Warm Summer evening breezes, great views of the historic Kingston skyline, and magnificent sunsets - what could be better? Sharing a signature KYC burger and beer (or other non-alcoholic beverage) with friends afterwards. This casual summer sail is a great way to experience Kingston's famous freshwater sailing. Sign up for one of the best Summer evenings you will ever have!

Program Length: 1 evening
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $ 45.00 ( $ 35.00 for KYC Members)

Requirements: Sailors must bring their own Transport Canada approved life-jacket, or can rent one from KYC for the evening.

New to sailing and want to know what it’s all about? Join KYC’s Intro to Sailing to experience sailing with a trained instructor at the helm! In this program, you will learn:

• Basic boat terminology
• Rigging and de-rigging a sailboat
• Basic boat handling including tacking, gybing, and trimming sails

This program is taught on a Shark (24 foot keelboat) with an instructor on-board as the skipper/driver. This course is part of the KYC Summer Sailing program, and participants will receive a KYC certificate upon completion. 

Program Length: 2 nights over 1 week
Time: Monday & Wednesday from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $ 100.00 ( $ 100.00 for KYC Family Members)


Requirements: No previous sailing experience required. Transport Canada Approved Lifejacket will be provided. 

If you understand the basics of sailing or want to refresh your sailing skills, this is the program for you! Join KYC’s Learn to Crew I program which teaches basic crewing on a sailboat! In this program, you will learn:

• More advanced boating terminology when describing activities on and around the boat
• Basic sailing knots and their appropriate use
• Rigging and de-rigging sails and running rigging
• Proper sail trim for each point of sail and theory behind it
• Basic boat handling as part of the crew

This program is taught on a Shark (24 foot keelboat) with an instructor on-board as the skipper/driver. This course is part of the KYC Summer Sailing program, and participants will receive a KYC certificate upon completion.

Program Length: 1 night for 4 weeks
Time: Tuesdays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $ 250.00 ( $ 250.00 for KYC Family Members)

Requirements: No previous sailing experience required, though a basic understanding of sailing and the skills outlined in Intro to Sailing is recommended. Sailors must bring their own Transport Canada approved life-jacket or can rent one from KYC for the duration of the course.

Have the basics of crewing under your belt? Join KYC's Learn to Crew II program to learn how to sail as cockpit crew on a racing boat. In this program you will learn:

• Basics of racing, racing rules, and start sequences
• Crew positions during races and their roles during the race
• Advanced sail trim using sail controls and theory behind it
• Use of a spinnaker including setting, flying, and dousing

This program is taught on a Shark (24 foot keelboat) with an instructor on-board as the skipper/driver. This course is part of the KYC Summer Sailing program, and participants will receive a KYC certificate upon completion.

Program Length: 1 night for 4 weeks
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $ 250.00 ( $ 250.00 for KYC Family Members)

Requirements: Learn to Crew I or equivalent experience. Sailors must bring their own Transport Canada approved life-jacket or can rent one from KYC for the duration of the course.

This is an entry level Sail Canada course focused on basic sailing skills and operation of a sailboat as crew. After completing this course, participants should be able to competently contribute as crew on a boat 6 - 12 meters. In this program you will learn:

• Basic and Intermediate boat part terminology and descriptions
• Sailing direction and boat handling terminology
• Weather basics including weather forecasts, sources, and preparation
• Responsibilities of a skipper and crew while sailing
• Basic seamanship
• Boat handling (both as skipper and crew) to perform tasks such as tacking and gybing, heaving to, reefing sails, man overboard procedures, and docking

This program is taught on a Tanzer 26 or C&C 24 (26 or 24 foot keelboat) with an instructor on board to supervise crewing and skippering. This course is part of the Sail Canada Keelboat curriculum, and participants will receive a Sail Canada Start Keelboat Sailing certification upon completion.

Program Length:
Time:
Cost: $ 800.00 ( $ 800.00 for KYC Family Members)

Requirements: PCOC*

*Operating an outboard motor is part of the course. Students need to have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card required by Transport Canada. An on-line course is available www.cps-ecp.ca

*** Not currently scheduled. ***

This is an entry level Sail Canada course focused on basic sailing skills and operation of a sailboat as a skipper. After completing this course, participants should be able to competently make decisions expected of a skipper on a boat 6 - 12 meters. In this program you will learn:

• Basic and Intermediate boat part terminology and descriptions
• Sailing direction and boat handling terminology
• Requirements for safety gear and equipment on board a sailboat, as well as basic care and maintenance of safety gear and proper use for equipment
• Collision Regulations between on-water vessels
• Weather basics including weather forecasts, sources, and preparation
• Responsibilities of a skipper and crew while sailing
• Seamanship while sailing including knowledge of charts, navigation buoys, anchoring, knots, and VHF radio procedure
• Boat handling maneuvers under power including starting the vessel, controlled stops, docking, anchoring
• Boat handling maneuvers under sail including tacking and gybing, reefing, and man overboards

This program is taught on a Tanzer 26 or C&C 24 (26 or 24 foot keelboat) with an instructor on board to supervise crewing and skippering. This course is part of the Sail Canada Keelboat curriculum, and participants will receive a Sail Canada Basic Cruising certification upon completion.

Program Length:
Time:
Cost: $ 900.00 ( $ 900.00 for KYC Family Members)

Requirements: PCOC*

*Operating an outboard motor is part of the course. Students need to have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card required by Transport Canada. An on-line course is available www.cps-ecp.ca