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Our club offers some of Toronto’s best learn-to-sail programs for youth ages 6 to 17. Camps generally run Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm from early July to late August. Two-week and four-week segments are available.

Our sailing instructors are experienced and accomplished sailors, trained and certified by Sail Canada. Every instructor is certified by national authorities in boat safety and First Aid, and they provide a safe and fun-filled learning experience for all students.

• You don’t have to be a member to take our sailing courses.
• The prices below are final; there are no added membership fees.
• We offer early drop-off/late pick-p programs starting at 7:30am and ending at 6:00pm for an additional $37.50 per week (HST included).

All youth courses are two weeks long unless otherwise indicated. Students may sometimes arrange to attend in one-week segments, but completion of the curriculum and achievement of CANSail certifications generally takes two weeks.

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

Learn-to-sail programs

Wet Feet (ages 6 to 8)

No experience necessary. Offered in one-week sessions.

Kids new to sailing learn in a fun and safe environment in our sheltered, protected harbour in child-friendly sailboats called Optimists. The program, which includes an introduction to sailing and boat handling skills, begins with two children per boat and works towards them sailing a boat themselves. The course. Our trained and certified instructors are chosen for their exceptional skills working with children. The program builds friendships, confidence, and self-esteem and focuses on getting the children comfortable in boats.

One-week program: $360.00 ($288.00 in holiday-shortened sessions)
Optional lunch program: $75 ($60 in holiday-shortened sessions)

Week 1: June 30 - July 4

Week 2: July 7 - July 11

Week 3: July 14 - July 18

Week 4: July 21 - July 25

Week 5: July 28 - August 1

Week 6: August 5 - August 8 (No class Aug 4 Holiday)

Week 7: August 11 - August 15

Week 8: August 18 - August 22

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

To register for Wet Feet, click below and select "Youth One Week Programs."

CANSail 1 (ages 9 to 17)

No experience necessary. Offered in two-week sessions.

Students are divided into groups according to age and skill level, and pursue a curriculum based on Sail Canada standards. Students sail Quba dinghies and can earn nationally recognized certificates for each level by demonstrating skills learned in the program.  

Registration details below.

CANSail 2 (ages 9 to 17)

Successful completion of CANSail 1 required to enrol. Offered in two-week sessions.

Building on skills learned in CANSail 1, students move into club-owned 420 dinghy sailboats, a more dynamic and exciting boat than the Optimists and Qubas used in introductory courses. The curriculum is based on Sail Canada standards. Students can earn nationally recognized certificates for each level by demonstrating skills learned in the program.

Registration details below.

CANSail 3/4 (ages 9 to 17)

Successful completion of CANSail 2 required to enrol. Offered in two-week sessions.

Although the CANSail 3/4 students sail as one group, the levels are assessed independently. Successful completion of CANSail 2 is required to enrol in CANSail 3, and successful completion of CANSail 3 is required to enter CANSail 4. Both courses generally take two two-week sessions to complete. Students sail club-owned 420 dinghy sailboats, honing their boat-handling skills. They will also travel to a local regatta to get a taste of dinghy sailboat racing. The curriculum is based on Sail Canada standards. Students can earn nationally recognized certificates for each level by demonstrating skills learned in the program.

Registration details below.

CANSail fees and dates

For all two-week CANSail programs listed above:

Two-week program: $720.00 ($648 in holiday-shortened sessions)

Two-week optional lunch: $150 ($135 in holiday-shortened sessions)

Session 1 - June 30 - July 11

Session 2 - July 14 - July 25

Session 3 - July 28 - August 8 (no class August 4th holiday)

Session 4 - August 11 - August 22

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

To register for any of the CANSail 1-4 programs listed above, click the button below and select "Youth Two Week Programs" from the list. 

Racing programs

Opti Race Team (CANSail 2-5)

Successful completion of CANSail 1 required to enrol.

The Opti Race Program, designed for sailors aged 9 to 15, is offered in two-week and one-month sessions. (We recommend one-month sessions.) Students solo sail club-owned Optimist dinghy sailboats, with a focus on boat speed and racing strategy. Optimist sailboats are best for students weighing 110 pounds or less, and are a great way to start building racing skills if the student is too light for Laser or 420 dinghies. Classes have a maximum of five students, enabling focused coaching. Students travel to local regattas to hone their skills through competition. The curriculum is based on Sail Canada standards. Students can earn nationally recognized certificates for each level by demonstrating skills learned in the program.

Parents may be asked to help provide transportation for athletes and boats to and from regattas. Regatta fees and related expenses (travel, food) are not included in the program fee.

