Sail into Skillful Waters: Navigate Your Training Course with NSC’s Tailored Programs
NSC’s Sail Training Centre delivers the Sail Canada program for learning to sail. Through the NSC’s Sail Training Centre, people of all ages and abilities can learn to sail dinghies, keelboats and racing boats. Find a program that suits you to start and follow the progression to keep building your skills. If you’re still unsure of which course to choose, send us an email.
Kids and Teens
Introductory
Learn the basics of sailing in a fun and encouraging atmosphere.
Prerequisite: No experience required.
- Discovery Camp (ages 6-8)
- Adventure Camp (ages 9-12)
- CANSail 1 (ages 9-12)
- Get up to speed (ages 13-17)
- Keelboat – SKS
Intermediate
Enhance the basics through sailing and new adventures. Prerequisite: Completion of the previous level required.
Previous Progress
Unsure of what level your child has previously achieved? Login to your Checklick profile to see the most up-to-date information about your sailor’s progress. When a level is “In Progress”, please sign up for that course. When a level is “Achieved”, sign up for any next course you/your child is eligible for.
Adult
All Adult Courses are administered by the Advantage Boating Sailing School.
Learn to Sail – Dinghy Sailing Lessons
CANSail 1 & 2
The basic course for small boat sailors. On the water, training is emphasized with applicable theory covered in short class sessions. With an experienced Sail Canada instructor as your coach, you will master the skills and knowledge required to safely sail a dinghy in moderate wind and sea conditions.
For more information including the schedule, fees, and registration, visit the Advantage Boating webpage.
CANSail 3
This program, for CANSail 1 & 2 graduates, refines your sailing skills and introduces you to performance sailing. This course will cover such topics as advanced boat handling, spinnaker, trapezing and an introduction to racing. Students should feel very competent in dinghy sailing at the completion of this course. The curriculum includes all objectives covered in the CANSail 3 level.
For more information including the schedule, fees, and registration, visit the Advantage Boating webpage.
Learn to Cruise – Keelboat Sailing Lessons
The Learn-to-Cruise Levels are taught aboard 22-25-foot keelboats. A keelboat has a large (usually lead) fin attached to the bottom of the boat, called a keel, that does the work of keeping the boat upright.
The various courses are taught aboard boats that range in size from 22 to 40 feet in length. All boats are safe, comfortable and a pleasure to sail.
For more information including the schedule, fees, and registration, visit the Advantage Boating webpage.
Powerboat Training
These courses follow Sail Canada’s Basic Learn-to-Power program.
Instruction is provided on your powerboat.
For more information including the schedule, visit the Advantage Boating Adult Powerboat training page.