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.

2012 LEARN TO SAIL

2012 Introduction to Keelboat Sailing

This course runs two nights a week over seven weeks and provides participants with a basic understanding of keelboat sailing, with instruction both in-class and on-the-water. Topics include boat parts, 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 10 to June 21, 2012
In Class Sessions 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Dockside/In Class, On Water Cruise and Racing 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Thursday May 10 In class

Monday May 14 Dockside/in class
Thursday May 17 Dockside/in class

Monday May 21 On the water cruise
Thursday May 24 In class session

Monday May 28 On the water cruise
Thursday May 31 In class session

June 4 - Cruise, June 5 or 6 - Race Night (pick one)
Thursday June 7 In class session

June 11 - Cruise, 12 or 13 - Race Night (pick one)
Thursday June 14 In class session

June 18 - Cruise, 19 or 20 - Race Night (pick one)
Thursday June 21 Graduation Night

Fee:

$417.00 plus HST - Includes Introductory Crew Membership, text & graduation dinner

Members Fee:

$50 plus HST

To register fill out our REGISTRATION FORM and forward it to the Club's office.

For new members, please fill out also our MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.

2012 Canadian Yachting Association Basic Cruising

“The objective of the Canadian Yachting Association 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:

Weekends: (Saturday/Sunday) 9:00am to 5:00pm

Session W1 May 12, 13, 19 & 20, 2012
Session W2 May 26, 27, June 2 & 3, 2012
Session W3 June 9, 10, 23 & 24, 2012
Session W4 July 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2012
Session W5 July 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2012
Session W6 August 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2012

Written Test Dates - TBA

Fee:

$774.00 plus HST - Includes Introductory Crew Membership, textbook, logbook & Canadian Yachting Association Registration

Members Fee:

$407.00 plus HST

To register fill out our REGISTRATION FORM and forward it to the Club's office.

For new members, please fill out also our MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.

2012 CYA 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 CYA White Sail program consists of three levels that take you though balance, propulsion, and direction of a dinghy sail boat. National Yacht Club is proud to offer this program in our fleet of new 420s, responsive and easy to sail instructional sailboats. There is no other 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” and CYA “Basic Sailing Skills” texts.

Bronze Sail
Over four weeks, two nights a week, improve your dinghy sailing and seamanship. The CYA Bronze Sail program consists of two levels that include training in advanced boat handling, sail theory, seamanship, and spinnaker work. National Yacht Club's fleet of new 420s are the ideal training vessels to achieve these advanced dinghy sailing standards. This program is the natural follow-up to the CYA White Sail standards and is an excellent means of developing mastery of dinghy sailing in an enjoyable setting. Course includes: CYA “Advanced Sailing Skills” text.

Course Dates:

Monday & Wednesday (Holiday Monday classes are held on Tuesday)

AD1

Monday & Wednesday - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27, 2012
AD2

Monday & Wednesday - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - July 3*, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 24, 2012
AD3

Monday & Wednesday - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm - July 30, August 1, 7*, 8, 13, 15, 27 & 29, 2012
*Tuesday

Fee:

$399.00 plus HST
Students must provide their own approved PFD (Personal Flotation Device) and warm, rainproof clothing.

To register fill out our REGISTRATION FORM and forward it to the Club's office.

Racing and Cruising Crew Banks

All our members can enjoy our racing and cruising crew banks. Racing crew banks operate every race night throughout the season (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights); cruising crew banks operate Mondays and Thursdays. The skills and knowledge gained during our Introduction to Keelboat Sailing course or Canadian Yachting Association Basic Cruising Standard course prepares the newcomer to keelboat sailing for a position aboard boats through the crew bank.

Fee: Included with Membership

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Please note:
all courses and materials are subject to HST.