Etobicoke Yacht Club Junior Sailing

The Etobicoke Yacht Club (EYC) established the Junior Sail Program to promote the sport of sailing for the youth of our community. The Program, has been operating for almost fifteen years and is conducted in a dedicated sail training facility at the Etobicoke Yacht Club and on the water in the beautiful, sheltered Humber Bay.

All coaches are nationally certified and insured by Sail Canada. We deliver their nationally accredited CANsail curriculum. Our staff all share a love for the development of Sailing.

The Program is open to youth between the ages of 7 to 17, who want to have fun and experience the thrill and enjoyment of sailing!

Programs

Wet Feet/CANsail 1+2

• Beginners are taught basic skills of sailing. The focus is on safety, seamanship and boat handling. Sailors are taught using Oppi and RS Feva sailboats.

CANSail 3/4

• Sailors work on advanced sailing techniques, including sail trim, boat tuning, boat maintenance, trapezing and the use of the spinnaker. CANsail 3/4 is taught using Club 420's. Participation in local regattas is encouraged.

Opti Race Team

• This team is for CANsail 1 or 2 graduates who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency and want to enter the world of competitive sailing. This team focuses on race tactics and skills. The team participates in sanctioned sailing regattas. This program can work towards achieving CANsail levels on an individual basis. 

High Performance Team

• Geared for sailors interested in developing their racing skills and tactics. It provides a comprehensive knowledge of sailing theory. This program runs for 2 months and emphasis is placed on participation in provincial regattas.

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Also Bursaries (covering full cost of registration fees) are available for “at-risk” and/or economically disadvantaged youth.  Each bursary is for a two week session in our core “learn to sail” program in August.

 

*Please contact the program office or visit its website for further details (schedules, fees, registration, etc) or the latest updates.