Frequently
Asked Questions
LEARN TO
SAIL 2010 Program: July 5th to August 20th 2010
Each week:- ½ day sessions - morning or afternoon and full day sessions
Who can attend ?
Juniors & adults 8 years of age and up,
who are able to swim 50 yards fully clothed while wearing a life-jacket.
What do I learn ?
The sailing curriculum of the program follows Canadian Yachting Association
Standards.
Certificates in White Sail Levels I, II, III & Bronze Sail Levels IV & V will be
offered to
successful candidates. It is recommended that candidates for White Sail II &
above register for 2
or more weeks, to obtain necessary "on the water" experience. Learn boat
handling, sail trim,
knots, sailing terms, capsizing, water safety and rigging.
Who are the instructors?
Canadian Yachting Association qualified instructors will teach all courses
When and where are sessions held ?
The Sailing School begins Monday July 5th and runs until Friday August 20th,
2010
Half-day sessions 3 hours a day, 5 half-days a week (15
hours per week) 9am to 12 noon or 1pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Full-day sessions 6 hours a day. (30 hours per week 9am 60 4pm, Monday to Friday
Instruction is in Albacore, Optimist, 420 or Mistral dinghies. Sessions are held
at the Collingwood
Harbour, a well protected body of water allowing for maximum & safe on the water
experience.
Meet at the Collingwood Terminal's red brick building
What should I bring ?
Be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Bring a sun hat, sun screen
block(25), rain gear, soft soled or water shoes, a change of clothes, and an
approved life-jacket. Be prepared for capsize drill at any time. Capsize drills
usually occur on Tuesdays.
Tell me more about the boats I'll be sailing.
Dinghies range in length from 7.5 feet suitable for one small person to 16 feet
for 4 persons.
The smaller boats have one easily managed sail and the larger boats have 2
sails.
Some boats also have spinnaker gear.
Boats are matched to the experience and needs of the students.
See the 2009 welcome letter with even more information:
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