We plan on running both Basic Cruising and Adult CANSail courses starting in the spring of 2021.
Adult CANSail courses are currently capped at 12 registrants, in case we need to reduce class sizes again in the spring. If a course is full, please email programs@tscc.net and ask to be put on the waitlist for the course you'd like to join. Our hope is in the spring when the COVID-19 situation is more clear, that we'll be able to run the courses at the normal capacity of 20 students, and those on the waitlist will be able to join the course. The current prices are early bird prices, and may increase in mid to late January.
Basic Cruising course schedule will be added mid to late January. Please email programs@tscc.net if you'd like to be put on the email list to be notified when registrations opens up.
At Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club we offer fun and affordable adult learn-to-sail programs on dinghies and keelboats.
Our sailing instructors are experienced and accomplished sailors, trained and certified by Sail Canada - and more importantly, they love sailing and love teaching. Every instructor is trained and certified by national authorities in boat safety and First Aid, and they provide a safe and fun-filled learning experience for all students.
Why TSCC is the best place to learn how to sail:
Keelboat Courses
Dinghy Courses
Questions? See our FAQ section below
Objective: To be able to cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sloop rigged keelboat of 6 to 10 meters with an outboard or inboard motor in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. Click Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard Course for more details. Our courses run with a maximum of 5 students, and you will learn with your instructor on board. You will earn a Sail Canada Basic Cruising certification upon successful completion of this course.
You can join our Keelboat Fleet Program once you have your Basic Cruising certification, and sail our keelboats for the rest of the summer at a discounted rate.
Prerequisites: None
Adult Keelboat Basic Cruising Course - Practical and Theory (Evenings)
- Mondays & Wednesdays - May 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, June 1, 3 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, June 2, 4 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Mondays & Wednesdays: June 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, July 1 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, July 2 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Mondays & Wednesdays: July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Mondays & Wednesdays: August 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: August 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
If you'd like to register for one of the courses above but it is full, please email programs@tscc.net to be put in the waitlist.
Click the link below and select "Adult Basic Cruising Programs" from the list.
Cost: $699.00 plus HST
The number shown inside each box is the number of spaces left in each session.
Registration is online and payment can be made with a MasterCard or Visa credit card.
For more information email programs@tscc.net, or call 647-242-4856. Email is preferred.You can also check out our FAQ section below.
* 2021 Schedule Coming Soon! *
Adult Keelboat Basic Cruising Course - Practical and Theory (Weekdays)
Weekdays May 18 - 22 - 9:30am - 3:00pm
Weekdays May 25 - May 29 - 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays June 1 - June 5 - 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays June 15 - June 19 - 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays June 22 - June 26 - 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays June 29 - July 3 - 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays July 13 - July 17 - 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays July 20 - July 24 - 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays July 27 - July 31 - 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays August 3 - August 7- 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays August 10 - August 14 - 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays August 17 - August 21 - 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays August 24 - August 28 - 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays August 31 - September 4 - 9:30am - 3:00pmWeekdays September 14 - September 18 - 9:30am - 3:00pm
Click the link below and select "Adult Basic Cruising Programs" from the list.
Cost: $699.00 plus HST
The number shown inside each box is the number of spaces left in each session.
Registration is online and payment can be made with a MasterCard or Visa credit card.
For more information email programs@tscc.net, or call 647-242-4856. Email is preferred.You can also check out our FAQ section below.
* 2021 Schedule Coming Soon! *
Adult Keelboat Basic Cruising Course - Practical and Theory (Weekends)
Click the link below and select "Adult Basic Cruising Programs" from the list.
Weekends May 16, 17, and May 23, 24 - 9:00am - 3:30pmWeekends May 30, 31, and June 6, 7 - 9:00am - 3:30pmWeekends June 13, 14, and June 20, 21 - 9:00am - 3:30pmWeekends June 27, 28, and July 4, 5 - 9:00am - 3:30pmWeekends July 11, 12, and July 18, 19 - 9:00am - 3:30pmWeekends July 25, 26, and August 8, 9 - 9:00am - 3:30pmWeekends August 15, 16, and August 22, 23 - 9:00am - 3:30pmWeekends August 29, 30, September 12, 13 - 9:00am - 3:30pmWeekends September 19, 20, September 26, 27 - 9:00am - 3:30pm
Cost: $699.00 plus HST
The number shown inside each box is the number of spaces left in each session.Registration is online and payment can be made with a MasterCard or Visa credit card.For more information email programs@tscc.net, or call 647-242-4856. Email is preferred.
You can also check out our FAQ section below.![]()
Keelboat Fleet Membership
Students who successfully complete Basic Cruising or can demonstrate equivalent competency may join TS&CC as Keelboat Fleet Members and sail the club keelboats. Students who complete a Basic Cruising course in the current year are eligible for discounts!See the Keelboat Fleet page for more information.
