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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.
