Courses

Note: Schedule of sessions subject to change depending on number of registrants and instructor availability. Please email gibsonssailing@gmail.com with any questions, or if you want to be on a wait list.

Introduction to Sailing

NOTE ** The CANSail level 1 (a 2 week session)  is also a good choice for new sailors!

Ages 8 and up

This 1 week course introduces younger kids to sailing in a low key environment.  Participants will be working on many of the same skills taught in the full CANSail 1 program.

June 29 – July 3
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27- July 31
Aug 10-18
Aug 17-21

Cost: $260

TEEN Sailing

No experience needed.

Ages 13 and up

This fun 1 week session is great for teens before they go off to their summer jobs or travels.

June 29 to July 3

Cost: $260  5 day session

Basic Sailing

CANSail levels 1 & 2
CANsail 1

This 2 week course teaches new sailors the basics of sailing in Laser-Picos and Optimist dingys.

July 6-17
July 20-31
Aug 10-21

CANsail 2

This 2 week course builds on the basics of sailing (from CANsail 1) in Laser- Picos, Laser 4.7 and Optimist dingys.

July 6-17
July 20-31
Aug 10-21

Cost: $520.00 per 2 week  session

Intermediate Sailing

CANSail levels 3 & 4
CANSail 3

This 2 week course is taught in Laser 4.7, Optis and double-handed club 420 dinghys and emphasizes boat speed and manoeuvring while introducing students to a racing environment that emphasizes technical accuracy over results.

July 6-17
July 20-31

CANSail 4

This 2 week course teaches advanced sailing skills, sail tuning, tactics and mental skills. Coaches help sailors achieve performance and personal goals. CANSail 4 is taught in Laser 4.7, Optis and double-handed club 429 dinghys. Additionally sailors are required to compete in a weekend regatta to complete the level.  See 2019 Regattas here.

July 6-17
July 20-31

Cost: $520.00 per 2 week session

Advanced Sailing

CANSail level 5 and Advanced

This course if for Advanced Sailors that prefer to sail Lasers and 420’s and Opti’s.

Participants are encouraged to compete in the Commodore’s Cup Regatta at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club at the end of August.

Aug 10-21

Cost: $520.00 per 2 week session