Adult Learn to Sail (ALTS)2024
Keelboat Programs
Welcome
We are delighted to be offering our Adult Learn to Sail program again this summer. We have provided as many dates as possible and since sailing is a weather dependent sport, we don't want to overbook our instructors, thus availability is limited. If you have any questions or are interested in our Keelboat Adult Learn to Sail programs, please send us an email: altskeelboat@kingstonyachtclub.caIntro to Sailing:
New to sailing and want to know what it’s all about? Give it a try out on the water! Join KYC’s Intro to Sailing to experience sailing with a trained instructor at the helm! In this course, our small class sizes of 1-2 people allot for lots of opportunity to ask specific questions or concepts regarding any aspects of sailing that can really help you decide if sailings for you.
Equipment:
- Closed toed running shoes
- Sun protection
- Athletic and water resistant clothing
Cost: $ 100.00 + HST (Members will receive a credit book equal to 15% of paid program fees, which can be used for Food & Beverage, Regalia, and Gas Dock purchases.)
Schedule: Monday & Wednesday from 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Requirements: No previous sailing experience required. Transport Canada Approved Lifejacket will be provided. 2024 SessionsStart | Finish | Code | Status | Add to Cart | |
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May 27 | May 29 | AITS1 | Completed | ||
June 10 | June 12 | AITS2 | Completed | ||
July 8 | July 10 | AITS3 | Completed | ||
August 12 | August 14 | AITS4 | Completed | ||
September 9 | September 11 | AITS5 | Full | Add to Waitlist |
Learn to Crew:
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 program, which teaches basic - intermediate crewing on a sailboat! Learn how to tie basic knots and what they are used for. Apply proper sail trim for different points of sail. Learn basic boat handling maneuvers as a skipper. Get the opportunity to ask specific questions about helming/crewing positions. For example: proper sail trim tricks and tips, sailing terminology, sail shape, rigging, points of sail ect.
Equipment:
- Closed toed running shoes
- Transport Canada Approved life jacket
- Sun protection
- Athletic and water resistant clothing
Cost: $ 250.00 + HST (Members will receive a credit book equal to 15% of paid program fees, which can be used for Food & Beverage, Regalia, and Gas Dock purchases.)
Schedule: Wednesdays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Requirements: No previous sailing experience required, though a basic understanding of sailing and the skills is recommended. Sailors must bring their own Transport Canada approved lifejacket or can rent one from KYC for the duration of the course. 2024 SessionsStart | Finish | Code | Status | Add to Cart | |
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June 5 | June 26 | LTCA1 | Completed | ||
July 3 | July 24 | LTCA2 | Completed | ||
July 31 | August 21 | LTCA3 | Completed |
Start Keelboat Sailing (Sail Canada)
This is an entry level Sail Canada course for those with minimal on water/ boating experience. The course builds 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 moderate daytime conditions. Learn: terminology, basic skills for interpreting weather forecasts, maneuvering under power (a motor), basic docking skills, and more! Students will take a written test as well as demonstrate water skills. Check out Sail Canada's website for more specifics: Sail Canada Start Keelboat Standard
Equipment:
- Closed toed running shoes
- Sun protection
- Athletic and water resistant clothing
- Notebook
- Transport Canada Approved life jacket
Program Length:
Schedule: 2 x 8 hour days, 16 hours
Cost: $ 750.00 + HST (Members will receive a credit book equal to 15% of paid program fees, which can be used for Food & Beverage, Regalia, and Gas Dock purchases.)
Requirements: basic understanding of sailing - intro to sailing may is a good start, 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, or can be offered by KYC.
Start | Finish | Code | Status | Add to Cart | |
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June 1 | June 2 | SKS1 | Completed | ||
June 15 | June 16 | SKS2 | Completed | ||
June 22 | June 23 | SKS3 | Completed | ||
July 20 | July 21 | SKS4 | Completed |
Basic Cruising Sail Canada
Sail Canada is a course aimed for sailors with a general concept of sailing’s terminology, physics, and demands. The course develops the student's ability to take command of (with a competent crew), and operate an auxiliary powered Keelboat. After completing this course, participants should be able to competently make decisions expected of a skipper on a boat 6 - 12 meters in sheltered waters. Learn more advanced terminology, safety gear requirements/care, Collision Regulations between on-water vessels, anchoring, buoyage, VHF procedures, and chart work, and more! Students will take a written test as well as demonstrate on water skills. Check out Sail Canada's website for more specifics: Sail Canada Start Keelboat Standard
Program Length:
Schedule: 4 x 8 hour days (approx) 32-48 hours, to include Afloat skills, and exam.
Cost: $ 900.00 + Sail Canada Student + HST (Members will receive a credit book equal to 15% of paid program fees, which can be used for Food & Beverage, Regalia, and Gas Dock purchases.)
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, or can be offered by KYC.
Start | Finish | Code | Status | Add to Cart | |
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July 6 - 7 and 13 - 14 | July 6 | July 14 | BCWE1 | Completed | |
July 27 - 28 and August 10 - 11 | July 27 | August 11 | BCWE2 | Completed | |
August 17 - 18 and 24 - 25 | August 17 | August 25 | BCWE3 | Completed | |
September 7 - 8 and 14 - 15 | September 7 | September 15 | BCWE4 | In Progress |
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