At the NYC, we run many varied programs for novice sailors with 'little to zero' experience right through to advanced levels for people with varying degrees of knowledge and experience. Some of our programs are also available to non-members of the club. Whatever your experience, we have programs tailored specifically for your needs. Courses and programs also vary in content, from on- the-water, to classroom, from practical to theoretical.

2010 LEARN TO SAIL

CYA Basic Cruising

“The objective of the CYA Basic Cruising Standard is for you, on
completion, to be able to cruise safely by day in local waters, in
moderate wind and sea conditions, as skipper or crew of a 20-30 foot
sloop-rigged keelboat.” This is a 30-hour course, of which 7-8 hours
are in-class, with the balance “on the water.” Sessions are conducted
with 3 to 4 students per instructor.

Course Dates:

Session W1 May 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2010 - FULL
Session W2 May 29, 30, 5 & 6, 2010 - FULL
Session W3 July 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2010 - FULL
Session W4 July 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2010
Session W5 July 31, August 1, 7 & 8, 2010

Fee: $499.00 plus GST (plus NYC membership)

2010 CYA Basic Cruising Registration

National Yacht Club membership Application

Adult Dinghy Learn to Sail

Open to Non-Members

White Sail

Over four weeks, two nights a week, learn to sail a small responsive boat. The Canadian Yachting Association White Sail program takes you though balance, propulsion, and direction of a dinghy. National Yacht Club proudly offers this program in our fleet of new 420s, responsive and easy to sail instructional sailboats. There is no way to learn to sail that is more in tune with the wind. Whether you're a beginner or want to brush up on skills from the past, this course will be both challenging and rewarding.

Course Includes: CYA “Sailing Logbook” & “Basic Sailing Skills” books
Course Dates:      Tuesdays & Thursdays June, July, or August. Dates TBA
Fee:                    $399.00 plus GST

Bronze Sail
Over four weeks, two nights a week, improve your dinghy sailing and
seamanship. The CYA Bronze Sail program includes training in
advanced boat handling, sail theory, seamanship, and spinnaker work.
National Yacht Club's new 420s are the ideal training vessels to
achieve these advanced dinghy sailing standards. This program is the
natural continuation of the CYA White Sail standards and is an
excellent means of developing mastery of dinghy sailing in an
enjoyable setting.

Course Includes: CYA “Sailing Logbook” & “Basic Sailing Skills” books
Course Dates:      Tuesdays & Thursdays June, July, or August. Dates TBA
Fee:                    $399.00 plus GST

2010 Adult Dinghy Learn to Sail Registration Form

Racing and Cruising Crew Banks

All our members enjoy the facility of using our racing and cruising Crew Banks that operate throughout the season. We offer racing every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights and cruising on a Mondays and Thursday plus various ad hoc events. The skills and knowledge learned during our Introduction to Keelboat Sailing Course or CYA Basic Cruising Course prepares the newcomer to keelboat sailing for a position on board boats through the crew bank

Fee: Included with Membership

Introduction to Keelboat Sailing - Already Started!
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First 40 new registrants receive a $31.00 discount!

This 7-week program provides participants with a basic understanding of keelboat sailing, both from a classroom setting as well as on-the-water experiences that can be used throughout the sailing season. Topics covered include boat part, wind, weather, basic on-water safety and equipment (clothing, etc.) sailing terminology, knots rules, cruising and some in depth racing strategies. This is a very popular course and space is strictly limited, so please be sure to register early.

Course Schedule:

May 6 - June 17, 2010
In Class Sessions 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Dockside/In Class, On Water Cruise and Racing 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Thursday May 6    In class
Monday May 10    Dockside/In class
Thursday May 13  Dockside/In class
Monday May 17    On the water cruise
Thursday May 20   In class session
Monday May 24    On the water cruise
Thursday May 27   In class session
May 31, June 1 or 2 Race Night #1
Thursday June 3    In class session
June 7, 8 or 9        Race Night #2
Thursday June 10   In class session
June 14, 15 or 16   Race Night #3
Thursday June 17   Graduation Night

Course Fees:

New Members $356.00* plus GST (Includes a 2010 Introductory Crew Membership)
Current Members $45.00 plus GST
Text $15.00 plus GST
*REGISTER EARLY! First 40 new registrants receive a $31.00 discount!

To register please complete the following registration forms:

2010 Introduction to Keelboat Sailing Registration Form

National Yacht ClubMembership Application