on water experience. This entry level course builds basic sailing skills with a focus on operation of the vessel as crew. Candidates completing this course will be able to competently contribute as crew to the operation of a keelboat in moderate daytime conditions. This standard is recommended for those with little boating or sailing experience that want to experience sailing on a keelboat and begin to build basic sailing skills in a relaxed environment and at a comfortable pace.  - From Sail Canada

This program is a 4 weeks long, and meets twice a week for 3 hours. Course is taught on a J24 keelboat. Click here to view full course outline. 

Dates:

Course Title	Dates	Rain Dates*	Times	Cost
SKS 1	May 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th, June 1st, 6th, 8th	June 13th, June 15th	18:00-21:00	$425
SKS 2	June 27th, 29th, July 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th	July 25th, 27th	18:00-21:00	$425
SKS 3	August 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 22nd, 24th, 29th, 31st. NO SAILING ON AUGUST 15th or 17th	Aug 28th (MONDAY), 30th (WEDNESDAY)	18:00-21:00	$425
SKS 4	September 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th	October 3rd, October 5th	17:30-21:00	$425

*Rain Dates: If for any reason we need to cancel one of the listed course dates, that session will be rescheduled for one of the rain dates provided above. Reasons we may need to cancel a session include, but are not limited to, inappropriate weather conditions, instructor availability, or special events at the club. Sailors are expected to be available for all course dates and rain dates. If we must move a session to a rain date, and a sailor is unavailable, no refunds will be provided.

Sail Canada Basic Cruising

This is one of the entry level courses in the series of Sail Canada courses on sailing keelboats and on cruising. It develops the student’s ability to take command of and operate (with assistance of competent crew) an auxiliary powered sailing vessel, by day, in light to moderate conditions. Basic boating skills are developed under sail and power with a focus on operation of the vessel as both crew and skipper.  - From Sail Canada

This program takes place over 2 weekends in July. Course is taught on a J24 Sailboat. There is a required textbook "Basic Cruising Skills" for this course which can be purchased from us for $25. Successful completion of an exam is required to achieve the Basic Cruising Standard. Participants who are successful in achieving the Basic Cruising Standard will also receive their Pleasure Craft Operators Card. Click here to view full course outline.

Successful completion of Sail Canada Start Keelboat Sailing, or equivalent sailing experience, is a prerequisite for this course. If you have not completed your Start Keeboat Sailing at BBYC, you will be contacted to verify you meet this requirement. If you are unsure whether you are sailing at the required level, please reach out to headinstructor@bbyc.ca before registering.

Dates:

Course Title	Dates	Times	Cost
BASIC CRUISING 1	July 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th. Rain Dates: Aug 5th and 12th	8:00-18:00	$625

*Rain Dates: If for any reason we need to cancel one of the listed course dates, that session will be rescheduled for one of the rain dates provided above. Reasons we may need to cancel a session include, but are not limited to, inappropriate weather conditions, instructor availability, or special events at the club. Sailors are expected to be available for all course dates and rain dates. If we must move a session to a rain date, and a sailor is unavailable, no refunds will be provided.

Adult 420 - CANSail 1&2

This course, taught in C420 Dinghies, will teach fundamental sailing skills such as basic sheeting, steering, and the points of sail. This program is 4 weeks long, and meets twice a week for 3 hours. The class sizes are small, to allow for very hands on learning.  This course follows the CANSail 1 & 2 curriculum.

Dates:

Course Title	Dates	Rain Dates*	Times	Cost
ADULT INTRO 420 1	May 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th, June 1st, 6th, 8th	June 13th, June 15th	18:00-21:00	$425
ADULT INTRO 420 2	June 27th, 29th, July 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th	July 25th, 27th	18:00-21:00	$425
ADULT INTRO 420 3	August 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th	Aug 29th, 31st	18:00-21:00	$425
ADULT INTRO 420 4	September 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th	October 3rd, October 5th	17:30-21:00	$425

*Rain Dates: If for any reason we need to cancel one of the listed course dates, that session will be rescheduled for one of the rain dates provided above. Reasons we may need to cancel a session include, but are not limited to, inappropriate weather conditions, instructor availability, or special events at the club. Sailors are expected to be available for all course dates and rain dates. If we must move a session to a rain date, and a sailor is unavailable, no refunds will be provided.

Adult 420 - CANSail 3&4

For the first time, we will be offering a CANSAIL 3&4 Program for Adult 420 sailors. This course, taught in C420 Dinghies, will focus on refining skills from CANSail 1&2, such as sheeting and boat handling while also introducing sailors to racing concepts. This program is 4 weeks long, and meets twice a week for 3 hours. The class sizes are small, to allow for very hands on learning.  This course follows the CANSail 3 & 4 curriculum.

Dates:

Course Title	Dates	Rain Dates*	Times	Cost
ADULT INTER 420 1	June 27th, 29th, July 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th	July 25th, 27th	18:00-21:00	$425

*Rain Dates: If for any reason we need to cancel one of the listed course dates, that session will be rescheduled for one of the rain dates provided above. Reasons we may need to cancel a session include, but are not limited to, inappropriate weather conditions, instructor availability, or special events at the club. Sailors are expected to be available for all course dates and rain dates. If we must move a session to a rain date, and a sailor is unavailable, no refunds will be provided.

ADULT PRIVATE LESSONS

Have a tough schedule or very particular goals?

BBYC can create a specific lesson plan for you based on your unique sailing goals.  We can also assist you by teaching you on your own boat rather than a club boat.  Our instructors are available to teach any skills you might need, either in the classroom or on-the-water. Private lessons are ideal for those individuals or families that want special attention or have limited time availability.  Contact the Head Instructor here for additional information on private lessons. 

USEFUL LINKS

Click here for the Wikipedia page on 420 dinghies. 

Click here for the Wikipedia page on J/24s. 

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