2025 registration for the adult learn-to-sail program is now open!

Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club offers the city’s best adult learn-to-sail programs, on both dinghies and keelboats. Every instructor is trained and certified by national authorities in boat safety and first aid, and is ready to provide a safe, fun-filled experience.

The TS&CC sailing school curriculum is based on Sail Canada standards. Students can earn nationally recognized certificates by demonstrating skills learned in the program. No previous sailing experience is required to enroll in CANSail 1 (dinghies) or Basic Cruising (keelboats). After CANSail 1 and Basic Cruising, students must have completed the previous level in order to advance to the next one.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or email programs@tscc.net.

Keelboat Courses

Basic Cruising

Objective: 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. No previous sailing experience is required for this course, which aligns with the Sail Canada Basic Cruising standard. The course runs with a maximum of five students, who learn with an instructor onboard.

You can join our keelboat fleet program once you have a Basic Cruising certification, and sail our keelboats for the rest of the summer at a discounted rate.

Adult Keelboat Basic Cruising Course - Practical and Theory (Weekends) - 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Saturdays & Sundays: May 24, 25 and May 31, June 1

Saturdays & Sundays: June 14, 15 and June 21, 22

Saturdays & Sundays: July 5, 6 and July 12, 13

Saturdays & Sundays: July 19, 20 and July 26, 27

Saturdays & Sundays: August 9, 10 and August 16, 17

Additional weekend course sessions will be released early summer

Adult Keelboat Basic Cruising Course - Practical and Theory (Evenings) - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Mondays & Wednesdays: May 26, 28 and June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays: May 27, 29 and June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Mondays & Wednesdays: June 30, July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 and August 5 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Mondays & Wednesdays: August 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 and Sept 3, 8, 10 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays: August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 and Sept 2, 4 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: $750.00 plus HST

Click the link below and select "Adult Basic Cruising Programs" from the list.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or email programs@tscc.net.

Dinghy Courses

CANSail 1/2

CANSail 1 introduces students to the fundamentals of sailing, including basic boat-handling and safety practices, while fostering confidence and enjoyment on the water. Level 2 builds on these skills and introduces basic racing concepts. No previous sailing experience is required to enroll in CANSail 1, which is based on the Sail Canada program and is taught aboard RS Vision and 420 dinghies.

The CANSail 1/2 course fee includes a crew membership for the season, so students can crew on members' boats on our Tuesday and Thursday race nights upon course completion. You can also join our dinghy fleet program with a CANSail 2 certification, and sail our dinghies for the rest of the summer at a discounted rate.

CANSail 1/2 - Adult Dinghy (Weekends)

Saturday & Sunday: May 24, 25, and May 31, June 1

Saturday & Sunday: June 14, 15, and June 21, 22

Saturday & Sunday: July 5, 6, and July 12, 13

Saturday & Sunday: July 19, 20 and 26, 27

Saturday & Sunday: August 9, 10, and August 16, 7

Saturday & Sunday: Sept 6, 7, and Sept 13, 14

CANSail 1/2 - Adult Dinghy (Tuesday and Thursday Evenings)

Tuesdays & Thursdays: May 27, 29 and June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 and August 5, 7

Tuesdays & Thursdays: August 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 and September 2, 4, 9, 11

Cost: $575.00 plus HST

Click the link below and select "Adult CANSail Dinghy Programs " from the list.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or email programs@tscc.net.

CANSail 3/4

CANSail 3/4 is designed for students who have achieved their CANSail 2 level. It includes advanced sailing skills and theory and the introduction of new skills, including sailing-by-the-lee and sailing backwards, as well as racing.

Although the CANSail 3 and 4 courses are run in one class, you will only be able to achieve one level per 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 develop more advanced skills (including spinnaker and trapeze) to work towards your CANSail 4.

CANSail 3/4 - Adult Dinghy (Monday and Wednesday Evenings)

Mondays & Wednesdays: May 26, 28 and June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

Mondays & Wednesdays: July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 and August 6, 11

Cost: $575.00 plus HST

Click the link below and select "Adult CANSail Dinghy Programs " from the list.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or email programs@tscc.net.