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This is one of the entry level Standards in the series of Sail Canada Standards on sailing keelboats and on cruising. It develops the student’s ability to take command of and operate (with assistance of competent crew) an auxiliary powered sailing vessel, by day, in light to moderate conditions. Basic boating skills are developed under sail and power with a focus on operation of the vessel as both crew and skipper. Individuals with minimal practical on water experience should consider completing the Start Keelboat Sailing Standard before attempting for this training
The program may be offered in a day sailing or live aboard format. It is envisioned that the day sailing format will be taught in not less than 28 hours of which at least 18 hours should be devoted to practical sessions on water. In a live-aboard format program leading to this Standard may be offered over a period of 4 or more days. A challenge of the standard may be accomplished in a minimum of 4 hours afloat plus completion of the written examination.
The objective is to be able to cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sloop rigged keelboat of 6 to 10 meters with an outboard or inboard motor in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. The focus of this standard is on the development of basic sailing and seamanship skills as well the knowledge needed to make the decisions expected of a skipper.
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Monday to Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Monday to Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Looking to build your skills, own a sailboat or charter for a sailing vacation? This Intermediate Cruising course will help get your there! Taught on a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40, the objective of this 5 day, 4 night live aboard course is to allow you to build your knowledge and skills to be able to cruise safely as both skipper and crew of a sailing yacht of 9 – 12 metres, sloop rigged with an inboard engine, in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. The standard emphasizes on-the-water skills at a level acceptable for extended cruises and inland waters for bareboat chartering.
Intermediate Cruising Theory must be completed prior to start of course. Options include in-class sessions April 8 - 24, 2025 at Port Credit Yacht Club or self study at Learn to Cruise Online – Sail, Power, Navigation.
Pre-requisites for Intermediate Cruising certification:
50% deposit required upon registration. Remaining 50% is charged automatically 28 days before course start date.
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*Price based on double occupancy and includes course and materials. Does not include provisioning, refuelling, meals ashore, transportation to/from start or finish location, or any hotel stays before or after the course.
Western Lake Ontario
Western Lake Ontario
WOMEN ONLY WEEK - Port Credit Yacht Club to the 1000 Islands
1000 Islands to Port Credit Yacht Club
A Bareboat Charter Master is someone who knows their stuff inside and out. To lead your friends and family on coastal waters sailing vacations, you need mastery of knowledge, skills and systems. Our Bareboat Charter Master sailing certification requires meaningful experience, comprehensive online course work, on-the-water training and a demonstration of your practical sailing skills.
This 5 day/4 night live-aboard course is for those sailors who have taken or can demonstrate basic skipper level sailing skills. Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sailing yacht of 30-40 feet, sloop rigged with an inboard engine, in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. This standard emphasizes on-the-water skills at a level acceptable for bare boat chartering or extended cruises in coastal waters.
Prerequisites include:
Already have all the experience and want your skills assessed? Check out our Bareboat Charter Master and SLC Challenge option.
50% deposit required upon registration. Remaining 50% is charged automatically 28 days before course start date.
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*Price based on double occupancy. Does not include provisioning, refuelling, meals ashore, transportation to/from start or finish location, or any hotel stays before or after the course.
Western Lake Ontario
Western Lake Ontario
Women Only - PCYC to the 1000 Islands
1000 Islands to PCYC
Perfect for the seasoned sailor who has learned the ropes but hasn't had the opportunity to take any certification courses.
If you've always wanted to charter a sailboat in the Mediterranean, this is for you! This practical assessment of your skills takes place on your boat or ours over 6 hours in one day.
Using NauticEd's world-class online theory program you will complete your knowledge base and prepare yourself to complete your on-water practical assessment with the goal of becoming certified. Recognized by charter companies around the world, NauticEd's SLC is a fantastic alternative to the ICC without requiring you to start courses from scratch in the classroom.
Prerequisite include having logged a minimum of 50 days of sailing/boating, 25 of which must be as master of the vessel and the NauticEd Bareboat Charter Master and SLC online theory and exams to be successfully completed prior to your practical assessment. Need to practice? You can book an additional day of training to make sure you're prepared for success!
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SLC 6 hour assessment
SLC 6 hour assessment
SLC 6 hour assessment
SLC 6 hour assessment
SLC 6 hour assessment
SLC 6 hour assessment
SLC 6 hour assessment
SLC 6 hour assessment
SLC 6 hour assessment
email: learn@sailingstrong.com
phone: 416-568-0608
Build your boating confidence with our sailing certification and private coaching programs.