This year, BYC will be continuing to offer its popular Optimist, White Sail I, II, III and Bronze IV and V courses.

The Program:

The Junior Squadron sailing program is designed to teach the safe and proper handling of a small sailboat.Juniors are taught the theory and techniques as outlined by the Canadian Yachting Association (C.Y.A.) with as much practice time on the water as possible, weather permitting. While on the water, the juniors will be supervised by our C.Y.A approved instructors, from power rescue boats. The students will be taught and tested on the C.Y.A “learn to sail” standards starting with white sail 1 through to Bronze level V. Once the fundamentals have been mastered, the more advanced students will be introduced to small boat racing.

Available Courses:

Optimist program: Novices age 8 to 10

This course is a 9:00 am to 4:00pm, 2 week sessions.

The OPTIMIST program will be conducted by BYC at BYC.

Schedule: Two-week sessions, 9am- 4pm

Session 1 - Monday, June 25th to Friday, July 6th
Session 2 - Monday, July 9th to Friday, July 20th  
Session 3 - Monday, July 23rd  to Friday, August 3rd
Session 4 - Monday, August 6th to Friday, August 17th                                  

Cost: $370.00 / two week session

Click here for Junior Squadron application form 2012(pdf)

White sail levels I, II and III: Beginners, ages 10 – 17yrs

This course is Monday to Friday, for the duration of 4 weeks. Students will sail our club Squadron 13’s. Each student must be able to swim 50 yards while wearing a shirt, long trousers, running shoes and an approved life jacket.

Schedule: Four-week sessions, Monday to Friday

• Session 1 – Monday, June 25th to Friday, July 20th 
• Session 2 - Monday, July 23rd to Friday, August 17th

Cost: $640.00 / four week session

Click here for Junior Squadron details and application form 2012

Bronze level IV and V: Intermediates, ages 10 – 17yrs

This course is Monday to Friday, 4 week session. Students will sail our club 420’s. Each student must be able to swim 50 yards while wearing a shirt, long trousers, running shoes and an approved life jacket.

Schedule: Four-week sessions, Monday to Friday

• Session 1 – Monday, June 25th to Friday, July 20th 
• Session 2 - Monday, July 23rd to Friday, August 17th

Cost: $640.00 / four week session

Click here for Junior Squadron details and application form 2012

For more information on our learn to sail programs, please contact our Club Office.