To be able to cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sloop-rigged keelboat of 6 to 10 meters with an outboard or inboard motor in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. The focus of this standard is on the development of basic sailing and seamanship skills as well as the knowledge needed to make the decisions expected of a skipper. This course is offered in a variety of formats. Choose from daytime, evening or weekend courses.

To be able to cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sloop-rigged keelboat of 6 to 10 meters with an outboard or inboard motor in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. The focus of this standard is on the development of basic sailing and seamanship skills as well as the knowledge needed to make the decisions expected of a skipper. This course is offered in a variety of formats. Choose from daytime, evening or weekend courses.

To be able to cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sloop-rigged keelboat of 6 to 10 meters with an outboard or inboard motor in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. The focus of this standard is on the development of basic sailing and seamanship skills as well as the knowledge needed to make the decisions expected of a skipper. These courses are offered at night with on water sessions and Friday night theory sessions in the classroom. This course is offered in a variety of formats. Choose from daytime, evening or weekend courses.

This is the second entry level in the Sail Canada Cruising Instructor Program. Successful candidates are able to teach and certify the Introduction to Boating, Start Keelboat Sailing and Basic Cruising Standards as well as PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card). At the course, you will receive intensive training in how to teach, plan lessons, and evaluate students. You will be evaluated on your practical boating and sailing skills on-water and dockside and theory knowledge through working papers as well as proctored examinations. Candidates should be current in their sailing skills and knowledge prior to entry into this clinic. The sailing evaluation demands above average basic sailing skills and there is no time during the clinic for remedial work. Working papers that should be completed prior to the clinic cover topics including, local knowledge, safety equipment and regulations, Sail Canada practices, operation and maintenance of inboard and outboard engines, the marine head, and crew overboard procedures. Proctored examinations include Rules and Buoyage, Basic Cruising and PCOC. For more information, please review the Basic Cruising Instructor standard posted on the Sail Canada website.

Want to crew in a club race or weekend race? Want to learn the ropes a little before you get on the boat for the first time? This Intro To Race Program will get you started in the right direction.

This Intro to Race program is split into 3 modules so you can pick and choose the learning you are after.  Please see the course descriptions for more details and accreditation process.

Please see the full details of this course at onegirlsoceanchallenge.com

Looking to learn a little about celestial navigation? This Sail Canada course is offered will walk you

Taken in conjunction with Basic Cruising. You may sign up for the PVOP testing while you are signing up for Basic Cruising,, or if you choose to sign up after the fact, payment can be made here.

This is not a course. To sign up for a ride check, you must be a NEW member of the Coop Keelboat Program and have been told to sign up for a ride check.

This is not a course. To sign up for a ride check, you must be an EXISTING member from last year, of the Coop Keelboat Program and have been told to sign up for a ride check.

Looking for some extra practice? Looking to complete your Basic Cruising certification, but need a little more time? Sign up for either of these sessions to help you get towards your goal and give you that extra bit of time you are looking for.

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