Adult Learn to Sail (ALTS)2026
Keelboat Programs
Welcome
We are delighted to be offering our Adult Learn to Sail program again this summer. We are providing courses for those who are completely new to sailing or would like to experience what our sport can offer, and more formal Sail Canada Cruising and Racing qualifications. We have included 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 are looking for instruction more specific to your needs, or possibly on your own yacht, please enquire and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. If you have any questions or are interested in our Keelboat Adult Learn to Sail programs, please send us an email: manager@kingstonyachtclub.ca
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: $ 680.00+ Sail Canada Student Fee + 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 at CanBoat. Your KYC Instructor can provide instruction for PCOC, if required ($40).
| Start | Finish | Code | Status | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23 | May 24 | SKS1 | Completed | ||
| July 11 | July 12 | SKS2 | Limited Spaces Remaining |
Basic Cruising (Sail Canada)
Sail Canada is a course aimed for sailors with a general concept of sailing’s terminology, physics, and demands. The course develops the student's ability to take command of (with a competent crew), and operate an auxiliary powered Keelboat. After completing this course, participants should be able to competently make decisions expected of a skipper on a boat 6 - 12 meters in sheltered waters. Learn more advanced terminology, safety gear requirements/care, Collision Regulations between on-water vessels, anchoring, buoyage, VHF procedures, and chart work, and more! Students will take a written test as well as demonstrate on water skills. Check out Sail Canada's website for more specifics: Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard
Program Length:
Schedule: 4 x 8 hour days (approx) 32-48 hours, to include Afloat skills, and exam.
Cost:$ 990.00+ Sail Canada Student Fee + 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 at CanBoat. Your KYC Instructor can provide instruction for PCOC, if required ($40).
| Start | Finish | Code | Status | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 4-5, July 11-12 | July 4 | July 12 | BCS1 | Limited Spaces Remaining |
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