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Updated for 2013! Registration is now open. You can register and pay online using the link below or contact us for a paper form. Our programs fill up fast, sign up soon to avoid disappointment. Please note the following courses are now full: Opti Wet-Feet (July 1 - 12) CANSail 1 (July 1 - 12) CANSail 2 (July 1 - 12) Please email us for information about wait lists.
Youth Sailing at SMSCSt Margaret Sailing Club's Junior Sail programs are a great way to stay active and have fun this summer. Our programs allow young sailors to spend their summer days enjoying life on the water while developing sailing skills and lifelong friendships. Our courses are taught by Sail Canada (formerly Canadian Yachting Association) certified instructors who allow students to experience sailing in a fun-filled, challenging and safe manner. Program Information:
** More Info about clothing and day schedule can be found on the Parent Information page.**
Programs Offered:Opti Wet-Feet (ages 8-10) This 2 week program is an introduction to the one-person ’Optimist’ sailboat and is appropriate for young sailors aged 8 to 10. A very gentle beginner course, days are split between sailing an Optimist and recreational activities that include field games, nature walks, visiting local beaches by water, and swimming. No experience required. Session 1 July 1 - 12 CANSail 1 (ages 10+) CANSail 1 may be completed after taking Opti Wet-Feet or with no sailing experience at all (we recommend 10 year olds with no experience take Opti Wet-Feet). This class is taught to the CANSail 1 standard in two person Echo's and smaller one person Optimists and covers basic sailing skills. Due to the large amount of material in CANSail 1 we recommend signing up for two sessions. Session 1 July 1 - 12 CANSail 2 CANSail 2 may be completed after CANSail 1. This class is taught to the CANSail 2 standard in two person Echo's and smaller one person Optimists and covers intermediate sailing skills. Due to the large amount of material in CANSail 2 we recommend signing up for two sessions. Session 1 July 1 - 12 CANSail 3&4 This four week program is for students who have completed CANSail 2. This course is taught to the Sail Canada CANSail 3 and 4 standards in Club 420s and covers advanced sailing skills. SMSC does introduce trapeze and spinnaker at this level. Session 1 July 1 - 26 (Option of attending the Bay Wind regatta at SMSC July 20 & 21) CANSail 5&6 This four week program is for students who have completed CANSail 4. The course is taught to the Sail Canada CANSail 5 and 6 standards in Club 420s and covers very advanced sailing and racing skills. We'd highly recommend CANSail 5 and 6 students to take both sessions. Session 1 July 1 - 26 Keelboat Introduction This four week program is for students who have completed CANSail 4. This course is taught to the Sail Canada CANSail 5 standard and serves as an introduction to keelboat sailing on a Kirby 25. This is a pilot program and is subject to registration numbers. Session 1 July 29 - August 23 CANSail 1&2 Fall Make the summer last, finish off that level or get a head start on 2014 with Fall Sailing at SMSC! This program runs on Sundays from 12 - 4 for four weeks in September. This class is open to anyone working on their CANSail 1 or 2 levels and will be taught in optimists. Session 1 September 1 - 22 CANSail 3-6 Fall Make the summer last, finish off that level or get a head start on 2014 with Fall Sailing at SMSC! This program runs on Sundays from 12 - 4 for four weeks in September. This class is open to anyone working on their CANSail 3, 4, 5 or 6 levels and will be taught in Club 420s. Session 1 September 1 - 22
Pricing We've simplified our pricing this year. Every program costs the same price based on the length of the program. Two two-week sessions cost the same as a four week session due to volume discounts. Two-week session: $420.00 Discounts We've simplified our discounts this year. Our membership discounts have been increased and broadened to apply to the social membership category. This is an effort to encourage more families to sign up as members of SMSC. Check out the "Why to Join" link to see all that SMSC has to offer. Volume discount: 5% *Note that family memberships apply to one or two parents and their immediate children only. Neices, nephews, grandchildren, etc. are not included in a family membership. For more details please see the explanation of the different membership categories at SMSC. **Volume discounts can apply to both multiple children in one immediate family each signing up for a session or one child signing up for multiple sessions. You cannot receive a volume discount for signing up children outside of your immediate family.
For further information regarding the program, please contact: Paul Dexter, Vice Commodore of Junior Sail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 489-3394 Robert (Skippy) Shea, Head Instructor at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 448-9381
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