Learn to Sail – Junior & Adult Lessons Mission Statement: “To promote safety, health, physical fitness and confidence in our local youth.” Meet our Instructors Learn to Sail Information (FAQs) Like PYC Jr. Sailingon Facebook About Learn To Sail at Petpeswick Petpeswick Yacht Club was founded by people who shared a passion for the water, and the excitement experienced by sailing. Today, their vision and passion continues through our Learn to Sail program. Our instructors are certified by Sail Canada through Sail Nova Scotia and teach approved CANSail curriculum to a broad range of sailors. Junior Sailing Lessons Sail Canada’s CANSail 2017 Program Levels 1 to 4: Ages 8-18; Wet Feet: Ages 5-8 Boats: Opti, Echo, Laser, Laser 2, Walker Bay, O’Pen Bic, Lightning Lessons: July 3rd to August 25th Awards banquet: Thursday August 17th Please see Frequently Asked Questions bottom left of this page. More questions: Contact Elizabeth at eajardine@gmail.com Wet Feet Ages 5-8 (must have completed grade Primary) Date: July 31-August 4th ($105), Aug 8-11th ($85); 1/2 day sailing, 1/2 day recreation Hours: 9:00-4:00. We are partnering with HRM Recreation for these weeks. Register by phone at 902-889-4050 or in person at HRM Recreation, 7900 Highway 7, Musq Harbour (M-F, 9:00am-4:00pm). If you already have a RecConnect account information, you can search and register online. They accept Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, Mastercard and Amex. Registration CANSail Levels 1-4: ON-LINE To reserve your children’s sailing times, please register on-line by clicking REGISTER. Classes can fill up quickly. Enrolments will be managed on a first come, first served basis. CANSail Levels 1-4 Ages 8-16 Dates: July 3 – Aug 25 Hours 9.30-4.00 Members: 1 week session: $135 2 week session: $255 Non-members: 1 week session: $160 2 week session: $285 *2-week sessions are strongly recommended. Discounts: Can be applied when you register online Additional Weeks: $5.00 discount each additional week Additional Child in Family: $20.00 discount each sibling Financial Assistance: Google Kidsport. Google Canadian Tire Jumpstart. Email: eajardine@gmail.com Adult Sailing Program Adult Learn To Sail: Adult sailing lessons will be taught by Sail Canada certified instructors who will teach basic sailing skills with an emphasis on seamanship and safety. Adult lessons will be offered only if/as instructors are available. Lifejackets (DOT approved PFD) and soft soled, closed-toed shoes are required. Intro To Sailing – 3 hour Sessions: Members: $40/session Non-members: $50 For more advanced sailing instruction and hourly prices: Members: $ 20/hour Non-members: $30/hour Boats for instruction: Lightning, Walker Bay, Echo, Laser, Laser 2. Please contact the Head Instructor, Ryan Davis (pycheadcoach@gmail.com) for available dates and with any questions. He will book your lesson. Questions may also be sent to the Director: eajardine@gmail.com. The Intro To Sailing sessions are about 3 hours, and include about 2 hours of on-water instruction with a 1/2 hour before and after for rigging/de-rigging boats as well as on-land instruction. Morning sessions will be from 9:30-12:30PM. Afternoon sessions will be from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. During the last 2 weeks of June we will offer morning and afternoon intro sessions for adults. Throughout the summer, morning and afternoon sessions will be offered as instructors are available on week days or weekends. Evening lessons would begin after 4:30PM.
