Ages 6 - 8

This week long camp is for ages 6-8 and will keep them playing games, swimming, sailing, painting, crafting and discovering all that our surroundings have to offer!

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Before and Aftercare available during registration process at an additional charge

Before care: 8:45 - 9

Aftercare: 4 - 5:30

This Discovery camp is aimed at kids aged 6 to 8. These campers will learn the basics of sailing, along with the importance of dock and water safety. This exciting sailing camp gets the kids out on the water this summer where they can explore their surroundings in a safe engaging environment!! 

They will enjoy a variety of sailing dinghies and when the water is still, we will paddle!

The instructor is a Sail Canada certified instructor and will be teaching techniques and skills found in the CANSail curriculum. Please note however, with a greater emphasis on fun and discovery, this course does not earn CANSail Certification. Furthermore, it does serve to teach new skills, improve existing techniques and for many, will be a stepping stone to taking their levels at a later date.

Participants will experience a variety of watercraft with a fleet that includes Hobie Waves, Hobie 16s, Open Skiffs and Opti Prams. 

Of course it depends on what kind of team building activity we’re doing!

Highlights of the week may include sailing or paddling to Britannia beach and possibly discovering a lost steam ship on the way, sunk in 1871!

We also try our best to take kids out on a Keelboat!

This week long camp is for ages 9-12 and will keep them playing games, swimming, sailing, painting, crafting and discovering all that our surroundings have to offer!

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Before and Aftercare available during registration process at an additional charge

Before care: 8:45 - 9

Aftercare: 4 - 5:30

This Adventure camp is aimed at kids aged 9 - 12. These campers will learn the basics of sailing, along with the importance of dock and water safety. This exciting sailing camp gets the kids out on the water this summer where they can explore their surroundings in a safe engaging environment!! 

They will enjoy a variety of sailing dinghies and when the water is still, we paddle!

For all on water activity our Sail Canada certified instructors ensure safety and keep a low child to leader ratio. Teaching techniques found in the CANSail curriculum and skill development happens organically in this environment. 

Please note however, with a greater emphasis on fun and adventure, this course does not earn CANSail Certification. Furthermore, it does serve to teach new skills, improve existing techniques and for many, will be a solid stepping stone to taking their levels at a later date.

Participants will experience a variety of watercraft with a fleet that includes Hobie Waves, Hobie 16s, Open Skiffs and more. We also try our best to introduce kids to sailing a Keelboat!

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Before and Aftercare available during registration process at an additional charge

Before care: 8:45 - 9

Aftercare: 4 - 5:30

This is a basic sailing course for new sailors or those with limited sailing experience. Sailors are introduced to the sport and learn the fundamentals while sailing in Open Skiffs. The course covers the basic elements of sailing theory (parts of the boat, points of sail) and on-water skills in safety, crewing, steering and seamanship. Sailors also learn basic physical literacy through fun activities and sailing games. 

As in all of our camps, the emphasis is on safety, fun and teaching youth sailors to confidently handle a small dinghy.

CANSail 2 - (9-12) age varies depending on when the sailor earns their CANSail 1 level. 

NOTE: CANSail 1 is a prerequisite to this level. 

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Once a sailor has completed and earned their CANSail 1 level they can move onto this course. Sailors are introduced to double handed sailing in our fleet of RS Fevas. This course builds upon the basic elements learned in CANSail 1 but adds the component of working with another crewmate and more advanced sailing skills.

As in all of our camps, the emphasis is on safety, fun and teaching youth sailors to confidently handle a small dinghy.

Get Up To Speed - Beginner sailing for teens

For teens that are looking to learn how to sail!

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Participants in this course are 13+ years of age. This part of our sail training program enables the sailors to work towards earning their CANSail certification, levels 1 & 2.

Sailors are introduced to the sport and learn sailing fundamentals while sailing in our C420s. The course covers the basic elements of sailing theory (parts of the boat, points of sail) and on-water skills in safety, crewing, steering, and seamanship. Sailors also learn basic physical literacy through fun activities and sailing games. 

As with CANSail 1 Program, the emphasis is on fun, safety, and teaching sailors to confidently handle a small dinghy. The difference is that this camp is created for teens.

CANSail 3 - (typically 12 and up) age varies depending on when the sailor earns their CANSail 2 level. 

NOTE: CANSail 2 is a prerequisite to this level. Due to safety concerns we are not able to take new sailors into this course.

In double-handed C420s sailors build on existing skills in all types of conditions and to a higher level of proficiency. Sailors are introduced to concepts such as right of way, reading wind and waves, proper use of sail controls and tactical mark roundings.

