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This program provides newcomers with a taste of what cruising under sail is all about. It is an opportunity to experience first hand what sailing is about without committing to a full Learn to Cruise Program. The program can be shared as a couple, or a group. You and your friends or associates will spend the day cruising aboard a sailing yacht with the opportunity to experience many aspects of operating the vessel.
Your Sail Canada certified instructors are veteran sailors with extensive and varied experience. You will be able to draw on their knowledge and experience to gain insight into cruising, boat selection, boat operation, chartering, and provisioning. The educational components of the program will include basic terminology, the language of sailing, readying the vessel, and getting under way, basic sailing both as helmsman and crew.
The Basic Cruising Course is designed for the prospective cruising sailor who has minimal or no sailing knowledge or experience. The student is taught the necessary skills to safely sail local waters in moderate winds and sea conditions during daylight hours. The student will learn to perform the duties of both skipper and crew of a 25-29 foot sailing vessel. This course is being offered in two different options:
1) The first options is comprised of the student attending classroom lectures covering the ashore knowledge element of the program. This is accomplished over an eight session period, generally held in the off-season (winter or early spring), and followed by three full days on the water during the sailing season.
2) The second format is 5 full days at a Harbour where the theory and practical components of the course are delivered in a combined format.
Course Instructor: Wolfe Smythe. This course is offered on-line for nine Tuesdays, from 6 - 9 pm. Instructor to email you course delivery details. Course fee includes course material and a Sail Canada/Manitoba membership.
Course Instructor: George Bush. This course is offered for nine Thursdays, from 6 - 9 pm, at the Sport for Life Centre at 145 Pacific Ave., Room TBD Course fee includes course material and a Sail Canada/Sail Manitoba membership
Course Instructor: TBD. This course is offered two weekends: April 17 and 18, and April 24 and 25. at the Sport for Life Centre 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Course fee includes course material and a Sail Canada/Sail Manitoba membership
Once you have successfully completed Basic Cruising Theory, you can now move to on the water!
Course Instructor: Wolfe Symthe. Dates: June 5, 6, 13 To be held at Gimli Yacht Club
Course fee includes course material and a Sail Canada/Sail Manitoba membership
Course Instructor: Wolfe Symthe. Dates: June 26, 27, and July 3 To be held at Gimli Yacht Club
Course fee includes course material and a Sail Canada/Sail Manitoba membership
Course Instructor: Wolfe Symthe. Dates: July 24, 25, 31 To be held at Gimli Yacht Club
Course fee includes course material and a Sail Canada/Sail Manitoba membership
Course Instructor: Wolfe Symthe. Dates: August 7, 8, and August 14 To be held at Gimli Yacht Club
Course fee includes course material and a Sail Canada/Sail Manitoba membership
The Basic Cruising Course is designed for the prospective cruising sailor who has minimal or no sailing knowledge or experience. The student is taught the necessary skills to safely sail local waters in moderate winds and sea conditions during daylight hours. The student will learn to perform the duties of both skipper and crew of a 25-29 foot sailing vessel. This course is both in class and on water.
Course Instructor: Wolfe Symthe. This course is a five full day course and it is held at the Gimli Yacht Club.
Course fee includes course material and a Sail Canada/Sail Manitoba membership
Course Instructor: Wolfe Symthe. This course is a five full day course and it is held at the Gimli Yacht Club.
Course fee includes course material and a Sail Canada/Sail Manitoba membership
Course Instructor: Wolfe Symthe. This course is a five full day course and it is held at the Gimli Yacht Club.
Course fee includes course material and a Sail Canada/Sail Manitoba membership
Course Instructor: Wolfe Symthe. This course is a five full day course and it is held at the Gimli Yacht Club.
Course fee includes course material and a Sail Canada/Sail Manitoba membership
email: sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
phone: 204-925-5647
This program provides newcomers with a taste of what cruising under sail is all about. It is an opportunity to experience first hand what sailing is about without committing to a full Learn to Cruise Program. The program can be shared as a couple, or a group. You and your friends or associates will spend the day cruising aboard a sailing yacht with the opportunity to experience many aspects of operating the vessel.
Your Sail Canada certified instructors are veteran sailors with extensive and varied experience. You will be able to draw on their knowledge and experience to gain insight into cruising, boat selection, boat operation, chartering, and provisioning. The educational components of the program will include basic terminology, the language of sailing, readying the vessel, and getting under way, basic sailing both as helmsman and crew.