Learn To Sail Programs:

This level is for beginners ages 7-9. Only four young sailors per class and they can advance at their own pace. Basic terminology, rigging, seamanship and boat handling skills. The goal is learning to have fun. Pram boats are perfect for the young beginner. This is a 4 week (28 hours) course that is held two mornings a week. Maximum 4 person / course

Kolibri (12 foot) and CL-16 dinghy:

These are larger boats that require a little more technique with plenty of fun. This level is for beginners ages 11 and up. Only four sailors per class (ages are closely matched when possible) and they can advance at their own pace. Basic terminology, rigging, seamanship and boat handling skills. A great place to start if you want a good foundation from which to advance your sailing skills. This is a 4 week (28 hours) course that is held two mornings a week. Adults also will have fun learning to sail these boats. Maximum 4 person / course

OCEAN 21 and Coronado 23 KEEL:

These boats have cabins so they are much more technical than the Dinghy class boats. A valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card is mandatory before you begin this course. You’ll cover the basics, become a skipper and learn the steps to begin to becoming a proficient keel boat sailor. This is a 4 week course that is held two mornings a week. Maximum 4 person / course

Pinch Hitter Course

Like in baseball, you may be called to sail the boat in a pinch, while the skipper fixes the rigging or has other duties to perform. For this reason, the Blue Sky Sailing Club has a pinch hitter course. It teaches you the basics of sailing and you will become a good crew member and you could sail the boat if you had to take over. You’ll also gain enough experience to start sailing your own boat. This is a 10 hour course, in 4 lessons of 2.5 hours, taught one on one, to fit your schedule (day, evening, weekend). It can be taught in 2 days, 4 days or 4 weeks. By appointment only.

Challenge

Do you feel ready to take it up a notch? The Challenge program allows you to acquire your certification in accordance to the Canadian Yachting Association’s recommendations. White Sail I, II and III and Basic Cruising are some of the certification levels to considered. We’ll put in to a boat with a CYA Instructor who will challenge your skills and knowledge to meeting CYA standards. Detailed information is found at the Ontario Sailing website and the CYA website. By appointment only, hourly rate.

Prerequisites:

A Pleasure Craft Operators Card is essential but not mandatory to participate in the dinghy courses. There are several on-line courses of which you can obtain your card. A sun hat, sun screen, Canadian approved life jacket, beach towel, rain / wind jacket, water bottle and shoes that don’t leave skid marks are the personal items that you will need. Youths are required to know how to swim.

Note about Adult Programs: Adult sailing instruction is available on weekdays —possibly after work on request. Four adults per instructor; private lessons at additional cost. Courses can often be tailored to suit a group but at the discretion of the instructor.

2011 Dates, Times and Prices

Youth Programs operates weekdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The courses start first week in July and August.

Adult course operates weekdays (evenings) or weekends as arranged by the instructor. The courses start first week in July and August.

Youth and Adult Course Fees DINGHY: $420/person.

Adult Course Fees KEEL: $500/person.

Pinch Hitting: $500/person (10 hours includes boat rental).

Private lessons are available, by special arrangement at additional cost. Please ask!

Terms and conditions:

• Full payment required to complete registration. Enrolment is confirmed only when payment is received.Fees include the club's initiation fee Social Membership and annual dues for a Social Membership (Family Membership for couples).

• Payment by cash, cheque or money order in Canadian funds payable to: Blue Sky Sailing Club. No post dated cheques, please.

• Full refund if cancellation is received 7 days prior to start of class.

• For adult evening classes, minimum 24 hours notice required for cancellation.

• You will be required to sign a waiver before you or your child can participate in the sailing school program.

• Your child must know how to swim

The club reserves to the rights to sail or no-sail based on weather and equipment conditions. Make-up time to achieve the full 28 hours/class will be arranged by the instructor as required. We can guarantee the fun but we can’t guarantee the weather.

Expert instruction

Non-certificate courses are taught by a Royal Yachting Association certified instructor with assistance from experienced sailors. Our Challenge instructor is Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) certified and will follow the CYA program for sailors, instructors and coaches.

Location (for all classes):

North Bay Marina, Memorial Drive, North Bay, Ontario.

Membership information:

Blue Sky Sailing Club is volunteer-managed, on a not-for-profit basis. Only the sailing instructors receive a salary. We maintain and upgrade the club assets through membership fees and donations. The club maintains a fleet of coach boats for its full time members. Check out our website www.blueskysailing.org for details

How To Get On Board

Send your email address to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we’ll send back a registration form or pick it up from our website. Register by completing the entire Registration Package, email the Registration form, sign the waiver and mail/deliver with your payment to:

Blue Sky Sailing Club

153 First Ave East

North Bay, ON

P1B 1J7

Tel: (705) 476-3998

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Website: blueskysailing.org