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.

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.

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