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Junior Learn-to-Sail Program

Junior Learn-to-Sail Program

Learning to sail is the start of a lifelong journey that can lead to racing, cruising and instructing others. Our sailing school staff have grown out of the Learn to Sail Program at Cobourg Yacht Club.

The Sailing School, established in 1965 when the club first formed, is open to everyone who wishes to discover the challenge and excitement of sailing. The school offers instruction from Wet Feet (Optimist - Ages 6 -10) through CANSail 1 to CANSail 4 (Age 9 -15). All programs are taught to the Sail Canada standards and all of our instructor staff are Sail Canada certified.

Learn to Sail at the CYC emphasizes:

Safety
Fun
Lifelong learning

2023 Learn To Sail Awards and Celebration

The annual Sailing School Awards and Celebration, held Thursday afternoon, was both a well-attended and truly enjoyable event. Cupcakes topped with a large dob of club-coloured icing left festive smudges of blue on happy fingers and faces (including the Director’s)—it was a perfect touch for the celebration, and many thanks must go to Sherry Summersides for making it all happen.

Every student received a medallion, presented with Olympic splendour by their instructors. Instructors then presented plaques and trophies for specific achievement and recognition:

Most Improved

Wetfeet David Miranda

CS 1Gabriel Dew

CS 2Ella Amir

CS 3Lexi VandenBosch

Nutty Man Award

Ammar Al-Ali

Bell Shaw Award

Oliver Brans

Special mention, and thanks, cannot be denied to our instructors for their great work this season: Abby Grundy (Head Instructor), Danika Burt, Aneta Kubik—and our indefatigable summer volunteer, Hugo. They are an excellent group and have been a pleasure to work with all summer!

Those in attendance, instructors, and awards table

Victor Miranda (accepting for son, David) with Danika

Lexi VandenBosh with Abby

Inspection of "Nut Man Award”—undoubtedly for polish! (Abby, Aneta, Hugo)

Ammar Al-Ali with Abby, Aneta, Hugo, and Danika

Oliver Brans with Abby—who obviously tweaked a boo-boo on her thumb

Learn to Sail Medallions

STANDARDS

CYC Centreboard Instructors are trained and certified by Sail Canada. Instructors teach using the CANSail curricula which is the standard across Canada. It includes a progression of skills and knowledge both ashore and afloat. The Sail Canada ratio of students to instructors is maintained.

WHAT STUDENTS NEED

Government approved and proper fitting life Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
Change of clothes
Sunscreen and a hat
Sunglasses (with strap to prevent loss)
Drinking water in a non-breakable container
Lunches and snacks (no nut products)
Clearly label everything and leave valuables at home

REGISTRATION IS EASY AND IMMEDIATE

Sailing lessons make a great gift.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to phone the number below or email us at sailingschool@cobourgyachtclub.ca

This information is the private property of Cobourg Yacht Club and its members. No use is granted except for the personal use of the members.
"Cobourg Yacht Club" is a non-profit organization.100 Hibernia St, Cobourg, ON K9A 3J8, Canada mailing address: P.O. Box 561 Cobourg, Ontario K9A 4L3