Cobourg Yacht Club

Youth Sailing School (Click Here for Application)

GOALS

Have fun
Learn and respect boating and water safety
Learn to sail
Learn to love sailing
Respect others and gain friends

OPTI SAIL PROGRAM (beginner ages 9-12)

The OPTI level is intended to be an introduction to sailing in a day camp environment for the younger student focusing on fun and boating safety. Participants will learn some terminology, knots and how to sail using activities both on and off the water. This program is offered in partnership with YMCA Northumberland and registration is through their Kids Summer Camp program.

Weekly fees are $175 for members and $195 for non-members

CYA WHITE SAIL I, II, III (ages 10-16)

The Novice Dinghy White Sail I level is a one week course that provides an introduction to sailing with an emphasis on fun, safety and seamanship. Instruction is provided both on shore and on the water using CL 14 dinghies.

White Sail II and III

These levels are progressively more complex in terms of learning more boat and sailing terminology and practical levels of seamanship and boat handling skills. On the completion of White Sail III, the beginner sailor will be able to sail with confidence, competently and safely in wind strengths of 8-16 km/hr (4-8 knots) with a good knowledge of terminology, knots, safety and rules of the road.

White Sail I and II are each one week courses – weekly fees are $220 for members and $245 for non-members. White Sail III is a two week course – fees are $378 for members and $419 for non-members.

CYA BRONZE LEVEL IV, V

This is a four week program with a prerequisite qualification of White Sail III. Sailors are able to progress through Bronze Sail Levels IV and V as outlined by the CYA. This program emphasizes advanced theory, sail trim, and seamanship in heavier wind conditions. Sailors in Bronze Sail Level V additionally learn spinnaker handling, trapeze work and boat maintenance. Our 420 dinghies will be used for these levels.

Bronze Level IV and V are both four week courses – fees for each level is $700 for members and $770 for non-members

STANDARDS
CYC Instructors are trained and certified by the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA). Instructors teach using the CYC curricula which is the standard across Canada. It includes a progression of skills and knowledge both ashore and afloat. The CYC ratio of students to instructors is maintained.

WHAT STUDENTS NEED

Government approved and fitting life jacket (PFD)
Change of clothes
Sunscreen and a hat
Sunglasses (with strap to prevent loss)
Drinking water in a non-breakable container
Lunches and snacks (no nut products)
Clearly label everything and leave valuables at home.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Send enquiries to cycsailingschool@hotmail.com
or phone Tony Pitts at 905-372-2128