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Come experience
the sport of sailing… Taught by the best at MacSailing!
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 (3) hour
lesson. Students acquire an understanding of ocean sailing
conditions and develop a foundation for other sailing activities
and basic water safety.
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)
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
lifejackets and wetsuits 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 mid April to late
June and early September to mid-October. Available time slots are
9am-12pm; 12:30pm- 3:30pm; or 3:30pm-6:30pm. Please call MacSailing
at 224-SAIL (7245) or email 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.
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