Discover Sailing
Curious about sailing?
A one-day, hands-on introduction to keelboat sailing designed to give you a real feel for structured learning before committing to a full course.
We meet at Fox & Monocle at Canoe Cove at 8:30 am for introductions, then head to the boat. You'll be on the water until 4:00 pm.
What to bring
- Packed lunch
- Layers for warmth (it's cooler on the water than on land)
- Rain jacket if rain is forecast
- Shoes with soft, grippy soles (sneakers work great)
- Sun protection: well-fitting hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
What you'll experience
This is sailing for first-timers. No experience needed. You'll help with basic tasks, feel what it's like to be on a sailboat, and get a taste of what sailing involves. For maximum fun, register with a friend or two!
Sessions end with a conversation about:
- What you learned
- Your sailing goals
- Next steps if you want to keep learning
This program follows Sail Canada's Introduction to Boating standard.
Minimum registration
Two registrants are required for this event to proceed (so bring a friend!) This course is limited to four students. We require a minimum of two students for the course to proceed. If we don't meet our minimum enrollment, we'll work with you to find a convenient alternative date.
Please review Wild About Sailing's course booking, refund and cancellation policies before booking.
Relevant Feedback
Yesterday, along with 2 of our friends, we spent a day with Annalise and Dave in the “Discovery Sailing” class. As first time sailors, we not only learned a lot about sailing but had so much fun doing so. Dave and Annalise are not only master sailors but also master teachers. We could participate to the degree that we felt comfortable. Annalise and Dave were so supportive and encouraging, we were soon excited to try almost all aspects of sailing the 28-foot keelboat! And, even more importantly, we saw beauty from every direction out on the water. Annalise and Dave wove safety, storytelling and teaching into a perfect day for our group. Thank-you, Dave and Annalise!
It was a stellar day on the water! I highly recommend anyone interested in sailing and learning to sail to plan their experience with Wild About Sailing. The instructors were patient, encouraging, and entertaining, all the while holding safety as the priority.
Great day on the water! A day sail to gain some experience for my wife and refamiliarize myself with keelboats. Dave was a very knowledgeable and patient instructor, catered to our level of experience leaving both of us looking forward to getting out on the water again. Highly recommend Wild About Sailing !
Instructors
Annalise Van Ham
Dave Robertson
Contact us
- Shore Coordinator
- an••••e@wil••••g.com
- +1 778.817.0275
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Categories
- Discovery Sailing (One-day introductions)