, Check out our 2022 Winter Boating Courses

Keep Sailing on Your Mind

This Winter

Flexible learning options - we make learning easy!

Remote Classroom Learning:

Just like being in a classroom but from home. Instructor-lead learning over Zoom.

Self-Guided Learning:

Home study courses where you can learn at your own pace.

Upcoming courses:

--> Sailing Theory

--> Navigation & Chart-work

--> VHF Radio Certification

Basic Cruising Theory - Our next course starts January 24

Sail Canada - Basic Cruising Ashore knowledge

Our Basic Keelboat theory classes cover all the topics outlined in Sail Canada’s Basic Cruising standard ashore requirements. A perfect course for a future Sail Canada Basic Cruising student, a current boat owner or a dinghy sailor looking to transition over to a keelboat.

Cost: $155 + HST

Classroom:

THEORYBC1: Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, & 21, 2022.

THEORYBC2: Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Feb. 23 and Mar. 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2022.

INCLUDES: course material and written exam

Save $50 if you register in this theory course and then go on to take an Basic Cruising on-the-water course with Advantage Boating

Intermediate Cruising Theory - Our next course starts Jan 3

Sail Canada - Intermediate Cruising Ashore knowledge

Our Intermediate Keelboat theory classes cover all the topics outlined in Sail Canada’s Intermediate Cruising standard ashore requirements. A perfect course for a future Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising student, a boat owner or sailor wanting a better understanding of the various systems on a boat.

Cost: $345 + HST

Classroom:

THEORYIN5: Mon/Thurs mornings from 9 AM - 12 PM, Jan 3, 6, 10, 13, 17 and 20, 2022

THEORYIN6: Mon/Thurs evenings from 6 - 9 PM, April 18, 21, 25, 28 and May 2 & 5, 2022

INCLUDES: chart, course material, & cruising exam.

Save $100 if you register in this theory course and then go on to take an Intermediate Cruising on-the-water course with Advantage Boating

VHF-ROC(M) with DSC

VHF Radio Operator Certificate (ROC-M) with DSC

This course will cover all aspects of marine VHF radio communication including Digital Selective Calling (DSC). Classes taught over 2 evenings from 6 - 9 PM

Cost: $185 + HST

Classroom:

VHF1: Feb 3 & 4, 2022
VHF2: April 21 & 22, 2022

Home Study:

Ongoing registration

Coastal Navigation Courses

Basic Coastal Navigation

Over 5 weeks, learn the basics of navigation and reading a chart. This hands-on practical charting course will teach you how to plan and safely navigate in coastal & inland waters.

Classroom: $375 + HST (incl. learning material & exam)

COA1: Jan 11 - Feb 8
COA2: Feb 15 - 22
COA3: Apr 26 - May 31

Online: $200 + HST (exam extra)

Ongoing registration

Intermediate Coastal Navigation

This course builds on the basic knowledge of navigation theory presented in the Basic Coastal Navigation Standard. The standard emphasizes the navigational skills at a level appropriate for Bareboat chartering and for extended cruises in coastal waters.

Classroom: $375 + HST (incl. learning material & exam)