Programs and Registration — Summer 2024
Registration for our 2024 Junior Sailing Programs is now open!
NOTE: To register for Junior Sailing, each child must have a 2024 SLYC membership and an adult in the family must have at least a Social membership.
Click here to purchase your 2024 SLYC membership today and set up accounts for your family members
To read more about our new online system, membership categories and fee structure for 2024, click here
2024 JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAMS
Morning: Wetfeet Program
Max capacity 12
Mon-Fri 9am-12pm
Ages 8 & 9 only
$200 per week
WetFeet is our entry level course where new sailors get comfortable being around boats and on the water. We provide a fun, safe and exciting introduction to sailing giving young sailors a chance to learn basic steering and sail control skills in a small-group environment. Every boat has an instructor on board every day, so fun and safety are the top priorities for our young sailors. This program is designed for 8 and 9 year olds only. No experience necessary!
Morning: Intro To Opti
Max capacity 10
Mon-Fri 9am-12pm
Ages 9 and up
$200 per week
This program is designed for young sailors who are interested in experiencing the fun of single-handed sailing. The Intro to Opti course covers the basic elements of sailing theory (parts of the boat, points of sail) and on-water skills in steering and seamanship and an introduction to racing. No previous experience is required (maximum weight of 115 lbs per sailor). For sailors aged 9 and up.
Morning: Learn To Sail (CANSail 1, 2)
Max capacity 26
Mon-Fri 9am-12pm
Ages 9 and up
$200 per week
This introductory program is for kids looking to try the sport of sailing with no experience required. Keeping fun as the main focus, our lessons are creatively delivered by our qualified instructors both on and off the water. This course covers the basic elements of sailing theory (parts of the boat, points of sail) and on-water skills in safety, crewing, steering and seamanship. For sailors aged 9 and up.
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Afternoon: Wetfeet Program
Max capacity 6
Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm
Ages 8 & 9 only
$200 per week
WetFeet is our entry level course where new sailors get comfortable being around boats and on the water. We provide a fun, safe and exciting introduction to sailing giving young sailors a chance to learn basic steering and sail control skills in a small-group environment. Every boat has an instructor on board, so fun and safety are the top priorities for our young sailors. This program is designed for 8 and 9 year olds only. No experience necessary!
Afternoon: Opti Advanced
Max capacity 10
Mon-Fri 1pm-4 pm
Ages 9 and up
$200 per week
For young sailors who are interested in building on their single handed sailing skills. Opti Advanced provides an excellent opportunity to practice in a small group with a dedicated coach. This program is best suited for sailors who have some sailing experience sailing, either through our Opti Intro program or CanSail 1. Sailors in this group will be learning intermediate/advanced boat handling techniques, like acceleration and deceleration, and they will be introduced to race tactics in a fun, low pressure, environment. Maximum weight of 115 lbs per sailor.
Afternoon: Learn to Sail: (CANSail 3 & 4)
Max capacity 28
Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm
$200 per week
This program is designed for sailors who want to continue their sailing progress in double handed boats. Working through their CanSail 3 & 4 levels, sailors will focus on more advanced boat handling, theory and tactics. Sailors are introduced to concepts such as right of way, reading wind and waves, and proper use of sail controls. Highlights of the program include participating in the annual “Cottage Club Regatta” and the introduction of spinnaker and trapeze.
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Full Day Race Team (420, Laser)
No capacity
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (7 week program)
$2,000 for full 7 week program
The focus in CANSail 5 & 6 is on integrating higher-level boat handling skills with on-water drills and on-shore coaching sessions. This program is best suited for sailors who are ready to train and compete both on, and off, the lake. Sailors in this program should expect to train on the water for at least 3-5 hours per day, in virtually all wind conditions. Sailors will have the option to train in 420s or Lasers; however, those that choose to train and race Lasers must provide their own boat.
Race Team members have the opportunity to attend various regattas throughout the summer under the guidance of a certified Race Coach. Away from the club, Race Team members meet and compete with sailors at local, regional or international regattas.
Full Day Optimist Race Team
Max capacity 5 (capacity increases if sailors have their own boat)
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (7 week program)
$2,000 for full 7 week program
The focus of the Optimist Race Team is to integrate higher-level boat handling skills with on-water drills and on-shore coaching sessions. Centred on the training camp atmosphere, sailors will refine advanced sailing skills and learn racing rules, tactics, strategy and regatta preparation. Race Team members have the opportunity to attend various regattas throughout the summer under the guidance of a certified Race Coach. Away from the club, Race Team members meet and compete with sailors at local, regional or international regattas.
NOTE: SLYC has purchased three Opti Race boats for the use of the Race Team. These boats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, so please sign up early!
