The Beaconsfield Yacht Club is very pleased to announce the continuation of its adult learn to sail keelboat program as part of our summer sailing school schedule.

This program has been designed for those people who are relatively new to the sport of sailing. The course objectives of this 19 hour program are to allow participants to enjoy sailing and to help them feel comfortable and safe on the 8 meter sailboat.

This program will provide students with a very wide range of practical, on the water sailing experiences. You will learn the basics of boat handling under power and sail. We will guide you through docking manoeuvres in and out of a dock, sail handling, points of sail and boat handling under sail. Rules of the road, boat terminology, and safety at sea will also be components of this wonderful learning experience.

The course will begin on Friday evening with at the dock instructions, to be followed by Saturday and Sunday sessions on the water.

Upon completion of the course you will receive a coupon valued at $50.00, which may be applied to associate or senior membership fees at BYC.

Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00

Boxed lunches will be required Saturday and Sunday.

Clothing and Safety Gear:

Students must wear soft soled shoes and bring their own life jacket or personal flotation device (P.F.D.) of a type approved by the department of Transport (D.O.T.) or the ministry of Transport (M.O.T.). Water ski jackets safety belts and/or air cell jackets are not permitted. Students will not be allowed on the water if the life jacket does not meet the approval of the club manager.

Please call the BYC office for more information.