Highlights of the program include Wednesday night club race night participation

NOTE This is included with camp registration fees (must sign up in advance)

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There will also be opportunity for your sailor to participate in local regattas at a reduced cost. You'll hear more about this during the summer.

CANSail 3 - (typically 12 and up) age varies depending on when the sailor earns their CANSail 2 level. 

NOTE: CANSail 2 is a prerequisite to this level. Due to safety concerns we are not able to take new sailors into this course.

At this point in your sailing career you are developing advanced skills. The CANSail 3 level is when we introduce a full month of learning. Because of the nature of our sport and the advance skills that are developing we highly recommend participation in this program.

In double-handed C420s sailors build on existing skills in all types of conditions and to a higher level of proficiency. Sailors are introduced to concepts such as right of way, reading wind and waves, proper use of sail controls and tactical mark roundings.

Highlights of the program include Wednesday night club race night participation

NOTE: This is included with camp registration fees (must sign up in advance)

Sign up through the Broad Reach publication (Our Newsletter)

There will also be opportunity for your sailor to participate in local regattas at a reduced cost. You'll hear more about this during the summer.

In this advanced level sailors are part of our Development Team to complete their CANSail 4 skills. This course prepares sailors to become part of our Race Team or work towards joining our Staff Team.

At this point in their sailing career they are introduced to double-handed skills such as spinnaker and trapeze.

This program emphasizes high-performance sailing and basic racing skills. So, whether your goal is to be a highly competent leisure sailor, or an aspiring racer, this course has you covered!

As part of the Development team a C420 will be assigned to you and your partner. This will be your boat for the duration of the session. Washing, maintaining, naming and rigging your boat is you and your partner's responsibility.

A coach will always be available to assist and give guidance accordingly.

This is your chance to know what owning your own boat is like.

Due to the more advanced nature of this program, a four-week is strongly recommended. However, we also understand family schedules and restraints. Because of this we are offering a few spots in a two week timeframe.

There will also be opportunity to attend a local regatta, an excellent way to put your new skills to the test!

In this advanced level sailors are part of our Development Team to complete their CANSail 4 skills. This course prepares sailors to become part of our Race Team or work towards joining our Staff Team.

At this point in their sailing career they are introduced to double-handed skills such as spinnaker and trapeze.

This program emphasizes high-performance sailing and basic racing skills. So, whether your goal is to be a highly competent leisure sailor, or an aspiring racer, this course has you covered!

As part of the Development team a C420 will be assigned to you and your partner. This will be your boat for the duration of the session. Washing, maintaining, naming and rigging your boat is you and your partner's responsibility.

A coach will always be available to assist and give guidance accordingly.

This is your chance to know what owning your own boat is like.

Due to the more advanced nature of this program, a four-week commitment is required. There will also be opportunity to attend a local regatta, an excellent way to put your new skills to the test!

Sailing in NSC's best C420 dinghies, the racers will be exposed to higher-level boat handling skills through on-water drills and on-shore coaching sessions while attending various regattas. Each team member is generally working on their CANSail 5 or 6 certification.

Centered on a training camp atmosphere, sailors will refine advanced sailing skills and learn racing rules, tactics, strategy, and regatta preparation. The racers will also be working towards the internationally recognized CANsail certification, Level 5 and 6.

As part of a well rounded program, we also give all our team opportunities to volunteer in different roles throughout the season.

Some of these roles include:

Companion Sailor in our AbleSail program.

Leading games in Adventure Camp

Extra work projects

Assist on the water for club racing

Racers are expected to commit to the full program comprising the Spring training (dates and times will be determined by your coach) as your able along with the core 8 weeks of summer.

Coaching fees, food, lodging, gas for regattas* are not included. More explanation below as these expenses will be split between all participants who attend.

The coaches with the team determine what Regattas we will attend. An estimated cost per regatta will be available and purchase can be made at the STC office.

Sign-up fees for regatta host clubs are the responsibility of the sailors.

Note:

-This program requires several weekends of travel and demands a high level of commitment from both sailors and their parents.

-Parents are responsible for chaperoning their youth and for transportation of their boat and equipment. Club trailers will be available. Towing costs are shared equally by team members attending the event.

-Regatta fees and travel expenses (transportation, lodging, and food) are not covered in the program fee.

-Prices below are per person (not per boat)

-sailors do NOT need their own boat. They sail using NSC hulls/sails

-For optimal regatta performance, team members could consider purchasing their own race sails. NSC will consider buying back these sails at years end - to discuss, please contact sailing@nsc.ca