START KEELBOAT SAILING - skills

 

To be able to sail safely as crew of a sloop rigged 6 to 12 meters keelboat with an outboard or inboard motor in daytime. This is ideal for individuals with limited on-water experience. The focus is on initial development of practical skills. 

There is no exam with Start Keelboat Sailing. Upon completion you receive a Sail Canada logbook, and you will be registered at the  Start Keelboat Sailing Standard with Ontario Sailing, the provincial partner of Sail Canada.

The detailed START KEELBOAT SAILING objectives and description are in the  Sail Canada Start Keelboat Sailing Standard. (pdf file)

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Great day on the water

If you have questions you can contact John Horemans, Basic Cruising instructor, at 289 652 9500 or by email at instructor@sail1.ca