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Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club has the city’s best learn-to-sail programs for ages 6 to 17. Summer camps run Monday-to-Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm through July and August, with an early drop-off (starting at 7:30 am) and late pick-up (until 6 pm) option. TS&CC also offers an optional hot lunch program to campers, which includes vegetarian selections.

Summer camp is held in one, two, and four-week sessions (see below for details). Every instructor is trained and certified by national authorities in boat safety and first aid, and is ready to provide a safe, fun-filled experience for sailors of different ages and abilities.

The TS&CC sailing school curriculum is based on Sail Canada standards. Students can earn nationally recognized certificates by demonstrating skills learned in the program. No previous sailing experience is required to enroll in WetFeet or CANSail 1. After CANSail 1, students must have completed the previous level in order to advance to the next one.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or email programs@tscc.net.

Summer Programs

WetFeet

WetFeet is for children aged 6 to 8 who have no previous sailing experience. Instructors introduce them to sailing in a fun and safe environment in TS&CC’s protected harbour. In child-friendly sailing dinghies called Optimists, WetFeet sailors start out two-to-a-boat, and later work up to sailing a boat themselves. WetFeet builds friendships, confidence, and self-esteem as it focuses on getting children comfortable in sailboats.

Single week: $360.00 ($288.00 in holiday-shortened sessions)
Optional lunch program: $75 ($60 in holiday-shortened sessions)

Week 1: June 30 - July 4

Week 2: July 7 - July 11

Week 3: July 14 - July 18

Week 4: July 21 - July 25

Week 5: July 28 - August 1

Week 6: August 5 - August 8 (No class Aug 4 Holiday)

Week 7: August 11 - August 15

Week 8: August 18 - August 22

Wetfeet Program (Single Week Sessions)

Click the link below and select "Youth One Week Programs" from the list.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or email programs@tscc.net.

CANSail 1-4 (two-week sessions)

CANSail 1

CANSail 1 is offered in two-week sessions, and is designed for youth ages 9 to 17. Students sail TK dinghies. No prior sailing experience is required.

Two-week program: $720.00 ($648.00 in holiday-shortened sessions)

Two-week optional lunch: $150 ($135 in holiday-shortened sessions)

CANSail 2

CANSail 2 is offered in two-week sessions and is designed for youth ages 9 to 17. Students sail club 420 dinghies, a dynamic and exciting boat. CANSail 1 is required.

Two-week program: $720.00 ($648.00 in holiday-shortened sessions)

Two-week optional lunch: $150 ($135 in holiday-shortened sessions)

CANSail 3/4

CANSail 3 and 4 are offered in two-week sessions for youth ages 9 to 17. Although they sail as one group, the two levels are independent. Both CANSail 3 and 4 often take two sessions to complete. The students will sail club 420 dinghies, and focus on their boat-handling skills. They will also travel to a local regatta to get a taste of sailboat racing.

Two-week program: $720.00 ($648.00 in holiday-shortened sessions)

Two-week optional lunch: $150 (or $135 in holiday-shortened sessions)

Opti Race Team (CANSail 2-5)

The Opti Race Team is offered in two-week and one-month sessions (one-month sessions are preferred) for youth ages 9 to 15. The students sail single-handed club Optimist dinghies, with a focus on boat speed and racing strategy. Optimist sailboats are optimal for students weighing 110 pounds or lighter, and are a great way to start learning racing skills if the student is too light for 420 or laser dinghies. The team has a maximum of five students, allowing for more in-depth coaching. Parents may be asked to help provide transportation for athletes and boats to-and-from local regattas. Regatta expenses are not included in the program fee.

Two-week program: $725.00 (or $652.50 in holiday-shortened sessions)

Two-week optional lunch: $150 ($135 in holiday-shortened sessions)

CANSail 1-4 and Opti Race Program Schedule (Two Week Sessions)

Session 1 - June 30 - July 11

Session 2 - July 14 - July 25

Session 3 - July 28 - August 8 (No Class Aug 4th Holiday)

Session 4 - August 11 - August 22

Click the link below and select "Youth Two Week Programs" from the list.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or email programs@tscc.net.

