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

A Canadian Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (lifejacket).

Non-marking soft soled shoes that will not slip off in the water. Flip-flops and slip-on footwear (other than aquasocks) are not permitted.

Clothing appropriate for the weather

Hat

Sunscreen

Change of clothes / Towel

Lunch

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.

Prerequisites

Participants must be aged sixteen or over and must be able to swim.

Cost: $200 + 12% HST

Session	Date	Time	Course # (Click to Register)
Session 1	Saturday May 29, Sunday May 30	9am-5pm	705967
Session 2	Saturday June 19, Sunday June 20	9am-5pm	705968
Session 3	Saturday July 10, Sunday July 11	9am-5pm	705973
Session 4	Saturday July 31, Sunday August 1	9am-5pm	705974

This course is for sailors with some experience who want to continue to improve. The training takes place in Lasers, Pirates 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.

Prerequisites

White Sail I, participants must be aged sixteen or over and must be able to swim.

Cost: $200 + 12% HST

Session	Date	Time	Course # (Click to Register)
Session 1	Saturday June 5, Sunday June 6	9am-5pm	705971
Session 2	Saturday June 26, Sunday June 27	9am-5pm	705972
Session 3	Saturday July 17, Sunday July 18	9am-5pm	705975
Session 4	Saturday August 7, Sunday August 8	9am-5pm	705976

On completion of White Sail Level III, the beginner will be able to sail with confidence in wind speeds of 4-9 knots (8-16 km/hr) and perform standard sailing skills proficiently without supervision. This course takes place in Lasers, Pirates or 420s. Emphasis is on safety, terminology, rights of way, seamanship and improving on-the-water boat-handling skills.

Prerequisites

White Sail II, participants must be aged sixteen or over and must be able to swim.

Cost: $200 + 12% HST

Session	Date	Time	Course # (Click to Register)
Session 1	Saturday June 12, Sunday June 13	9am-5pm	705969
Session 2	Saturday July 3, Sunday July 4	9am-5pm	705970
Session 3	Saturday July 24, Sunday July 25	9am-5pm	705977
Session 4	Saturday August 14, Sunday August 15	9am-5pm	705978