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Current Keelboat Course Offerings:
Start Keelboat Sailing ($385) Course Description:
Start
Keelboat Sailing is an entry-level standard for those who have
little, or no sailing experience and just want to build some basic
skills to get out on the water. Learning is at a comfortable pace
over two days on the water.
Short periods of moderate upper body exertion, and a moderate level
of arm strength will be required. Participants will have the
opportunity to experience sun, wind, spray, rain, and temperatures
consistent with the time of year they take part in this activity. When
underway the vessel may exhibit irregular motion due to wind and waves
and temperatures may be cooler than on land. Participants will be
expected to learn and demonstrate skills and perform tasks while the
vessel is at the dock, at anchor, and when the vessel is underway.
The course is 14 hours held on two consecutive weekends, either
being Saturdays or Sundays. Program is 9am-5pm from the Rocky Point
Pier. Students will sail on either an 8.3 or 9-meter keelboat in the
Port Moody area, with a maximum of four students per boat to ensure
personalized instruction from a certified instructor.
By the end of the course, successful participants will be able to
competently contribute as crew members to the operation of a keelboat
in moderate daytime conditions.
Successful completion of the course leads to the Sail Canada Start
Keelboat Sailing certification.
Session Options: Class 1: March 8 & 15 (Saturdays)
Class 2: March 9 & 16 (Sundays)
Class 3: March 22 & 29 (Saturdays)
Class 4: March 23 & 30 (Sundays)
Class 5: April 5 & 12 (Saturdays)
Class 6: April 6 &13 (Sundays)
Basic Cruising - Day Sailing ($875) Course Description: The Basic Cruising Standard introduces participants with little or no sailing experience to keelboat fundamentals, leading to potential certification as a Sail Canada Skipper or Competent Crew, and optionally, a Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate. The program delivered over 3 weekday evening classroom sessions and 3 weekend day sails over a period of 3 weeks. Short periods of moderate upper body exertion, and a moderate level of arm strength will be required. The course covers knots, points of sail, tacking, gybing, navigation, anchoring, docking, motoring, and safety, with hands-on practice on either an 8.3 or 9m keelboats in Port Moody. With small groups (max four students per boat) and certified instructors, it’s an engaging pathway into sailing as a skipper or crew member. Session Options:
Class 1
March 4,11,18 (Tuesdays) 6:30pm to 9:00pm Ashore class
March 8,15,22 (Saturdays) 9:00am to 4:00pm Afloat class
Class 2
March 6,13,20 (Thursdays) 6:30pm to 9:00pm Ashore class
March 9,16,23 (Sundays) 9:00am to 4:00pm Afloat class
Class 3
March 25, April 1, 8 (Tuesdays) 6:30pm to 9:00pm Ashore class
March 22, 29, April 5, 12 (Saturdays) 9:00am to 4:00pm Afloat class
Class 4
March 27, April 3,10 (Thursdays) 6:30pm to 9:00pm Ashore class
March 30, April 6, 13 (Sundays) 9:00am to 4:00pm Afloat class
Class 5
April 22,29, May 5 (Tuesdays) 6:30pm to 9:00pm Ashore class
April 26 , May 3, 10 (Saturdays) 9:00am to 4:00pm Afloat class
Class 6
April 24, May 1,8 (Thursdays) 6:30pm to 9:00pm Ashore class
April 27, May 4 ,11 (Sundays) 9:00am to 4:00pm Afloat class
Class 7
September 2, 9,16 (Tuesdays) 6:30pm to 9:00pm Ashore class
September 6, 13, 20 (Saturdays) 9:00am to 4:00pm Afloat class
Class 8
September 4, 11, 18 (Thursdays) 6:30pm to 9:00pm Ashore class
September 7, 14, 21 (Sundays) 9:00am to 4:00pm Afloat class
Basic Cruising - Live Aboard ($1495) Course Description: This live aboard format is 5 days and 4 nights with most meals
included while cruising through Howe Sound. Designed for those
with little or no sailing experience, the Basic
Cruising course introduces participants to the fundamentals of
cruising and keelboat sailing. Upon successful completion,
students may earn the Sail Canada certification as a Skipper or
Competent Crew. A Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate is also
possible to achieve through this course.
