Junior Sailing 2025

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• 5-8 yrs
• 8-11 yrs
• 11 yrs & up
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Ages 8-11

Opti CANSail 1

Opti CANSail 1 is an ideal starting point for young sailors aged 8 to 10. Aligned with Sail Canada's CANSail 1 curriculum, this course introduces foundational sailing skills through a combination of interactive land and water activities. Participants will learn essential boat handling techniques, sail trim, and develop their confidence on the water. In this introductory level the program is very focused on teamwork and building communication skills that can be used when pursuing other CANSail levels.

Program Length: 2 weeks
Time: Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm
Cost:$ 980.00
Boat:  Oppie (A plastic version of the popular Opti)
Level: CANSail 1
Requirements:

• Ages: 8 - 11 years old
• No sailing experience required
• PFD / life jacket is required to be worn while in, on, and around the water.

Opti CANSail 2

Opti CANSail 2 is designed for sailors who have passed CANSail 1 and are eager to build on their foundational sailing skills. Participants will gain greater independence on the water learning proper boat body positioning, operating the tiller and sail at the same time, as well as working on technical maneuvers on the water. Through a variety of engaging land and on-water lessons, KYC coaches will guide sailors to develop decision-making skills, technique, and increase their confidence in sailing. The program follows the Sail Canada CANSail 2 framework, emphasizing both skill progression and the love of sailing.

Program Length: 2 weeks
Time: Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm
Cost: $ 980.00
Boat:  Opti
Level: CANSail 2

• Successful completion of CANSail 1
• Ages: 8 - 11 years old
• PFD / life jacket is required to be worn while in, on, and around the water.

Opti Race Development CANSail 3 + 4

As we take the year to review our Opti Race Team, we are happy to introduce Opti Race Development. This program introduces racing rules, practice tactics, and sailors will be working towards their CANSail 3 or 4 level. This program will participate in KYC's Bronze Regatta to put what they have learned to the test and get first-hand racing experience. This program is also great for sailors who already have racing experience and are keen to refine their skills on and off the water.

Program Length: 4 weeks
Time: Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm
Cost:$ 1,645.00
Boat: Opti
Level:  CANSail 3 or  CANSail 4
Requirements:

• Successful completion of CANSail 2
• Ages: 10 - 14 years old
• PFD / life jacket is required to be worn while in, on, and around the water.