Working with District of West Vancouver Parks and Recreation Commission,
the club has operated out of Ambleside Park for almost 50 years and during that time over 10,000 people
have learned to sail at the club.
Our instructors are all certified by the Canadian Yachting Association.
We offer 3 progressive levels for adults.
Course Materials
Students are required to have a copy of the CYA Manual-Basic Sailing Skills Manual — White Sail I, II, III ($20). Copies will be available for purchase on the first day of each course.
What You Need to Bring
White Sail I is our basic course for new sailors or those with little experience. Learn the basics while sailing our Pirate, two-person sailboats, or a Laser single-hand. The course includes safety, knots, terminology, rigging and basic on the water sailing skills. On completion of level I students can rig their boat and understand the basics of boat handling.
Each course takes place over the Saturday and Sunday of the same weekend.
Prerequisites
Participants must be aged sixteen or over and must be able to swim.
Cost: $200 + 12% HST
Registration for 2012 is now open.
To register, enter the course number below in the search field of the District of West Vancouver Registration page.
| Session |
Date |
Time |
Course Number |
| Session 1 |
Saturday, May 26
Sunday, May 27 |
9am-5pm |
#815638 |
| Session 2 |
Saturday, June 16
Sunday, June 17 |
9am-5pm |
#815639 |
| Session 3 |
Saturday, July 7
Sunday, July 8 |
9am-5pm |
#815643 |
| Session 4 |
Saturday, July 28
Sunday, July 29 |
9am-5pm |
#815644 |
This course is for sailors with some experience who want to continue to improve their skills.
The training takes place in Lasers, Flying Juniors or 420s. The course includes safety, knots, terminology, sailing theory and on-the-water sailing skills.
On completion of White Sail Level II students can confidently sail in winds under 10 knots.
Each course takes place over the Saturday and Sunday of the same weekend.
Prerequisites
White Sail I, participants must be aged sixteen or over and must be able to swim.
Cost: $200 + 12% HST
Registration for 2012 is now open.
To register, enter the course number below in the search field of the District of West Vancouver Registration page.
| Session |
Date |
Time |
Course Number |
| Session 1 |
Saturday, June 2
Sunday, June 3 |
9am-5pm |
#815640 |
| Session 2 |
Saturday, June 23
Sunday, June 24 |
9am-5pm |
#815641 |
| Session 3 |
Saturday, July 14
Sunday, July 15 |
9am-5pm |
#815645 |
| Session 4 |
Saturday, August 11
Sunday, August 12 |
9am-5pm |
#815646 |
This course is for prospective or existing HSC Sailing Co-op members who have prior sailing experience and would like to understand how the Co-op boats work, where equipment is stored, how to rig the boats, get them up and down the ramp etc. This course takes place in the Co-op boats and includes dry land and on-the-water experience. Emphasis is on safety, terminology, rights of way, seamanship and improving on-the-water boat-handling skills.
Each course takes place over the Saturday and Sunday of the same weekend.
Prerequisites
White Sail II or equivalent skills and experience, participants must be aged sixteen or over and must be able to swim.
Cost: $200 + 12% HST
Registration for 2012 is now open.
To register, enter the course number below in the search field of the District of West Vancouver Registration page.
| Session |
Date |
Time |
Course Number |
| Session 1 |
Saturday, June 9
Sunday, June 10 |
9am-5pm |
#815642 |
| Session 2 |
Saturday, July 21
Sunday, July 22 |
9am-5pm |
#815667 |
| Session 3 |
Saturday, August 18
Sunday, August 19 |
9am-5pm |
#815668 |
| Session 4 |
Saturday, August 25
Sunday, August 26 |
9am-5pm |
#815669 |