Youth Lessons
Youth lessons are a great way to get younger sailors out on the water and learn valuable skills. Day camps teach sailors using fun and interactive lesson plans specifically crafted by our coaches.
Courses include some classroom time, but the focus is on-the-water training in our club-owned boats – Optimists, RS Fevas, and Lasers. This is a wonderful way to be introduced to the joys of sailing on the expansive waters of Crescent Beach. Certificates are awarded to all successful students. Progress from all courses will be carried over between courses, meaning you can take the same course multiple times until you complete that level!
How to register for Day Camps:
1. Determine the level of the sailor and which course is best fitting for them
2. Determine which type of sailboat is suitable for them (OPTIMIST, RS FEVA, or LASER)
3. Register for the correct course in the correct boat!
Not sure what level to register for ? Check below
Not sure what sailboat to register for? CLICK HERE
Introduction to Sailing
No sailing experience is required!
Introduction to sailing is the first course in the youth sailing pathway. This course is an introductory course which covers the basics of sailing, on-water and near-water safety, in a fun, safe, and engaging environment!
Introduction to Sailing consists of short 3-hour sessions a day. We intend for it to be a positive experience and introduction to the sport of sailing!
This course runs Monday to Friday for one week. It has two sessions a day:
AM course runs from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
MID course runs from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
CANSail 3-4
Mandatory completion of CANSail 2 or referral from a Surrey Sailing Club Instructor.
CANSail 3-4 is the third step in the youth sailing pathway and continues the CANSail program. In this course, sailors will learn intermediate and advanced sailing skills from strategy & tactics to racing!
Sailors may take this course as many times as needed to complete CANSail 3 and 4. Progress will carry over between all courses.
This course runs Monday to Friday for one week from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.
CANSail 1-2
Mandatory completion of Introduction to Sailing or equivalent is required.
CANSail 1-2 is the second course in the youth sailing pathway and begins the CANSail program. In CANSail 1-2, sailors will build their learning on basic sailing skills; steering, sheeting, sail trim, and much more!
Sailors may take this course as many times as needed to complete CANSail 1 and 2. Progress will carry over between all courses.
This course runs Monday to Friday for one week from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Learn to Race
Mandatory completion of CANSail 2 or referral from a Surrey Sailing Club Instructor.
Learn to Race is a course designed for sailors who are interested in the competitive side of sailing! This course does not teach the CANSail Curriculum, however, it is possible to make progress on CANSail levels throughout this course. Learn to Race teaches sailors the racing rules, tactics, and racing strategy during a week of fun and competition. The last day of the course will be a Regatta, sailors will spend the entire day on the water!
This course runs Monday to Friday for one week from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.
2023 Day Camp Schedule
Title | Optimist | Feva | Laser | Sort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 21 - Aug 25 | Learn to Race | Learn to Race | Learn to Race | 8 |
Aug 14 - Aug 18 | CANSail 1-2 | CANSail 1-2 | 7 | |
Aug 7 - Aug 11 | Introduction to Sailing | Introduction to Sailing | 6 | |
July 31 - Aug 4 | CANSail 3-4 | CANSail 3-4 | CANSail 3-4 | 5 |
July 24 - July 28 | Introduction to Sailing | Introduction to Sailing | 4 | |
July 17 - July 21 | CANSail 1-2 | CANSail 1-2 | 3 | |
July 10 - July 14 | CANSail 1-2 | CANSail 1-2 | 2 | |
July 3 - July 7 | Introduction to Sailing | Introduction to Sailing | 1 |
If you are unsure of which course to register please contact us!
