Welcoming all adults of all sailing levels! Courses are open to members and non-members of ABYC.
Select courses have online registration forms that you’ll find below in the course info. For all
other questions regarding course registration, call 416-698-4498 ext 221, or email admin@abyc.ca
Dates:Mondays & Thursdays: February 18,22,25, March 1, 4: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. March 8: 6:30-7:30
Fee: $410 + HST
Summer On-The-Water: 4 days live-aboard.
Dates: Month of June, to be arranged by group with instructor
Fee: $700 +HST (Provisions not included)
There are no pre requisites for this course. New boat owners or veteran boat owners are all welcome.
At the end of the course, if you wish to write the test, and achieve 70% or better, you will earn a Sail Canada Log book and have completed the theoretical portion of Intermediate Cruising Standard. You will be eligible to take the on-the-water portion of the course.
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See the Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Standard
Dates: Saturday & Sunday February 13 & 14, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Fee: $275 + HST
There is no final certification for this course.
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Celestial Navigation Standard
Dates:Wednesdays, February 3-March 17, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fee: $450 + HST
Instructor: Diane Reid
Dates:Monday & Friday, January 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, February 2 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fee: $335 + HST
Dates: : Monday, February 8 & 15, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Fee: $165 + HST
A one-session (practically free!) safety seminar AL2S believes everyone should take.
Dates: : Saturday, February 20, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $20 + HST per household
Instructor: Diane Reid
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were suddenly alone on your boat? If your sailing partner fell in, and you had to handle the boat by yourself to get back to them and get them onboard…what would you do? This 3-hour seminar will show you the manoeuvres to manage the boat, the safety equipment that could facilitate onboarding and preventive measures you could employ for future.
Dates: : Saturday and Sunday, March 6 & 7, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Fee: $125 + HST
Instructor: Diane Reid
Sailors are always checking the weather forecast. But the ability to understand the weather where you are, where you are going, and how it will impact you on your trip can be very helpful. This 2-day weather seminar will give you the basic knowledge about what generates weather globally and locally, and a bit of the science behind it. You will also learn which weather observations to record and how to interpret your recordings to determine what weather is coming your way.
Dates: : Sundays, February 21 – March 21, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $425 + HST
Instructor: Diane Reid
In this Sail Canada course, you will both learn and refine your racing skills! This two-part program gives you the theoretical component this winter and the hands-on racing in the spring. Whether you are new to racing or just want to hone your racing knowledge, this course is for you. You will receive Sail Canada certification upon completion of both parts of the course, including a written exam.
Students will learn how to:
Notes:
*You may take Part I (theory) without taking Part II (on-the-water)
* Part II (on-the-water) will be offered: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, May 11-27.
Additional fee will apply.
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Start Keelboat Sailing Standard
COURSE NUMBER | DAYS | DATES | TIME |
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SKS N1 | Tuesday & Thursday | May 11-27 | 6-9pm |
SKS N2 | Monday & Wednesday | June 21-July 7 | 6-9pm |
SKS WE1 | Saturday & Sunday | May 15 & 16 | 9am-6pm |
SKS WE2 | Saturday & Sunday | May 29 & 30 | 9am-6pm |
SKS WD1 | Monday – Wednesday | May 31, June 1-2 | 9:30am-3:30pm |
Dates: Evenings, Weekends and Weekday classes available. See class schedule below.
Fee: $750 + HST (additional fees apply for options)
Includes boat handling under sail, safety equipment and procedures, basic weather and chart reading, reefing and
knots, man-overboard procedures, terminology, anchoring and docking, rules of the road.
* Additional Fees Apply
What to bring:
Course No. | On the water Days | Start | End | Classroom Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Theory Days ZOOM | |
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N1 | Mon./Wed. | May 10 | May 26 | May 14, 21,28 | |
N2 | Mon./Wed. | May 31 | June 16 | June 4, 11, 18 | |
N3 | Tues./Thurs. | June 1 | June 17 | June 4, 11, 18 | |
N4 | Tues./Thurs. | June 22 | July 8 | June 25, July 2, 9 | |
N5 | Mon./Wed. | July 12 | July 28 | July 16, 23, 30 | |
N6 | Tues./Thurs. | July 13 | July 29 | July 16, 23, 30 |
Course No. | Days | Start | End | |
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WE1 | Sat./Sun. | May 15 | May 23 | |
WE2 | Sat./Sun. | May 29 | June 6 | |
WE3 | Sat./Sun. | June 12 | June 20 | |
WE4 | Sat./Sun. | June 26 | July 4 | |
WE5 | Sat./Sun. | July 10 | July 18 | |
WE6 | Sat./Sun. | July 24 | Aug 1 |
Course No. | Days | Start | End | |
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WD1 | Mon.-Fri. | May 17 | May 21 | |
WD2 | Mon.-Fri. | May 24 | May 28 | |
WD3 | Mon.-Fri. | June 7 | June 11 | |
WD4 | Mon.-Fri. | June 14 | June 18 | |
WD5 | Mon.-Fri. | June 21 | June 25 | |
WD6 | Mon.-Fri. | June 28 | July 2 | |
WD7 | Mon.-Fri. | July 19 | July 23 | |
WD8 | Mon.-Fri. | July 26 | July 30 | |
WD9 | Mon.-Fri. | August 2 | August 6 |
Dates:
Saturday May 22 or Sunday May 23 , 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Fee: $250 + HST
Dates: Saturday August 7 or Sunday August 8 (Other sections may be offered by arrangement) 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fee: $250 + HST
On-The-Water
Prerequisite: Intermediate Cruising Theory – See winter offerings
Dates:4 days Coordinated with your instructor in June.
Fee: $700+ HST per boat, up to 4 people
See the Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Standard Includes Ontario Sailing Seal.
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Dates:Mondays, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm on
Fee: $145 + HST
See the Maritime Radio Restricted Operators Course Content
NOTE: If possible, students should pick up their textbook at the ABYC office before the firstclass.
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Prerequisite: Introduction to Keelboat Racing: Part I Theory
Note: It is/was available February 21-March 21, 2021.
Dates: : Tuesdays and Thursdays May 11 – 27, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fee: $425 + HST
Instructor: Diane Reid
In this Sail Canada course, you will both learn and refine your racing skills! This two-part program gives you the theoretical component this winter and the hands-on racing in the spring. Whether you are new to racing or just want to hone your racing knowledge, this course is for you. You will receive Sail Canada certification upon completion of both parts of the course, including a written exam.
Students will learn how to:
Notes:
* Part I Theory is/was offered: February 21 – March 21, 2021.
Additional fee will apply.
Dates: Monday, July 5 – Friday, July 9 and/or Monday, July 12 – Friday July 16 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee: $575 + HST
Students may register for one or both weeks.
By the Wednesday of each session, students should inform the instructor of their
interest in completing the following certifications: – Sail Canada
Basic Cruising certificate
Power Vessel Operator’s Permit (Toronto Harbour License) – must be 14
years old Student will be provided with Sail Canada Basic Cruising text (all theory will have been covered in class),
on-the-water testing, and written exams.
Exam Date for Certificates: Friday, August 3, from 6-9pm
Additional fee for materials and certificate costs: $130 + HST to be paid in advance. See form for
details.
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