CANSail 1

Our CANSail 1 program is the perfect introduction to sailing for children aged 8 and up with little to no previous experience. Designed for beginner sailors, this level requires a minimum of one week to complete and focuses on building foundational sailing skills in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.
Participants will have the opportunity to sail a variety of boats, including Optimists, Zests, and 420s, while learning basic skills such as steering, points of sail, knot tying, tacking, and gybing. Sailors will also begin to apply sail trim, and safely stop and start their boats.
Beyond sailing fundamentals, sailors will develop confidence, independence, and strong water safety awareness. Participants will learn how to rig and de-rig their boats, and perform basic safety procedures, such as safely recovering from a capsize by righting their boat independently.
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. First week of July to last week of August.
$515 inclusive of all applicable taxes and fees

CANSail 2

CANSail 2 builds upon the foundational skills developed in CANSail 1, introducing a more focused curriculum that requires a minimum of two weeks to complete. At this level, sailors refine their existing abilities while gaining a deeper understanding of sail trim, boat balance, and on-water decision-making. Here, sailors will have the opportunity to sail in our Lasers, as well as our 420s.
Participants will learn proper body positioning, as well as how to accurately head up and bear off to a desired point of sail while maintaining effective sail trim. Sailors will develop greater control and confidence in their boats as they master stopping and starting, learn to interpret telltales and ticklers, and identify gusts and lulls to improve their performance on the water.
Participants will expand their knowledge of on-water safety by learning how to recognize, prevent, and respond to conditions such as hypothermia and heat-related illnesses. They will also learn to safely right a turtled boat.
By the end of CANSail 2, sailors will demonstrate increased independence, stronger boat control, and a solid understanding of the skills needed to sail safely and confidently in a variety of conditions.
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. Beginning the first week of July, with last session end of August.
$515 inclusive of all applicable taxes and fees

CANSail 3&4

CANSail 3 & 4 progressively builds and develops the skills in CANSail 1 & 2, with a focus on keeping the sailor engaged with appropriate challenges and learning opportunities. CANSail 3&4 includes the opportunity for some local regatta participation. This program is taught using our fleet of 420 dinghies which includes spinnaker and trapeze. Must have completed CANSail 2 to register.
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. Beginning the first week of July, with last session end of August.
$535 inclusive of all applicable taxes and fees

Schedule

Full day programs begin at 9:00am and end at 4:00pm.

Week 1 - June 29th to July 3rd
Week 2 - July 6th to 10th
Week 3 - July 13th to 17th
Week 4 - July 20th to 24th
Week 5 - July 27th to 31st
Week 6 - August 3rd to 14th
Week 7 - August 17th to 21st

Our Youth Programs

Location

We operate out of the Collingwood Yacht Club, located on Heritage Dr, Collingwood Ontario.

Coaches

At Collingwood Sailing Academy, we take immense pride in our team of instructors, all of whom are certified under the CANSail program by Sail Canada. Our instructors are not just skilled sailors; they are passionate educators dedicated to the sport of sailing. Whether you're just starting out or looking to build on existing skills, our instructors are here to guide you through your sailing journey.