Basic Cruising Course

Available with Membership

Learn to crew and skipper a keelboat by yourself. This 28-hour comprehensive course is designed to build comfort and introduce key concepts to first-time sailors. Develop the skills needed to sail on coastal waterways and charter boats in vacation destinations. Materials and certification included.

Upon successful completion you will be awarded Sail Canada’s Basic Cruising Standard or the Basic Crew Standard.

2020 Course Schedule:

COMING SOON!

Course Fee:

COMING SOON!

To inquire about 2020 programming please email programs@thenyc.com or call 416-260-8686 ext 32.

Membership is required in order to participate in this course, Introductory Crew Membership recommended. Find out more about membership.

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Intermediate Cruising Course

Advance your sailing skills in our live aboard course. Students will learn to skipper and crew a keelboat by day in unfamiliar waters, while building the skills and experience needed for live-aboard cruises and bareboat charters.

Participants in this course will gain practical experience in provisioning, sail selection, sailing maneuvers, mooring and anchoring, docking and more during a four-day cruise to a nearby sailing destination – such as Port Dalhousie or Bronte (weather dependent).

Upon successful completion you will be awarded Sail Canada’s Intermediate Cruising Standard or the Intermediate Crew Standard.

Pre-requisites for this course are: Sail Canada Basic Crew or Cruising Standard (or equivalent), Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation Standard, ROC(M) - VHF with DSC and PCOC. 

2020 Course Schedule:

COMING SOON!

Course Fee:

COMING SOON!

To inquire about 2020 programming please email programs@thenyc.com or call 416-260-8686 ext 32.

Membership is required in order to participate in this course, Introductory Crew Membership recommended. Find out more about membership.