Working with District of West Vancouver Parks and Recreation Commission,
the club has operated out of Ambleside Park for almost 50 years and during that time over 10,000 people
have learned to sail at the club.
Our instructors are all certified by the Canadian Yachting Association.
We offer 3 progressive levels for adults, during the months of June, July and August.
Course Materials
Students are required to have a copy of the CYA Manual-Basic Sailing Skills Manual — White Sail I, II, III ($20). Copies will be available for purchase on the first day of each course.
What You Need to Bring
White Sail I is our basic course for new sailors or those with little experience. Learn the basics while sailing our Pirate, two-person sailboats, or a Laser single-hand. The course includes safety, knots, terminology, rigging and basic on the water sailing skills. On completion of level I students can rig their boat and understand the basics of boat handling.
Prerequisites
Participants must be aged sixteen or over and must be able to swim.
Cost: $200 + 12% HST
| Session |
Date |
Time |
Course # (Click to Register) |
| Session 1 |
Saturday,
Sunday |
9am-5pm |
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| Session 2 |
Saturday,
Sunday |
9am-5pm |
|
| Session 3 |
Saturday,
Sunday |
9am-5pm |
|
| Session 4 |
Saturday,
Sunday |
9am-5pm |
|
This course is for sailors with some experience who want to continue to improve.
The training takes place in Lasers, Pirates or 420s. The course includes safety, knots, terminology, sailing theory and on-the-water sailing skills.
On completion of White Sail Level II students can confidently sail in winds under 10 knots.
Prerequisites
White Sail I, participants must be aged sixteen or over and must be able to swim.
Cost: $200 + 12% HST
| Session |
Date |
Time |
Course # (Click to Register) |
| Session 1 |
Saturday,
Sunday |
9am-5pm |
|
| Session 2 |
Saturday,
Sunday |
9am-5pm |
|
| Session 3 |
Saturday,
Sunday |
9am-5pm |
|
| Session 4 |
Saturday,
Sunday |
9am-5pm |
|
On completion of White Sail Level III, the beginner will be able to sail with confidence in wind speeds of 4-9 knots (8-16 km/hr) and perform standard sailing skills proficiently without supervision. This course takes place in Lasers, Pirates or 420s. Emphasis is on safety, terminology, rights of way, seamanship and improving on-the-water boat-handling skills.
Prerequisites
White Sail II, participants must be aged sixteen or over and must be able to swim.
Cost: $200 + 12% HST
| Session |
Date |
Time |
Course # (Click to Register) |
| Session 1 |
Saturday,
Sunday |
9am-5pm |
|
| Session 2 |
Saturday,
Sunday |
9am-5pm |
|
| Session 3 |
Saturday,
Sunday |
9am-5pm |
|
| Session 4 |
Saturday,
Sunday |
9am-5pm |
|