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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to be a member of
Jericho Sailing Centre to take lessons or rent boats?
A: No.
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!
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:
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Sailing
terminology
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Points of sail
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Tacking, gybing
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Righting a capsized
boat
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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:
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Sail trim
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Boat tuning
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Boat
maintenance
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Rules of the
road
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Basic racing
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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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