We're very pleased to announce that the Sailing School is returning to Jackson's Point and Sail Georgina!  In 2009, we are offering lessons for beginner and intermediate sailors, both youths (age 10-13) and adults. This program is designed to introduce beginners to sailing while still challenging the intermediate sailor.

 The Canadian Yachting Association’s Learn to Sail standards provide safe, standardized instruction for recreation and competition in sailing dinghies. White Sail Levels I, II, and III are the introductory levels covering safety, seamanship, and boat handling. Beginners are taught the basic skills of sailing. In order to receive CYA White Sail certificates, participants must perform on-the-water sailing tasks under instructor direction for a designated amount of time. There is no written test; the emphasis is learning through FUN activities.

The Sail Georgina sailing school is taught using the club's CL 16 sailboats.  Our OSA certified instructors will first teach the theory on land, and then the participants will take to the water and sail for themselves while the instructors follow (and teach) from a coach boat.  The 2009 sailing school schedule is now available, and you can register for the school online. Don't forget to watch the short videos from previous years.

Programs offered in 2009

Youth Programs

  • Recommended for youths 10-13 years of age 
  • Students must be able to swim and should be comfortable in deep water (life jackets will be provided)
  • Youth programs are run during the day, from 9am - 4pm.
  • Fee for the 5-day program, Monday - Friday: $225

Adult Programs

  • Recommended for adults and older youth
  • Students must be able to swim and should be comfortable in deep water (life jackets will be provided)
  • Adult programs are run in the evening, from 6pm - 9pm.
  • Fee for the 4-evening program, Monday - Thursday, 6pm - 9 pm: $225

Notes

  • Spaces are limited, so don’t delay - register today!

  • Lunch is not provided.

  • Bring a bathing suit, and change of clothing.

  • Bring a towel, sunscreen, hat, warm clothing.

  • Bring your own lifejacket or PFD if you wish (one will be provided if you don't bring your own).

  • See the checklists for White Sail I, II, and III .  There are no written tests. Participants demonstrate their abilities

Registration

You can register for the school online.  To participate in our sailing school, you must:

  • Have the ability to swim, and be comfortable in deeper water
  • Complete the Sail Georgina Sailing Lessons Registration Form (online is easiest, call us for other options)
  • Complete the Ontario Sailing, 2009 BOOM Participant Registration Form
  • Submit a cheque payable to Sail Georgina, in advance to confirm your registration.
  • Our mailing address and phone number is on the contact us page.

Optional References for White Sail Theory Tests & Certification

  • Basic Sailing Skills (Donaldson, CYA): $18.00
  • CYA International Sailing Logbook (CYA): $7.50
  • Safe Boating Guide (Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Coast Guard): Free

Publications are available from the CYA Canadian Yachting Association, or may be ordered on-line from The Nautical Mind bookstore, Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Safe Boating Guide, marinas, The Rigging Shoppe or Fogh Marine.