Updates for Summer 2021 will be posted soon! (Prices, dates, programs, etc)
Registration will open on February 7th, 2021 at 10 AM. Members get first come first serve this year.
Covid-19 implementations
Sailors and coaches have maintain social distancing within other groups.
As our 2021 season begins we are thrilled to be able to offer the majority of our programs while meeting the Sail Nova Scotia return to training regulations and Health Nova Scotia. We are so thankful for the support and patience we have received as we navigated through this situation. To go ahead safely we have had to make the following adjustments to our program.
Sailors will be arriving at the different times everyday, and will have a designated spot for their gear and boats. Rules regarding bathrooms, changing, handwashing and gear maintenance will be discussed with sailors at the beginning of each session.
Please keep in mind there is limited space and all of our programs are of a fixed number. Please send me an email to headinstructor@bbyc.ca before you register your sailor if it is full.
Keelboat Learn To Sail: Sailors age 10 and above are able to learn and gain experience on our J24. The program will be in the afternoon from 1:00-3:45 and run for 2 weeks long.
420 Learn To Sail / Intro and Intermediate:
We are allowed to go ahead with our intro and intermediate 420 programs without social distancing. Please send me an email headinstructor@bbyc.ca before you register your sailor if it already full.
Opti Learn To Sail/ Intro and Intermediate: Our opti programs will go ahead with reduced numbers. Please send me an email if you are looking to register your sailor.
Race Team: Our single handed and double-handed race teams will go ahead, with a reduced regatta schedule. Sailors and coaches have maintain social distancing within other groups.
Wetfeet: Our wetfeet program will go ahead with a reduced number.
It is our hope that as the summer continues we will be able to expand our programs and offer sailing to more people. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and the guidelines in place and do our best to get our sailors back out. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns regarding our summer sailing programs.
Thank you for your patience and understand during this. Please contact me at 902-412-2590 if you have any further questions!
Stay safe, healthy and positive,
Alexa Dalzell
LEARN TO SAIL
The primary aim of the Bedford Basin Yacht Club’s Learn to Sail program is to promote sailing as lifelong sport. We do that by encouraging sailors from a young age to learn the seamanship skills and responsibilities of boat handling, fostering teamwork and leadership. BBYC’s Learn to Sail program also fosters environmental awareness, promotes a healthy active lifestyle.
We offer programs from the Sail Canada curriculum, and have certified Cansail instructors. We offer adult learn-to-sail lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Women's Workshops.
For all Learn to Sail Inquires, please contact the Head Coach Alexa Dalzell at by email headinstructor@bbyc.ca, or by phone (902) 412-2590.
To register please click here: bedfordbasin.checklick.com - registration opens February 7th, 2021.
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