The 2021 Registration is now online!
COVID-19 - The Learn to Sail program for the summer of 2022 with all Public Health precautions in place. If, at any point, NB Public Health deems cancellation of program(s) necessary, a full refund, less a $20.00 administration fee, will be given.
The RYC Learn to Sail program is designed to teach participants how to sail by following the national CANSail Program. Our program can accommodate all levels of experience, with sailors learning in pairs C420's or Lasers, or alone or in pairs in Opti sailboats. Sailors sail everyday, weather permitting. Please see the Learn to Sail Calendar of Events for activities for each Session
Please Note: Please visit the Learn to Sail link on the RYC website. There you will find a comprehensive Program and Welcome Guide with all of the information you and your sailor will need. .
If your preferred session is full, we recommend you first add your name to the waitlist, but also to a session which has availability, as we cannot guarantee names will be drawn from the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, parents will be contacted by the Director of the Learn to Sail program and given 48 hours to enrol in the new session.
What Learn to Sail Level should my sailor be registered?
If your child is 7 - 8 years old and has no experience with boating of any kind, they should be registered in Wet Feet.
If your child is 8+ and is new to sailing, they cab register in Wet Feet or Learn To Sail CANSail Levels 1 and 2.
If your child is 8+ and has taken sailing lessons before, but you are unsure of the CANSail Level they have completed, please go to Checklick at checklick.com. There you can search your child’s name and see what level they have completed.
Note: All CANSail levels will be taught at each of the 4 sessions.
Program Schedule: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Adult Learn to Sail - Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 8:30 pm, June 29 - Aug. 3rd
Please indicate if you are interested in participating in the Wednesday Night Dinghy races. They begin at 5:30 pm and are supervised by instructor(s). Sailors can bring a friend or family member as crew.
RYC DINGHY REGATTA will be held on Aug 14 & 15th, 2021. Registration is pending, based on Department of Health CoVid-19 restrictions.
If you have any questions about registration, please contact the Director of the Learn to Sail program at learn@ryclub.ca
Recommended Ages 7-8
Prerequisites: None
The Wet Feet program is a wonderful program to expose young sailors to sailing. The fun-filled session allows young sailors to feel comfortable on the water, while learning sailing basics. Sailors will sail Optimists (Opti’s) and Club 420’s. Like CanSail, the Wetfeet program is outcome based. Once the required skills for Wetfeet are met, sailors will advance to CanSail 1.
Maximum participants per session is 30. Registrations in each CANSail level is dependant on the number of people registered and is subject to change.
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Recommended ages 8+
Prerequisites: None
This is an introductory program to the sport of sailing with a focus on fun, safety and fundamental skills. Sailors will learn about water safety, basic boat handling and sail trim, knots, rigging and de-rigging, basic weather patterns, sailing terminology and skills, and self-rescue techniques. Sailors will learn in Opti's and 420’S.
Maximum participants per session is 30. Registration in each CANSail level is dependant on the number of people registered and is subject to change.
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Recommended Age: 10+
Prerequisites: Completion of CANSail 1 & 2
CANSail 3 & 4 further advances sailors skills on sail trim and boat tuning, in addition to sail theory. Students are introduced to spinnaker and trapeze use, together with advanced boat handling skills. Students are also introduced to racing in a fun environment. Sailors will sail in Opti's, 420’s and Laser Radial and/or Standard rigging.
Maximum participants per session is 30. Registration in each CANSail level is dependant on the number of people registered and is subject to change.
Recommended Age: 14+
Prerequisites: Completion of CANSail 1-4 & the expressed permission from Sail NB
Availability for Levels 5 & 6: Dependent on availability of instructors through Sail NB & space in the RYC Learn to Sail program
Levels 5 & 6 allow our sailors to experience the level of training required to be part of a race team, while continuing to develop their sailing skills learned in previous levels. Sailors are welcome to bring their own boat. Please note: Participation at regattas within the province (at a minimum and based on CoVid-19 restrictions from the Department of Health) is an integral part of the program and requires a commitment from both the parents and the sailors. Regattas require travel, and parents may be needed for some travel planning and assistance at regattas. This program is offered in 2 week sessions, however up to 6 to 8 weeks are recommended for this level of sailor.
Maximum participants per session is 28. Supply in each CANSail level is dependant on the number of people registered and is subject to change.
The RYC adult learn to sail program is designed to introduce new adult sailors to the world of sailboats, wind and water. The program teaches the principles of boat handling, safety, rigging and derigging, wind, navigational rules, capsize recovery, beginner knots, docking and overboard recovery. Each sailor will receive a Boating Basics package, along with links to educational videos before their session begins. Sailors will learn to sail in Club 420's and Laser dinghies. The 8 week sessions are ideal for sailors wishing to learn to sail, or to improve their sailing skills. The sessions are taught by qualified CANSail instructors. The 2022 program runs two nights per week for 4 weeks, for a total of 8 evenings. Choose between Monday & Wednesday evenings, or Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Each evening runs from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. See session dates below
Monday’s and Wednesday’s throughout month of July, 2022
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s throughout month of July, 2022
Monday’s and Wednesday’s throughout month of August, 2022
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s throughout month of August, 2022
email: learn@ryclub.ca
phone: 506-640-3076
The 2021 Registration is now online!
COVID-19 - The Learn to Sail program for the summer of 2022 with all Public Health precautions in place. If, at any point, NB Public Health deems cancellation of program(s) necessary, a full refund, less a $20.00 administration fee, will be given.
The RYC Learn to Sail program is designed to teach participants how to sail by following the national CANSail Program. Our program can accommodate all levels of experience, with sailors learning in pairs C420's or Lasers, or alone or in pairs in Opti sailboats. Sailors sail everyday, weather permitting. Please see the Learn to Sail Calendar of Events for activities for each Session
Please Note: Please visit the Learn to Sail link on the RYC website. There you will find a comprehensive Program and Welcome Guide with all of the information you and your sailor will need. .
If your preferred session is full, we recommend you first add your name to the waitlist, but also to a session which has availability, as we cannot guarantee names will be drawn from the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, parents will be contacted by the Director of the Learn to Sail program and given 48 hours to enrol in the new session.
What Learn to Sail Level should my sailor be registered?
If your child is 7 - 8 years old and has no experience with boating of any kind, they should be registered in Wet Feet.
If your child is 8+ and is new to sailing, they cab register in Wet Feet or Learn To Sail CANSail Levels 1 and 2.
If your child is 8+ and has taken sailing lessons before, but you are unsure of the CANSail Level they have completed, please go to Checklick at checklick.com. There you can search your child’s name and see what level they have completed.
Note: All CANSail levels will be taught at each of the 4 sessions.
Program Schedule: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Adult Learn to Sail - Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 8:30 pm, June 29 - Aug. 3rd
Please indicate if you are interested in participating in the Wednesday Night Dinghy races. They begin at 5:30 pm and are supervised by instructor(s). Sailors can bring a friend or family member as crew.
RYC DINGHY REGATTA will be held on Aug 14 & 15th, 2021. Registration is pending, based on Department of Health CoVid-19 restrictions.
If you have any questions about registration, please contact the Director of the Learn to Sail program at learn@ryclub.ca