Registration OPENS Saturday, March 8th at 9:00 am
Note: Schedule of sessions subject to change depending on number of registrants and instructor availability. Please email gibsonssailing@gmail.com with any questions.
Courses
Registration OPENS Saturday, March 8th at 9:00 am
2025
Introduction to Sailing
NOTE ** The CANSail level 1 (a 2 week session) is also a good choice for new sailors!
Ages 8 and up Sailors will meet each day at Dougal Park in lower Gibsons at 9:00 am. Please pick up at 3:00 pm.
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 30-July 4
July 7-11
July 14-18
July 21-25
July 28-August 1st
Aug 11-15
Aug 18-22
Cost: $325
Basic Sailing
CANsail 1
This 2 week course teaches new sailors the basics of sailing in Laser-Picos and Optimist dingys.
Sailors will meet each day at Dougal Park in lower Gibsons at 9:00 am. Please pick up at 3:30 pm.
June 30-July 11
July 14-25
July 28-August 1st – 1 week session $325.00
Aug 11-22
CANsail 2
This 2 week course builds on the basics of sailing (from CANsail 1) in Laser- Picos, Laser 4.7 and Optimist dingys.
Sailors will meet each day at Dougal Park in lower Gibsons at 9:00 am. Please pick up at 3:30 pm.
June 30-July 11
July 14-25
July 28-August 1st – 1 week session $325.00
Aug 11-22
$650.00 per 2 week session
Advanced Sailing/Race
Advanced Sailing is designed for sailors working on their CANSail 3 or higher levels. Currently, we can sign off on CANSail 3 and 4 certifications only. Sailors at higher levels are welcome to join to further improve their sailing and racing skills while having a great time on the water!
***Sailors will meet each day at Dougal Park in lower Gibsons at 9:00 am. Please pick up at 3:30 pm.
June 30 – July 11
July 14-25
July 28-August 1st – 1 week session $325.00
Aug 11-22
Cost: $650.00 per 2 week session
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.
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 420 dinghys.
