Intro to Sailing

2 Hours / $175

If you’ve never been on a boat before, you may wish to try one of our introductory experiences before you embark on an entire course. Try our Introduction to Sailing program, and have one of our professional instructors show you the ropes. Spend two hours at Toronto’s beautiful harbour and you will see what a fun and adventurous activity sailing is.

If you decide you would like to further your sailing skills, you have the opportunity to credit 50% of your Introductory Course to a Basic Course, which you can then use to gain Sail Canada certification.

2025 Course Dates

Saturday 1-3pm 

40A – May 24 

40B – Jun 14 

40C – Jul 5 

40D – Jul 19 

Sail Canada Basic Cruising

2025 Course Dates

For groups of four or more, we can accommodate to suit your specific schedule 

2 weekends - Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm  

1A – May 24, 25, 31, Jun 1 

1B – Jun 7, 8, 14, 15 

1C – Jul 5, 6, 12, 13 

1D – Jul 19, 20, 26, 27 

1E – Aug 9, 10, 16, 17 

1F – Sep 6, 7, 13, 14 

1G – Sep 20, 21, 27, 28 

Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising

5 Days Live Aboard / $1,585 (+ Sail Canada Student Fee)

This course is designed for the Basic Cruising graduate or sailor with equivalent experience. You will perform controlled sailing manoeuvres, prepare meals aboard and pilot the vessel — as both skipper and crew — into an unfamiliar harbour or anchorage.

Upon completion, you will be qualified for the internationally recognized Sail Canada Intermediate Standard, the recommended minimum certification for bareboat chartering.

Requirements prior to taking the standard:
• Basic Cruising Standard or equivalent experience
• ROC(M) VHF with DSC Radio License endorsement
• Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card (or equivalent)
• Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation Standard or Coastal Navigation Standard

Recommended prior to taking the standard:
• Recognized Standard First Aid and CPR certificate
• Sail Canada intermediate Coastal Navigation Standard

To maximize the likelihood of successfully completing the Intermediate Cruising Standard, a student should:
• Have experience as skipper of at least ten day sails (or equivalent)
• Have applied the knowledge and practiced the skills in the Basic Cruising Standard
• Be able to consistently demonstrate the skills learned in the Basic Cruising Standard and the Basic Coastal Navigation Standard. ​

After completing the Intermediate Cruising Standard, students are eligible to challenge the IYT International Certificate of Competency (ICC) & Bareboat Skipper exam

2025 Course Dates

2 weekends, Friday 6pm to Sunday 5pm 

7A – May 30, 31, Jun 1 & Jun 6, 7, 8 

7B – Jul 25, 26, 27 & Aug 1, 2, 3