Discover Sailing - $100

No previous sailing experience required! Discover sailing at RPSA! This group sailing lesson is perfect for individuals ages 18+ who would like to see what sailing is all about.

Participants will learn basic sailing terminology, as well as some introductory helm skills including steering and adjusting sails. Lessons will be run using C420 dinghies; 2-person training dinghies which are designed for developing and refining beginner sailing skills.

Schedule:

• Saturday June 14th (1pm-5pm) SOLD OUT
• Sunday July 20th (1pm-5pm) 

Salty Sisters - $700

No previous sailing experience required! This program is designed for female-identifying adults ages 18 and up with little or no sailing experience. Participants learn to sail using the C420 dinghy. Sailors who successfully complete the program receive Sail Canada’s CANSail 1 and 2 certifications which are requirments for membership at RPSA. 

Topics to be covered include knots, points of sail, capsizing, basic helm skills, terminology and much more. With lots of on-the-water practice this course is an exceptional introduction to the sport of sailing.

Schedule:

• Saturdays: July 12- August 16 from (1:00pm-5:00pm)

CANSail Basic - $700

No previous sailing experience required! This program is designed for adults ages 18 and up with little or no sailing experience. Participants learn to sail using the C420 dinghy. Sailors who successfully complete the program receive Sail Canada’s CANSail 1 and 2 certification, which is required for club dinghy membership and boat usage.

Topics to be covered include knots, points of sail, capsizing, basic helm skills, terminology and much more. With lots of on-the-water practice this course is an exceptional introduction to the sport of sailing.

Schedule:

• Saturday: May 24-June 28 (1:00pm-5:00pm)   SOLD OUT
• Monday/Wednesday: June 2-25 (5:00pm-8:00pm)
• Monday/Wednesday: July 7-30 (5:00pm-8:00pm)

CANSail Advanced - $750

This program is for indviduals who have already been certified to a CANSail 2 level and want to take their sailing to the next level with CANSail Advanced, a CANSail 3/4 program taught in C420s. This course is perfect for sailors ready to refine their boat handling, advanced sail trim, and race strategy while working towards CANSail 3 and 4 certifications.

Whether you’re enhancing your skills or preparing for racing, this is the ideal platform for developing confidence in fast sailing!

Schedule:

• Saturdays: September 6-October 18 (no session on thanksgiving) from 1pm-5pm

What to bring

• Closed toed shoes that can get wet are mandatory (no sandals or flip-flops)
• Appropriate, layered clothing for the weather
• Change of clothes and towel
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• PFD

Programs will run out of the Old Mill Boathouse, 2715 Esplanade St. Port Moody BC. V3H 3P4

Refund Policy

2+ weeks prior to course start date: 80% Refund

Within 2 weeks of course start date: 50% Refund