Bedford Basin Yacht Club |
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FOR OUR JUNIOR PROGRAMS ON:
February 21st, 2022 @ 10am
Register At: bbyc.checklick.com
If a course is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist. If other sailors move or cancel their registration, spots may become available.
Members receive 10% off junior sailing fees.
Our Programs:
Wet Feet
The Wet Feet program is designed to provide a safe and fun early introduction to sailing for ages 5-8. This course, taught in Optimist Dinghies, will teach the fundamentals of dinghy sailing through fun games and activities. Lunchtime supervision is provided. Sailors can register for one week or several.
Dates:
|
Course Title |
Date |
Time |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
WET FEET 1 |
Jul 4 - Jul 8 |
9:00-4:00 |
$275 |
|
WET FEET 2 |
Jul 11 - Jul 15 |
9:00-4:00 |
$275 |
|
WET FEET 3 |
Jul 18 - Jul 22 |
9:00-4:00 |
$275 |
|
WET FEET 4 |
Jul 25 - Jul 29 |
9:00-4:00 |
$275 |
|
WET FEET 5 |
Aug 1 - Aug 5 |
9:00-4:00 |
$275 |
|
WET FEET 6 |
Aug 8 - Aug 12 |
9:00-4:00 |
$275 |
|
WET FEET 7 |
Aug 15 - Aug 19 |
9:00-4:00 |
$275 |
|
WET FEET 8 |
Aug 22 - Aug 26 |
9:00-4:00 |
$275 |
Register at: bbyc.checklick.com
Intro Opti
The Intro Opti program will teach Sailors the basics of dinghy sailing and get them comfortable handling an Opti by themselves. This program follows the Sail Canada CANSail 1&2 curriculum. This program is for sailors who:
- Are under 115 lbs
- Age 9 or older
- Are new to sailing OR working on completing their CANSail 1 or 2 Levels.
|
Course Title |
Date |
Time |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
INTRO OPTI 1 |
Jul 4 - Jul 15 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
|
INTRO OPTI 2 |
Jul 18 - Jul 29 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
|
INTRO OPTI 3 |
Aug 1 - Aug 12 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
|
INTRO OPTI 4 |
Aug 15 - Aug 26 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
Register at: bbyc.checklick.com
Intro 420
The Intro 420 program will teach Sailors the basics of dinghy sailing and get them comfortable handling a 420 dinghy with a partner. This program follows the Sail Canada CANSail 1&2 curriculum. This program is for sailors who:
- Are over 115 lbs
- Age 9 or older
- Are new to sailing OR working on completing their CANSail 1 or 2 Levels.
|
Course Title |
Date |
Time |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
INTRO 420 1 |
Jul 4 - Jul 15 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
|
INTRO 420 2 |
Jul 18 - Jul 29 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
|
INTRO 420 3 |
Aug 1 - Aug 12 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
|
INTRO 420 4 |
Aug 15 - Aug 26 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
Register at: bbyc.checklick.com
Intermediate Opti
The Intermediate Opti program teaches more advanced sailing skills and continues to build on skills developed in Intro programs. This program is great choice for sailors who want to refine their skills before joining our Race Team, or pursuing their Sail Canada Instructor certifications. This is also perfect for sailors who aren’t sure if racing is for them, and just want to work on more advanced skills and have FUN with their friends. This program follows the Sail Canada CANSail 3&4 Curriculum. Sailors in this program should:
Course Title |
Date |
Time |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
INTERMEDIATE OPTI 1 |
Jul 4 - Jul 15 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
|
INTERMEDIATE OPTI 2 |
Jul 18 - Jul 29 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
|
INTERMEDIATE OPTI 3 |
Aug 1 - Aug 12 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
|
INTERMEDIATE OPTI 4 |
Aug 15 - Aug 26 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
Register at: bbyc.checklick.com
Intermediate 420
The Intermediate 420 program teaches more advanced sailing skills and continues to build on skills developed in Intro programs. This program is great choice for sailors who want to refine their skills before joining our Race Team, or pursuing their Sail Canada Instructor certifications. This is also perfect for sailors who aren’t sure if racing is for them, and just want to work on more advanced skills and have FUN with their friends. This program follows the Sail Canada CANSail 3&4 Curriculum. Sailors in this program should:
Course Title |
Date |
Time |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
INTERMEDIATE 420 1 |
Jul 4 - Jul 15 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
|
INTERMEDIATE 420 2 |
Jul 18 - Jul 29 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
|
INTERMEDIATE 420 3 |
Aug 1 - Aug 12 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
|
INTERMEDIATE 420 4 |
Aug 15 - Aug 26 |
9:00-4:00 |
$490 |
Register at: bbyc.checklick.com
Environmental Responsibility
As sailors we are privileged to play on the ocean everyday and, as such, consider ourselves stewards of the environment. Appreciation for and enjoyment of a clean ocean is a key component of our sailing program.
What to Bring
Please label all of your sailors belongings.
- Life Jacket
- Sunscreen, Hat, and Sunglasses (we take sun safety very seriously)
- REUSABLE water bottle
- Lunch and lots of snacks
- Change of clothes and extra socks
- Closed-toed shoes for on the water - Sailors without closed toed shoes will not be permitted to sail
- Closed-toed shoes for on land (running shoes are recommended)
- Rain Gear
- Swim Suit and Towel
