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CBYC Sailing School-2008Learn to Cruise Courses |
The course covers an introduction of both theory and practice of sailing a keelboat. No prior knowledge of sailing or boating is required. The course leads to the Canadian Yachting Association Basic Cruising Standard (Day Skipper Sail), an internationally recognized qualification.
On successful completion you will know the terminology and be able to safely sail, motor,dock and anchor a keelboat in moderate conditions by day in waters that you know . This standard is in two parts, an afloat section where practical skills are developed and a theory portion that is tested in a one and a quarter hour written closed book exam at the end of the course. The afloat skills portion involves over 30 hours on the water acting as both skipper and crew and the balance of the course will involve teaching the necessary information to cover the ashore portion and test.
All the information in the written exam is covered in the book “Basic Cruising Skills” which is included the course fees and will be sent out to you before the course. A number of other pamphlets and cards will be included which give supporting information for the course. General information on the learn to Cruise standards can be found on the CYA site. On successful completion of the course the student will be provided with a CYA international Cruising log book and registered with the Ontario Sailing Association to receive a student number and seal for the logbook.(included in the fees)
The course also covers the Pleasure Craft Operators Card which is also included in the fees.
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The live aboard runs for a total of six days (and five evenings) starting on Sunday at noon and finishing on Friday afternoon At least 4 nights are spent out at anchorage or another marina. The group sleeps on board the boat. This format provides more time for instruction and practice as well as more exposure to the experience of cruising than day courses. It is recommended for those who are seriously thinking of taking up cruising or chartering or who want to experience a cruise and learn vacation. At least 4 nights are spent out at anchorage or another marina (see a typical Agenda). Class sizes are 3 individual students or 2 couples with one instructor.
The courses are held in Kingston Ontario and start and finish at Collins Bay Marina There is ample free car parking for the duration of the courses and the Marina is well equipped with washrooms and showers.
The Intermediate course is intended for more experienced sailors who have completed the Basic Cruising Standard and have practiced basic sailing skills. (If you have experience but have not completed the Basic Cruising Standard please contact Phil for more information). The course leads to the Canadian Yachting Association Intermediate Standard, an internationally recognized qualification and the recommended minimum standard for bare-boat chartering.
This standard is in two parts, an afloat section where practical skills are improved and a theory portion that is tested in a 2 hour written closed book exam at the end of the course. The practical course covers boat handling under sail, (including spinnaker sailing), sail trim, navigation, short handed recovery of a crew overboard, mooring and more types of docking. The course which is taught in a live aboard format will involve coaching and improving sailing skills and discussing the necessary topics to cover the ashore portion and test.
The course fee includes reprints of a number of articles, various pamphlets and the American Sailing Association guide book to coastal cruising and bareboat chartering, "Cruising Fundamentals".
On successful completion the student will be provided with a seal for their CYA logbook.
Course FormatThe live aboard runs for a total of six days (and five evenings) starting on Sunday at noon and finishing on Friday afternoon At least 4 nights are spent out at anchorage or another marina. Class sizes are 3 individual students or 2 couples with one instructor. Courses are held in Kingston Ontario and start and finish at Collins Bay Marina. Courses are held in July through September. There is ample free car parking for the duration of the courses.
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Interior of main cabin looking forward, V berth and setee on starboard side which opens to a double berth |
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Navigation Station |
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At the Dock |
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What you will need:
A $225 deposit (by cash or cheque payable to Wavelength )is required to reserve your place on the
course. The balance is due (cash or cheque) 21 days prior to the start of the course.
If the written exam is failed it can be re-taken at no extra charge a minimum of 14 days after the first exam was taken.
Every effort will be made to develop practical skills to the necessary level. Rarely, this may prove impossible,
in which case additional coaching can be provided after the course at extra cost.
Details-(the fine print!)
In the event the course is cancelled by us prior to the start and if an alternative date cannot be mutually arranged) any deposits are refundable in full
(less cost of precourse package- $50 if it is not returned in good condition) and if during the course jointly agreed make-up dates will be
arranged.
If the student cancels every effort will be made to replace them on the course but if this is not possible then payments are non-refundable.
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