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FAQs
Q: Do I need to
know how to swim?
A: You will always be wearing a lifejacket, however you
should feel confortable in the water.
Q: Is there
parking available?
A: There is pay-parking available outside the Jericho
Sailing Centre. Cost is $2.00/three hours. Parking is free during
the fall, winter and early spring!
Q: How long
before class should I arrive?
A: Plan to arrive twenty minutes prior to the start of your
first class. The office staff will help you get oriented, collect
any outstanding balances, and have you sign a waiver
form.
Q: What is your
cancellation policy?
A: A full refund less a $20.00 cancellation fee will apply
to cancellations received 10 or more days prior to program starting
date. If cancelled between 5 and 9 days prior to starting date, a
50% charge will apply. If cancelled less than 5 days prior to
program starting date, no refund will be given.
Q: Do I need to
pre-book rentals?
A: We advise pre booking since sometimes boats are being
used for lessons. Also we can ensure boats are rigged and ready to
go when you arrive!
Q: Do I have to
be a member of Jericho Sailing Centre to take lessons or rent
boats?
A: No.
The Canadian Yachting
Association's Learn to Sail standards provide
safe standardized instruction for recreation and competition
in sailing dinghies.
White
Sail I, II and III are the introductory levels
You can expect to
learn:
- Sailing
terminology
- Points
of sail
- Tacking,
gybing
- Righting a capsized
boat
- Knots
Upon completion of
White Sail you will be able to confidently skipper your own small
sailboat.
Bronze
Sail IV covers advanced sailing techniques
including:
- Sail
trim
- Boat
tuning
- Boat
maintenance
- Rules
of the road
- Basic
racing
- Trapezing
After completing the
bronze levels sailors are competent in winds up to 25
km/hr.
White Sail I and II
classes are taught on our Escapes and Pirates. White Sail III and
Bronze IV are taught on Laser IIs and Lasers.
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