Sailing Camps (Youth Summer Camps)

Two week - Introduction to water fun — includes sailing, and on-shore & on-water games, plus end-of-session cheat race. Great for first-time young campers.

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Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–4:00 pm, $750 + CANSail registration fee

Four week advanced sailing training, including racing tactics and skills; using modified Club 420s. Offered in 4-week sessions but you can come for 2 ! Just do it twice!  In this course, sailors will be learning important skills and tactics for racing on FBYC’s Optimist Learn to Race or FBYC’s senior Race Team

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​Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–4:00 pm; $750 + fee for 2 weeks, $1500 + fee for 4 weeks

Intro to competitive Opti sailing — training in Optimist sailboats. Charter cost for the boat is extra. Lifejackets required.  Travel and competition at one regatta included.

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Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–4:00 pm; $1,500 + fee for 4-week session

For all camps: extended care options before and/or after the regular camp hours.

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Before Care (7:45 am–9:00 am): $30; After Care (4:00–5:15 pm): $30; Both: $55.

Two-week sailing course covering basics of crewing /skippering a dinghy sailboat (Club 420). After CANSail 1, students may proceed to CANSail 2.  Please note that CanSail 1 and 2 levels each take a minimum of 2 weeks or 1 session.  These levels provide the skill necessary to graduate to CanSail 3 and 4 or Optimist Learn to Race.

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Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–4:00 pm for two weeks, $750 + CANSail fee

Spend one week in Adventure Camp.  This course is a combination of kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding (SUP), and sailing — ideal for beginners or those unsure about committing to full CANSail. Offers a mix of water-based fun and basic skills.   This course teaches participants key aspects of each activity and demonstrates how to have fun on the water in a safe manner.

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Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–4:00 pm, $400/week + CANSail registration fee

For experienced sailors: on-land fitness training (strength & conditioning), on-water Laser training, travel & competition at regattas across Ontario representing FBYC.  Sailors learn critical racing skills and cover subjects such as sail theory, the rules of racing and how to maintain their race boats.

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8 consecutive weeks, Mon–Fri; $2,450 + CANSail fee