MacSailing offers an exciting range of low cost programs tailored for school groups aged 7-21 years of age. An excellent fit for primary school, high school, college or ESL programs. Your group will experience the thrills of sailing and enjoy the benefit of being taught by CYA certified instructors.

Our certified instructors will take you through dry-land simulation, sailing theory and on-the-water instruction, all during a three hour lesson. Students acquire an understanding of ocean sailing conditions and develop a foundation for other sailing activities and basic water safety.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS:

INTRO TO SAILING

This three hour course introduces students to sailing and the sea. Our certified instructors will explain and demonstrate technique, points of sail, steering and balance. Our focus is on-water activities so that students have an opportunity to experience sailing for themselves.

Cost is $30.00/student* (minimum of 10 students)

INTRO PLUS

This is a 6 hour course where students come for more than one session. Multiple on-water sessions helps with skill development. Participants learn to steer, trim the sail and balance the boat in a fun safe environment. In addition to the above, students will learn basic boating safety, seamanship and how to tie knots.

Cost is $50.00/student* (minimum of 10 students)

WHITE SAIL I

A 15 hour program conducted over a flexible set of dates. This program follows the Canadian Yachting Association White Sail I Curriculum. The program includes sailing in different wind conditions, touring English Bay, understanding sailing theory and water safety.

Cost is $110.00/student* (minimum of 10 students)

*Prices shown do not include HST.

OUR BOATS:

MacSailing has four fleets of boats so that participants can sail boats that match their physical size and capabilities. Students usually sail two or three per boat depending on the wind condition and class size.

SAILING GEAR:

Knowing that beginners may not have easy access to essential sailing clothing, MacSailing happily supplies life jackets and wet suits for all students. Participants only need to bring a bathing suit, towel, water shoes and a change of clothes.

LOCATION:

MacSailing is located within Jericho Sailing Centre at Jericho Beach Park. The Centre has full changing facilities with hot showers, 600 parking stalls and a cafeteria overlooking English Bay and the North Shore Mountains.

BOOKINGS:

Bookings are available from April to November. Available time slots are 9am-12pm; 1pm- 4pm; or 4pm-7pm. Please call MacSailing at 224-SAIL (7245) or e-mail macsailing@telus.net to schedule your group bookings.A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of group booking. The number of students participating must be confirmed one week prior to the course starting date. The balance of fees are due at that time.

Come experience the sport of sailing… Taught by the best at MacSailing!

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