2027 programs · Jericho Beach, Vancouver

Every program, by age

Summer camps for ages 6 to 18, and courses for adults. Pick an age to see only the programs that fit, then see what comes next.

How old is your sailor?

28 programs in 2027

Summer camps · June to early September

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Sailing

Ages 7 to 16 · half days

Early bird from $350

7–10
Sail OptisLittle boats, big confidence
10–14
Sail EscapesFaster boats, sailing in crews
11–16
CANSail 1–2Official sailing levels on RS Zests
11–16
CANSail 3–4Racing dinghies, in two-week blocks

See dates See sailing camps

Big Boats

Ages 12 to 18 · on Chica

Early bird from $595

12–16
Junior CruiserCrew a real yacht, six sailors
14–18
Youth Basic CruisingSail Canada Basic Cruising for teens

See dates See big boat camps

Campers paddling a red canoe off Jericho

Canoeing

Ages 7 to 14 · half days

Early bird from $350

7–14
Basic CanoeingTeamwork on the water, Level 1 → 2
12–14
Level 3 · newCanoe ExpeditionA paddling journey, evenings

See dates See canoe camps

Marine ecology

Ages 7 to 14 · with Ocean Wise

Early bird $330

7–10
Ocean ExplorersDiscover the ocean, Level 1 → 2
10–14
Marine ProtectorsProtect our ocean, Level 1 → 2

See dates See marine ecology camps

A camper diving for a volleyball on Jericho Beach

Beach sports

Ages 7 to 14 · half days

Early bird from $330

7–14
Beach SportsGames, skills and tournaments on the sand
10–14
Level 3 · newBeach Soccer World CupA week of 4v4, with a Friday final

See dates See beach sports camps

Two campers sailing a Zest past Jericho Sailing Centre

A bit of everything

Ages 6 to 16 · A different mix at each age

Early bird from $350

6–7
Beach KidsFirst splash: water confidence
8–12
Pick twoYour own mix: any morning plus any afternoon, $65 off
13–16
Aqua AdventuresFull teen days: sail, paddle, explore

See dates See all summer camps

Make it a full dayPair any morning camp with any afternoon camp in the same week, and we take $65 off.

Build your day

Race Team

Ages 13 to 16. Spring and fall racing for sailors with CANSail 2 or more. Not a summer camp.

2nd weekAdd another week in the same checkout, in the planner

Levels 1 → 2Earned at every step, finishing Level 2 means move up

Sail CanadaCANSail and Basic Cruising count anywhere in Canada

Level 3New in 2027: pilot weeks in beach soccer and canoe expeditions

Adult courses · March to October

Two ways to learn to sail: start either way

Not sure? Small boats are hands-on and quick to learn. A yacht is a steadier way in, with a crew around you.

Two adults sailing a Zest in English Bay

Small boats

Learn on small, quick boats

RS Zests and 420s · weekends, evenings, weekdays

Early bird from $459

1
Start hereCANSail 1Sail Canada certified, two to a boat on RS Zests. No experience needed
+
Mac Crew LearnCoached Saturday evenings, once you have CANSail 1
2
CANSail 2420s: more boat handling and confidence
+
Mac Crew RaceRace weekends, once you have CANSail 2
3
After CANSail 1 · CANSail 2 recommendedLasers or CatamaransFaster boats, small groups of four

See CANSail 1 dates

Our keelboat Chica sailing off downtown Vancouver

Keelboats

Learn on a 31-foot yacht

On Chica · full days and some evenings

Basic Cruising, early bird $1,045

1
Start hereBasic CruisingSail Canada certified, PCOC card included. No experience needed
2
Mileage BuilderWeekends at sea, building your hours

Want a gentler start?Start Keelboat Sailing: a weekend or four evenings, less theory, no exam. $525, with $100 toward Basic Cruising within 12 months.

AshoreCoastal Navigation in March and Maritime Radio (ROC(M)) in April and October. Classroom courses, no experience or other course needed.

See Basic Cruising dates

Mac Crew

Keep sailing after your course. Any adult course gets you free Mac Crew membership for life, then you join coached sails, race weekends and cruises, from $71 a session.

Any time, any age

Between courses, and beyond

Private lessonsYour own coach, on the boat you want to learn RentalsZests, 420s, Lasers, Hobies and canoes GroupsSchools, teams and companies Work with us from 16Paid junior instructor jobs, with coaching certificates

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