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Program policies

One rule for each kind of booking, all in one place. Questions? Call 604-224-7245 or email info@macsailing.com.

Summer camps and youth programs

  • Cancel at least 2 weeks before the start for a refund, less a $50 admin fee per registration, or a credit for the full value. Credits last 2 years, can be used by anyone in the family on any program, and can't be turned into a refund.
  • Less than 2 weeks before the start, there's no refund or credit.
  • Changes to a similarly priced class are free if asked for at least 14 days before the start (by 5 p.m.) and there's space.
  • Compassionate or medical requests: in writing, within 14 days after the program ends, with documentation for medical reasons.
  • Camps run rain or shine. When it isn't safe on the water, activities move on land.
  • There are no make-up lessons, and no refunds or credits for weather, schedule changes or non-emergency absences.
  • Some groups run only with a minimum number of sailors.
  • Numbers are confirmed 5 days before the start. If the minimum isn't reached and groups can't be combined, we cancel and you choose within 48 hours: the next course or week, a full refund with no admin fee, or a credit worth $25 more. If we don't hear back, you get a full refund.

Adult courses

  • Cancel at least 2 weeks before the start for a refund, less a $50 admin fee per registration, or a credit for the full value. Credits last 2 years, can be used by anyone in the family on any program, and can't be turned into a refund.
  • Less than 2 weeks before the start, there's no refund or credit.
  • Changes to a similarly priced class are free if asked for at least 14 days before the start (by 5 p.m.) and there's space.
  • Compassionate or medical requests: in writing, within 14 days after the program ends, with documentation for medical reasons.
  • One missed lesson per course can be rescheduled, with advance notice and if there's space.
  • If we cancel on-water time for weather, we offer a make-up session within 4 weeks. If none fits, you get a credit for the missed part.
  • No refunds or credits for schedule changes or non-emergency absences.
  • Some groups run only with a minimum number of sailors.
  • Numbers are confirmed 5 days before the start. If the minimum isn't reached and groups can't be combined, we cancel and you choose within 48 hours: the next course or week, a full refund with no admin fee, or a credit worth $25 more. If we don't hear back, you get a full refund.

Dinghy private lessons

  • Cancel 72 hours or more ahead for a full refund, less a $50 admin fee.
  • Cancel 24 to 72 hours ahead for a 50% refund.
  • No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours, or for no-shows.
  • If we cancel on-water time for weather, we offer a make-up session within 4 weeks. If none fits, you get a credit for the missed part.

Cruising private lessons

  • Cancel 10 or more days before the start for a full refund, less a $40 cancellation fee.
  • Cancel 5 to 9 days before the start and a 50% charge applies.
  • No refunds for cancellations less than 5 days before the start.
  • If we cancel on-water time for weather, we offer a make-up session within 4 weeks. If none fits, you get a credit for the missed part.

Boat rentals

  • Full refund for cancellations 24 hours or more before the rental.
  • 25% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of the rental.
  • No refund for no-shows or cancellations after the rental time.
  • If we cancel for unsafe weather, you get a full refund or the option to reschedule.

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