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COMOX DINGHY SAILING SCHOOL 2011
Youth and adults can learn to sail Laser and 420 dinghies in Comox Harbour's sheltered waters. This easy-to-learn Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) 'White Sail' program emphasizes on-the-water sailing practice and classroom theory. An experienced CYA-certified instructor teaches sailing in two-person 420's and one-person Laser dinghy sailboats. CYA curriculum handbooks will be provided. CYA certificates will be awarded to students completing these 'White Sail' Level 1, 2, and 3 courses. Again in 2011 we are offering CYA Bronze Level IV. WS III is a prerequisite for Bronze IV. Anyone who is relatively fit, agile and who enjoys being on the water can learn to sail dinghies. It's a sport enjoyed by sailors of all ages, from youth to seniors. Sponsored by the Comox Bay Sailing Club, the Comox Valley Yacht Club, and the Courtenay Recreation Commission.
YOUTH OPTI SAILING PROGRAM (6-12 years)
Sailors will be sailing in the world-renowned Optimist sailing dinghy, “The world’s youth sailing boat.” Sailors will learn the basics of sailing and water safety. They will get the chance to control the main sail, steer the boat, sail with partners, and some will sail solo!
Monday to Friday
July 18-22
Or
July 25-29
Or
August 8-12
9:00am-3:30pm
Meet at Comox Bay Sailing Club at Comox Marina across from the boat launch
$ 250 /5 sessions
Learn to sail Mid week Spring Courses:
Successful sailors
will earn Canadian Yachting
Association White Sail 1
and White Sail 2. Almost all
instruction will be taught on
the water, in pairs, in the schools C420, Laser, or FJ
sailboats. By the end of the
program you wil be able to
sail safely around Comox
Harbour, with minimal supervision.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
April 26 - May 12
or
May 17 - June 2
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Meet at Comox Marina
$180/6 Sessions
Adult Sailing:
Sail and earn your Canadian
Yachting Association White
Sail 3. Almost all instruction
will be done on the water.
Develop the confidence and
competence to take a boat,
then sail in moderate winds,
and return the boat to the
dock in the same condition
or better.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 7 -30
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Meet at Comox Marina
$240/8 Sessions
YOUTH LEARN TO SAIL (12-18 years)
Sailors will work towards Canadian Yachting Association White Sail I, II, and/or III. Sailors can be new to sailing or come with prior sailing experience. Almost all instruction will be taught on the water in Club 420, Laser, or Flying Junior sailboats. By the end of the program you will be able to sail safely with confidence around Comox Harbour with minimal supervision.
Monday to Friday
July 25-29
And/Or
August 8-12
9:00am-3:30pm
Meet at Comox Bay Sailing Club at Comox Marina across from the boat launch
$250/5 sessions
ADVANCED SAILING (pre-req White Sail 3)
Sailors will work towards Canadian Yachting Association Bronze Sail lV and V. CYA White Sail III, or equivalent is a prerequisite. Sailors will build upon their prior sailing knowledge to become proficient at sailing their boats with maximum speed in all wind conditions. Sailors are introduced to advanced sailing techniques including sail trim, boat tuning, sailing backwards, sailing without a rudder, boat maintenance, trapezing, and spinnakers.
Monday to Friday
July 4-8
9:00am-3:30pm
Meet at Comox Bay Sailing Club at Comox Marina across from the boat launch
$295/5 sessions
ADULT LEARN TO SAIL (18+)
Successful sailors will earn Canadian Yachting Association White Sail III. This level means a sailor will be confident and competent to take a boat out on their own and safely return it to the dock. Almost all instruction will be taught on the water in C420, Laser, or Flying Junior sailboats. By the end of the program you will be able to sail safely around Comox Harbour without a coach in your very own boat, or as a club member (ask your coach for details.)
Monday to Friday
July 11-15
9:00am-3:30pm
Meet at Comox Bay Sailing Club at Comox Marina across from the boat launch
$250/5 sessions