Wet Feet (7year olds) is intended as an introduction to the sport of sailing. This course is an outdoor play environment with a classroom component. The objective of the program is for sailors to be able to steer in a straight line, set basic sail trim on the points of sail, and be able to identify the parts of the boat. Sailors will spend 2 to 4 hours a day on the water (weather dependent of course), the remainder of the day will be enjoyed on SUPs exploring the creek, playing ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, soccer or going to the park.

Opti CANSail 1 & 2 (8-10yo) are introductory levels that introduce students to the basic skills of sailing including; safety, seamanship and boat handling. On land, sailors learn basic elements of sail theory, basic navigation and boating regulations. On-the-water training focuses on boat safety and boat handling skills. The activities within each level focus on fun, building individual skills and confidence. Students registered for this course will be sailing club Optimist sailboats. Sailors will spend 2 to 4 hours a day on the water, weather dependent of course, the remainder of the day will be enjoyed on SUPs exploring the creek, playing ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, soccer or going to the park.

CANSail 1 & 2 ( ages 11-14) are introductory levels that introduce students to the basic skills of sailing including ; safety, seamanship and boat handling. On land, sailors learn basic elements of sail theory, basic navigation and boating regulations. On-the-water training focuses on boat safety and boat handling skills. The activities within each level focus on fun, building individual skills and confidence. Students registered for this course will be sailing  C420s. Courses are offered in 1 week increments however it is recommended sailors register for 2 weeks to achieve their CanSail level.   Sailors will spend 2 to 4 hours a day on the water (weather dependent of course),  the remainder of the day will be enjoyed on SUPs exploring the creek, playing ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, soccer or going to the park.

C420 CANSail 3 & 4 (12-17yo) is a course for sailors who have their CANSail 2 certificate. Participants sail double handed (in pairs) and build on CANSail 1 & 2 skills and learn much more complex theory and boat handling skills. Although this course is offered in a 2 week session, it is highly recommended that students enroll for a minimum of 4 weeks to allow sufficient time to develop the complex skills needed to pass the intermediate levels. After completion, CANSail 3 & 4 sailors will be comfortable in a wide range of weather conditions. Dependant on weather and skill of participants, the CAN Sail Chutes and Wires program, which teaches trapeze and spinnaker skills will be introduced to the sailors. 

Sailors could have the opportunity to attend a local regatta. Parents of regatta participants are responsible for regatta registration, carpooling with trailers and onsite supervision. Registrants for this course will be sailing our Club 420

This course is for those students who have a competitive edge or just want to test their knowledge against other friends in the racing community.     At this level, students learn the racing rules, signals, race management and basic racing tactics.   Students will sail a BHYC Laser with either the: full rig, radial rig or the smaller 4.7 rig.   This course is offered in 2 week increments but 4 weeks is recommended.  This course is a Monday to Friday course, no weekend regattas will be attended.

The BHYC Racing program is for those students who have a competitive edge or just want to test their knowledge against other friends in the racing community. At this level, students learn the racing rules, signals, race management and basic racing tactics. Racing season begins early June with pre-season training and runs until Fall. Racers must own their own Boat, BHYC does not provide boats for the race team.

BHYC Racing offers three options:

BHYC Racing offers Two options:

OPTI Racing (CANSail 3-6) The goal of this program is for students who want to enhance their racing skills at a young age. For those students who have completed CanSail 2 or are in CANSail levels 3-6.

Single Handed Racing - Laser/Radial (CANSail 5&6)  Similar to Opti Racing except more advanced racing skills are learned while competing in tougher competition.  Students must have their CanSail 4 to participate.

Upon registration, participants will be required to sign a waiver accepting responsibility for damages, injuries and liabilities relating to these. The Bronte Harbour Yacht Club is not liable for these and other circumstances leading to injury. A photo release waiver will also be required to sign accepting or not accepting pictures/videos of your children to be used for promotional purposes at Bronte Harbour Yacht Club.

Drop off in the morning 9:00am, Pick up in afternoon 4:00pm

Before and after care is available from 8-9am and 4-5pm