Topics covered include basic knots, tacking, gybing, points of
sail, navigation, anchoring, docking, motoring, and safety
procedures. Short periods of moderate upper body exertion, and a
moderate level of arm strength will be required. Students will
have the opportunity to practice extensively on the water in a
small group setting, with a maximum of four students per boat, all
under the guidance of a certified instructor on a 9 M keelboat in
Howe Sound.
This fun, hands-on course provides a clear pathway to further
involvement in sailing, whether as a skipper or crew member, and
can open the door to local sailing club activities.
Session Options:
Class 1
May 3,4,5,6,7
Start: 9am Saturday May 3
Finish: 5pm Wednesday May 7
Class 2
May 30, 31, June 1,2,3
Start: 9am Friday May 30
Finish: 5pm Tuesday May 3
Basic Cruising - Intensive ($975) Course Description: This course is delivered over consecutive weekdays, 8
hours/day, mostly on the water.
The Basic
Cruising Standard introduces participants with little or no
sailing experience to keelboat fundamentals, leading to potential
certification as a Sail Canada Skipper or Competent Crew, and a
Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate is also possible to achieve.
Topics covered include basic knots, tacking, gybing, points of
sail, navigation, anchoring, docking, motoring, and safety
procedures. Students will have the opportunity to practice
extensively on the water in a small group setting, with a maximum
of four students per boat, all under the guidance of a certified
instructor on an 8.3 M keelboat in Port Moody.
This fun, hands-on course provides a clear pathway to further
involvement in sailing, whether as a skipper or crew member, and
can open the door to local sailing club activities
Session Options:
Class 1
April 14,15,16,17
9am to 5pm daily
Class 2
July 22,23,24,25
9am to 5pm daily
Intermediate Cruising ($1695) Course Description:
Prerequisites:Basic
Cruising Standard, Basic Coastal Navigation Standard, and Radio
Operator Certification (Marine), 100 Nautical Miles experience.
Recommended:First
Aid, 10 days as a skipper, 200 Nautical Miles experience.
The Sail
Canada Intermediate Cruising standard is designed for
individuals with basic sailing experience who want to expand
their skills. The course focuses on more advanced boating
skills, operating a sailing vessel by day, particularly in
unfamiliar waters. Key topics include coastal navigation,
passage planning, advanced docking, handling various points of
sail, and anchoring. Students will gain experience in more
complex maneuvers and take on increased responsibility,
preparing them to skipper a boat on longer voyages or as part of
a crew.
The course lasts six days, most meals included, with a maximum
of four students per boat, and is taught aboard a 9 M keelboat in
the Gulf Islands. Under the guidance of a certified instructor,
students will live aboard during the course and, upon successful
completion, earn a Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising
certification, a valuable step toward being able to charter a
boat. (25% discount for couples taking the course together)
Session Options:
Class 1
June 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Start: 9am Tuesday June 17
Return: 5pm Sunday June 22
Class 2
July 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Start: 9am Tuesday July 15
Return: 5pm Sunday June 20
Class 3
September 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
Start: 9am Monday September 22
Return: 5pm Saturday September 27
Additional Information:
What to Wear: Dress in layers, you will be surprised how much temperature difference there is between the shore and on the boat in a light breeze. Synthetic or wool fabrics are preferable. Cotton and Denim are not recommended as once they get wet, they stay wet and cold.
Footwear
Sailing Gloves
Motion Sickness If you are prone to motion sickness or are unsure if you are prone to motion sickness, it is strongly recommended you talk to a pharmacist or doctor regarding motion sickness medication There are non-drowsy types of anti-nausea medicine. We’re unable to provide this type of medication to our students. Payment Terms and Cancellation Policy All balances are due 5 days prior to the course start date. Cancellations made 10+ days prior to the course start date will be subject to a 10% cancellation fee. The remainder will be refunded via the original method of payment. Cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the course start date are ineligible for a refund. We cannot accept any changes less than 10 days prior to the course start date. Trip Disruption If a disruption of the course occurs due to a major breakdown of the vessel (through no fault of the student) RPSA will issue a credit for additional time on the boat/program. |
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