Sailing Certification - Basic Cruising Standard
Overview
Activity details
Have you always wanted to become a competent crew or skipper? The Basic Cruising course is for you! We offer two options for students depending on your comfort level and strengths.
Basic Cruising – Competent Crew
Students who have limited sailing experience will learn the ins and outs of cruising, without the pressure of taking total control of the boat. You will move through the course at a pace you are comfortable with and learn how to be an asset on any sailboat! The Sail Canada Basic Crew Standard will be awarded to our Competent Crew students upon successful completion of this course.
Basic Cruising – Day Skipper
Students who have prior sailing experience and are looking to take control of the boat will be working on crew and skipper skills during the course. You will take on more responsibility with the goal of being confident and competent to handle the boat after the course on your own with a small crew. The Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard will be awarded upon successful completion of the course to students who are comfortable taking full responsibility of the vessel.
*The Sail Canada Basic Crew Standard - https://www.sailing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Basic-Crew-20220405.pdf
Format
Three evening classes plus three day sails for a total of 30 hours of hands on learning.
Classroom - 6:00 pm to 9:00pm
On Water - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Dates
Basic Cruising Course 1 – April
- Tuesdays April 1,8,15 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Sundays April 6,13,20 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Basic Cruising Course 2 – May
- Tuesdays May 13, 20, 27 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Sundays May 11,18, 25 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Basic Cruising Course 3 – June
- Tuesdays June 3, 10, 17 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Sundays June 8, 15, 22 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Basic Cruising Course 4 – September
- Tuesdays September 9, 16, 23 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Saturdays September 13, 20, 27 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Basic Cruising Course 5 – October
- Tuesdays October 7, 14, 21 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Saturdays October 11, 18, 25 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Basic Cruising Course 6 – November
- Tuesdays November 4, 11, 18 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Saturdays November 8, 15, 22 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
What's included
- Course textbook, study materials
- Ashore and afloat instruction
- Logbook, exam and certification
- Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
Pricing
$875
Cancellations
Rain or shine, the Sailing School & Watersport programs will take place. Should we need to cancel a course due to weather concerns, a technical issue or any other reason, The Kelowna Yacht Club Sailing School will issue a full refund of the course fee paid. Our maximum liability for any course is the amount paid by the customer. No other claims beyond the course fee can be made.
For Cancellations up to 6 weeks before the courses scheduled date:
• If another person can take your spot we will refund your payment less a $75 administrative deduction (plus cost of any issued materials.)
• If the spot cannot be filled then any cancellations within 4 weeks of booking will not be refunded.
No refunds will be issued within 2 Weeks of the Course.
The Kelowna Yacht Club reserves all right to cancel any class that does not meet the minimum two (2) student requirements and will issue a full refund or an option to rebook.
Any lesson/program/course purchased must be used during the current season. Any and all re-bookings must be re-scheduled within the current season.
If you have any questions about our Cancellation and Refund Policy, please contact the KYC Sailing & Watersports Education Team directly at
sailingschool@kelownayachtclub.com or 250-762-3310 Ext. 102.