Race Team

420 Race Team (CANSail 5/6)

CANSail 5 and 6 courses are offered in one-month sessions and are designed for youth ages 9 to 17. Although CANSail 5/6 students will sail as one group, the levels are independent. Both CANSail 5 and 6 require at least one full session to complete, but generally take two sessions. The students will sail club 420 dinghies, with a focus on boat speed and racing strategy.

They will travel to local regattas to demonstrate their skills in a competitive setting. Parents may be asked to help provide transportation for athletes and boats to and from these local regattas. Regatta expenses are not included in the program fee (this includes regatta fees, travel expenses, food, and any other personal expenses).

Opportunities to train in the spring and fall are also available (see below).

One-month cost: $1395.00

Full summer (July & August), plus spring & fall training: $3640.00

One-month optional lunch: $300 ($285 in holiday-shortened sessions)

Opti Race Team (CANSail 2-5)

The Opti Race Team is also offered in one-month sessions for youth ages 9 to 15. The students sail single-handed club Optimist dinghies, with a focus on boat speed and racing strategy. Optimist sailboats are optimal for students weighing 110 pounds or lighter, and are a great way to start learning racing skills if the student is too light for 420 or laser dinghies. The team has a maximum of five students, allowing for more in-depth coaching. Parents may be asked to help provide transportation for athletes and boats to-and-from local regattas. Regatta expenses are not included in the program fee.

One Month Cost: $1345.00

Full Summer (July & August) + Spring & Fall Training: $3640.00

Laser Race Team (CANSail 5/6)

CANSail 5 and 6 are offered in one-month sessions for youth ages 9 to 17. Although the CANSail 5/6 students will sail as one group, the levels are independent. Both CANSail 5 and 6 require at least one session to complete, but generally take two sessions. Students are required to bring their own Laser, or contact the sailing school to arrange a boat rental. This program has a focus on boat speed and racing strategy.

Students will travel to local regattas to demonstrate their skills in a competitive setting. Parents may be asked to help provide transportation for athletes and boats to and from these local regattas. Regatta expenses are not included in the program fee (this includes regatta fees, travel expenses, food and any other personal expenses).

One Month Cost: $1395.00 (must provide own boat)

Full Summer (July & August) + Spring & Fall Training: $3640.00

One Month Optional Lunch Program Cost: $300 (or $285 in holiday shortened sessions)

Example costs for Regatta Coaching fees (not included in the program fees): Two day Local: $160 Travel: $310 CORK International: $360 CORK + Four Sisters: $490 ILCA, Four Sisters, CORK, Fall CORK: $1,050

420 Race, Laser Race, and Opti Race Teams - One Month Sessions

July Session - June 30 - July 25

August Session - July 28 - August 22 (No Class on Aug 4th Holiday)

Click the link below and select "CANSail 5/6 and Race Programs" from the list

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or email programs@tscc.net.

Opportunities to train in the spring and fall

420, Optimist, and Laser spring-and-fall programs allow sailors to extend their sailing seasons. Priority is given to students in CANSail 5/6, but the program is open to students CANSail 3 and above. CANSail levels are not achieved during these sessions, but extra coaching and time on the water will contribute to sailors achieving levels faster in the summer.

Spring sessions are mid-April to mid-June, while fall sessions run from September to the end of October. Both offer two sailing sessions per week.

Spring Session - Will run one weekday evening and Saturday/Sunday afternoons (exact dates and times TBD)

Fall Session - Will run one weekday evening and Saturday/Sunday afternoons (exact dates and times TBD)

Laser/420: $475 (must provide own Laser)

Included in full-season Race program

420 Race, Laser Race, and Opti Race Spring/Fall Training

Click the link below and select "CANSail 5/6 and Race Programs" from the list

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or email programs@tscc.net.