Courses

 Registration OPENS late March/early April

Note: Schedule of sessions subject to change depending on number of registrants and instructor availability. Please email gibsonssailing@gmail.com with any questions.

2026

Introduction to Sailing 

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

Ages 8 and up.  Must be born on or before Dec 31, 2018.

  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 29-July 3
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
Aug 10-14
Aug 17-21

Cost: $325/week

Basic Sailing

CANsail 1

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

Ages 8 and up.  Must be born on or before Dec 31, 2018.

Sailors will meet each day at Dougal Park in lower Gibsons at 9:00 am. Please pick up at 3:30 pm.

June 29-July 10
July 13-24
July 27-31 – 1 week session $325.00
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.

Ages 8 and up.  Must be born on or before Dec 31, 2018.

Sailors will meet each day at Dougal Park in lower Gibsons at 9:00 am. Please pick up at 3:30 pm.

June 29-July 10
July 13-24
July 27-31 – 1 week session $325.00
Aug 10-21

$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 29-July 10
July 13-24
July 27-31 – 1 week session $325.00
Aug 10-21

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.