Opti White Sail
White sail is the introductory level for sailing prescribed by the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA). Sailors learn basic terminology (i.e. parts of the boat), knots and rules of the water, through games and activities. On the water, they work on boat safety and basic boat handling skills. Teaching will be done predominantly in the Optimist dinghy which is a single-handed boat designed for teaching young children. Youth sailors will also be introduced to double handed sailing in 420s.
Teen White Sail
This program is designed to introduce sailing to the older youth. Instruction will occur on double handed sailboats, predominantly 420s. Course content will be based on the CYA White Sail Levels I, II & III as described above. Swimming is included for fitness with no formal lessons included. Students must be 13.
Bronze Sail
The Bronze program is a comprehensive course for sailors who have completed White Sail Level III or equivalent. Sailors will learn the use of the trapeze, spinnaker handling, sail trim and advanced principles of boat and sail design. The course will be taught in 420 Class boats. Students are encouraged to join in Club race nights and local regattas using sailing school boats. (Damage deposit required for racing).Swimming for fitness is included with no formal lessons.