This program is designed for complete beginners and for those wishing to refresh their sailing skills. Our program is based on the Sail Canada CANSail levels and is taught aboard RS Vision and 420s dinghies. Participants have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certificates for each level by demonstrating skills learned in the program.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will earn both a CANSail 1 and 2 certification. CANSail 2 is generally regarded as the level needed to competently sail a boat by yourself.
As your CANSail 1/2 course fee includes a Crew Membership for the season, you can crew on members' boats on our Tuesday and Thursday Race nights after you complete the course.
You can join our Dinghy Fleet Program once you have your CANSail 2 certification, and sail our dinghies for the rest of the summer at a discounted rate.
Prerequisites: None
CANSail 1/2 - Adult Dinghy (Weekends)
- Weekends - May 29, 30, and June 5, 6 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Weekends - June 19, 20, and June 26, 27 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Weekends - July 10, 11 and July 17, 18 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Weekends - August 7, 8 and August 14, 15 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Weekends - Sept 11, 12 and Sept 18, 19 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
CANSail 1/2 - Adult Dinghy (Tuesday and Thursday Evenings)
- Tuesdays & Thursdays - May 25, 27, June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Tuesdays & Thursdays - July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, August 3, 5 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Tuesdays & Thursdays - August 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, Sept 2, 7 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Click the link below and select "Adult CANSail Dinghy Programs" from the list.
Cost: $496.00 plus HST (Early Bird pricing, may increase in mid-late January!)
The number shown inside each box is the number of spaces left in each session.
Registration is online and payment can be made with a MasterCard or Visa credit card.For more information email programs@tscc.net, or call 647-242-4856. Email is preferred.
You can also check out our FAQ section below.
Dinghy Fleet Membership
Students who achieve their CANSail 2 level can join our Dinghy Fleet as a New Skipper.
Fleet Membership allows participants continue to sail the club's boats for the rest the season. For students graduating a CANSail class, the Fleet Member rate is discounted. See our Fleet Membership page for more information.
Our CANSail 3/4 program is designed for students who have achieved their CANSail 2 level.
Advanced sailing skills and theory are taught in these courses. Sailing skills are further refined and new skills are introduced such as sailing by the lee and sailing backwards. Students are introduced to racing and regattas.
Although the CANSail 3 and 4 courses are run in one class, you will only be able to achieve one level in one session. For example, the first time you take the CANSail 3/4 course you will be working towards your CANSail 3. If you achieve the CANSail 3 level, you can take the course again and work on more advanced skills (spinnaker, trapeze etc.) to work towards your CANSail 4.
Prerequisites: CANSail 2
CANSail 3/4 - Adult Dinghy (Monday and Wednesday Evenings)
Click the link below and select "Adult CANSail Dinghy Programs" from the list.Cost: $496.00 plus HST (Early Bird pricing, may increase in mid-late January!)
The number shown inside each box is the number of spaces left in each session.Registration is online and payment can be made with a MasterCard or Visa credit card.For more information email programs@tscc.net, or call 647-242-4856. Email is preferred.
You can also check out our FAQ section below.Students who achieve their CANSail 2 level can join our Dinghy Fleet as a New Skipper.
Students who achieve CANSail 3 can join our Dinghy Fleet as Boat Captains, and take guests out on our boats with them. Boat captains are also eligible to sail into October for an additional membership fee.
CANSail 3 graduates who are looking for more of a challenge can join as Advanced Boat captains, which allows you to sail our 29ers.
Fleet Membership allows participants continue to sail the club's boats for the rest the season. For students graduating the CANSail program, the Fleet Member rate is discounted. See our Fleet Membership page for more information.
Part of the program includes on-shore training activities such as learning knots and other classroom instruction.
The club has a grill which provides meals on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for those that want to stay and socialize. For the weekend courses we recommend you bring a lunch as there is no food available.
Our instructors are all qualified in boat safety and first aid. A lifejacket or PFD must be worn at all times when sailing on the water and on the club docks. We ensure that there are always an adequate number of instructors by limiting enrollment. When CANSail students are out on the water, there are instructors in support boats in attendance to provide assistance.
We follow the Ontario Sailing Concussion Code of Conduct and Ministry approved concussion resources, which can be found at the following links:
Concussion Awareness Resources Ages 15 and up - CLICK HERE.
Ontario Sailing Concussion Code of Conduct - Athletes
While it is not essential that you be a good swimmer, part of achieving your CANSail 1/2 level involves capsizing your boat and being in the water. You should feel comfortable around the water but regardless of swimming ability, you will be wearing a lifejacket or PFD when in the boats or on the docks.
We offer private lessons for adults and youth. These lessons can be for one-on-one or two students to one instructor. Click “Private Lessons” to learn more.
Contact Us1391 Lake Shore Blvd West Toronto ON M6K 3C1 Phone: (647) 242-4856 (enquiries regarding our programs or fleet membership - 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday) Clubhouse Phone: (416) 531-0403 Email: tscc.information@gmail.com | Join UsTS&CC offers membership options to appeal to a wide range of sailors and paddlers. You don't need to own a boat to get on the water! Check out our crew and fleet membership options as well as our very accessible Senior membership. |