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Basic & Intermediate Cruising

Theory Courses

Keep your sailing knowledge sharp over the winter.

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Who should take our Sailing Theory courses?

"Wannabe" Sailors
New Sailors
Old Sailors
Boat Owners
Anyone keen to learn more!

Our Basic Keelboat and Intermediate Keelboat theory classes cover all the topics outlined in Sail Canada’s Basic Cruising and Intermediate Cruising standard ashore requirements.

Courses include all learning materials, instruction and the written exam.

Basic Cruising

Theory

A perfect course for:

New sailors wanting to learn some of the basics of sailing

Future Basic Cruising students

Boat owners who want to fill in some of the gaps in their sailing knowledge

Those wanting a refresher on basic sailing theory.

Wed. evenings 7 - 8:30 PM

February 24 - March 24, 2021

Cost: $125 + HST

Intermediate Cruising Theory

A perfect course for:

Future Intermediate Cruising students

Boat owners wanting to learn more about the various systems on their boat

Sailors preparing to spend evenings at anchor on their boat

Anyone preparing to charter a boat.

Thurs. evenings 6:30 - 9:30 PM

March 11 - April 8, 2021

COST: $335 + HST.

A credit will be applied to those taking a theory course who then go on to take a Basic Cruising or Intermediate Cruising on-the-water course with Advantage Boating

Keeping you safe on the water

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Practice your Sailing Knots

The difference between a good sailor and great sailors is a few good knots. Click on the "Boating Knots" picture to learn how to tie some of our favourites: