Youth Sailing Programs
The RNSYS has the top Sail Training Programs in the Maritimes! Following the CANSail Program with certified instructors, our programs teach sailing skills in a safe, fun-filled and active environment.
Sailing FAQ’s
Youth classes run Monday to Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm and students are supervised throughout the day
Sailors must provide approved PFD
Lunch programs are available for purchase
Priority registration is given to RNSYS Senior members
Did you know we offer a pick-up and drop-off tender service, pick-up and return to Jubilee or Oakland Road Docks. See below for registration!
All registrants aged 14 and over are subject to HST
Participants do not need to be members or children of members to register for our programs!
General inquiries can be answered at sailnow@rnsys.com
2024 Racing Programs
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Wet Feet
Age: 5 to 7 years
Duration: 1 week
Cost: Senior Members $370 | Non-Members $430
Prerequisites: None
This program introduces young children to sailing, swimming,
and water safety in a fun, activity-oriented environment.
Participants will become confident around boats of all sizes
while learning about the water around them. The Sail Canada
Wet Feet program and Red Cross Preschool and Swim Kids
programs will be used.
Course Dates: (Monday-Friday)
June 24-28
July 1-5
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
July 29-August 2
August 5-9
August 12-16
August 19-23
August 26-30
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Optimist (Opti) 1
Age: 7 to 12 years and less than 115 lbs.
Duration: 2 weeks
Cost: Senior Members $590 | Non-Members $695
Prerequisites: None
This program is an introduction to Optimist sailing. Sailors
will learn basic boat handling skills, knots and theory
through sailing oriented activities. The CANSail Optimist 1
and 2 curriculums will be used in this program. New
participants will now be able to work towards the Red Cross
Swim Kids program.
Course Dates - Monday-Friday
Session A July 1-12
Session B July 15-26
Session C July 29-August 9
Session D August 12-23
Session E August 26-30 (Cost is 50% of 2 Week Session)
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Optimist (Opti) 2
Age: Up to 15 years less than 115 lbs
Duration: 2 weeks
Cost: Senior Members $590 | Non-Members $695
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of the CANSail 1 Level
For sailors who have prior Optimist experience, this program is
designed for sailors to become confident sailing
independently. An emphasis will be on developing more
advanced boat handling skills and theory through on-water
activities. CANSail levels will be accredited where appropriate.
Course Dates - Monday-Friday
Session A July 1-12
Session B July 15-26
Session C July 29-August 9
Session D August 12-23
Session E August 26-30 (Cost is 50% of 2 Week Session)
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Intermediate Single-Handed
Age: 12 to 18 years more than 115 lbs
Duration: 2 weeks
Cost: Senior Members $590 | Non-Members $695
Prerequisites: Optimist 2
All registrants aged 14 and over are subject for HST.
For sailors with previous Single-Handed or Double-Handed
sailing experience, this course focuses on advanced boat
handling techniques and theory. Laser 4.7, Radial, and Full Rig
are available. Sailors will also learn about racing rules, tactics,
sportsmanship and teamwork. CANSail level will be accredited
where appropriate. Sailors are strongly encouraged to
participate in several club and local regattas. Please contact the
Coordinator of Sail Training for regatta details.
Course Dates - Monday-Friday
Session A July 1-12
Session B July 15-26
Session C July 29-August 9
Session D August 12-23
Session E August 26-30 (Cost is 50% of 2 Week Session)
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Intermediate Double-Handed
Age: 12 to 18 years
Duration: 2 weeks
Cost: Senior Members $590 | Non-Members $695
Prerequisites: Optimist 2
All registrants aged 14 and over are subject for HST.
For sailors who are interested in sailing faster, this program
introduces elements of Double-Handed sailing in Club 420, while
refining boat handling skills and theory. Sailors will learn about
racing rules, tactics, trapeze, spinnaker, and teamwork. Sailors
will also learn about important seamanship skills such as boat
and sail care and line manipulation. Sailors will have the
opportunity to participate in several club and local regattas.
Please contact the Coordinator of Sail Training for regatta details.
Course Dates - Monday-Friday
Session A July 1-12
Session B July 15-26
Session C July 29-August 9
Session D August 12-23
Session E August 26-30 (Cost is 50% of 2 Week Session)
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Introduction to Keelboat Sailing
Age: 14 to 18 years
Duration: 1 week
Cost: Senior Members $390 | Non-Members $450
Prerequisites: Optimist 3 or Single Handed or Double Handed
For sailors who are interested in learning how to sail
keelboats, this program introduces elements of bigger boat
sailing in J22s, while refining boat handling skills and theory.
Sailors will learn advanced skills for sailing keelboats,
practice extensively on the club's J22s, and have the
opportunity to participate in a club Wednesday night race as a
part of the course (with instructor supervision). This course is
designed to help develop skills of sailors and show them the
variety of pathways available to them in sailing through
keelboating.
Course Dates- Monday-Friday
Session 1: July 8-12
Session 2: July 22-26
Session 3: August 5-9
Session 4: August 19-23