Cost per two weeks: $725.00 ($652.50 in weeks shortened by holidays)

Cost per month: $1345.00

Cost for full season (July and August plus spring and fall): $3640.00

Cost per two weeks for optional lunch program: $150 ($135 in short weeks)

Dates for two-week sessions are the same as those listed for the CANSail programs; view dates and register above.

Dates for one-month sessions are the same as those listed for other racing programs; view dates and register below. 

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

420 Race Team (CANSail 5/6)

Successful completion of CANSail 4 required to enrol. Offered in one-month sessions.

The CanSail 5 and 6 course is designed for youth from 9 to 17 years old. Although the CANSail 5/6 students sail as one group, the levels are assessed independently. Successful completion of CANSail 4 is required to enrol in CANSail 5 and successful completion of CANSail 5 is required to enter CANSail 6. The two courses require at least one one-month session to complete, but generally take two months. Students sail club 420 dinghy sailboats, with a focus on boat speed and racing strategy. They also travel to local regattas to develop their skills through competition. The curriculum is based on Sail Canada standards and students can earn nationally recognized certificates for each level by demonstrating skills learned in the program. Opportunities to train in the spring and fall are also available. 

Parents may be asked to help provide transportation for athletes and boats to and from regattas. Regatta fees and related expenses (travel, food) are not included in the program fee. 

Cost per month: $1395.00

Cost for full season (July and August plus spring and fall): $3640.00

Cost per month for optional lunch program: $300 ($285 when sessions contain short weeks)

Example costs for Regatta Coaching fees (not included in the program fees): Two day Local: $160 Travel: $310 CORK International: $360 CORK + Four Sisters: $490 ILCA, Four Sisters, CORK, Fall CORK: $1,050

Registration link and dates below.

Laser Race Team (CANSail 5/6)

Successful completion of CANSail 4 required to enrol. Offered in one-month sessions.

The CANSail 5/6 course is designed for sailors aged 9 to 17. Although CANSail 5/6 students sail as one group, the levels are assessed independently. Successful completion of CANSail 4 is required to enrol in CANSail 5 and successful completion of CANSail 5 is required for enrolment in CANSail 6. The two courses require at least one one-month session to complete, but generally take two months. Students must bring their own Laser dinghy or contact the sailing school to arrange a boat rental. The program has a strong focus on boat speed and racing strategy. Students travel to local regattas to develop their skills through competition. The curriculum is based on Sail Canada standards and students can earn nationally recognized certificates for each level by demonstrating skills learned in the program. Opportunities to train in the spring and fall are also available. 

Parents may be asked to help provide transportation for athletes and boats to and from regattas. Regatta fees and related expenses (travel, food) are not included in the program fee.

Cost per month: $1395.00 (plus rental fees if student requires a boat)

Cost for full season (July and August plus spring and fall): $3640.00

Cost per month for optional lunch program: $300 (or $285 in short weeks)

Example costs for Regatta Coaching fees (not included in the program fees): Two day Local: $160 Travel: $310 CORK International: $360 CORK + Four Sisters: $490 ILCA, Four Sisters, CORK, Fall CORK: $1,050

Registration link and dates below.

Summer race team dates and fees

For all one-month race team sessions -- Opti, 420, and Laser -- listed above. (For two-week Opti race team sessions click here.)

July session:  June 30 - July 25

August session: July 28 - August 22 (no class on August 4th holiday)

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

To register, click the button below and select "CANSail 5/6 and Race Programs" from the list.

Spring race team training (Laser, Opti, 420) (CANSail 3-6)

Laser, Opti, and 420 spring training programs are run each year, allowing sailors to extend their sailing seasons dependent on the weather. The program is open to students in CANSail 3 and above, with priority given to students in CANSail 5/6 programs. CANSail levels are not achieved during this training, but the extra coaching and time on the water generally helps sailors achieve their levels more quickly during summer sailing school. This program runs two sessions per week (one weekday evening and one weekend afternoon) from mid-April to mid-June. 

Laser/420 - $475 (Laser sailors must provide own boat)

Spring training is included in full-season race programs (see costs for Laser, Opti, 420 teams above)

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

Registration link below, under "Fall race team training."

Fall race team training (Laser, Opti, 420) (CANSail 3-6)

Laser, Opti, and 420 fall training programs are run each year, allowing sailors to extend their sailing seasons dependent on the weather. The program is open to students in CANSail 3 and above, with priority given to students in CANSail 5/6 programs. CANSail levels are not achieved during this training, but the extra coaching and time on the water generally helps sailors achieve their levels more quickly during summer sailing school. This program runs two sessions per week (one weekday evening and one weekend afternoon) from the start of September until the end of October.

Laser/420 - $475 (Laser sailors must provide own boat)

Fall training is included in full-season race programs (see costs for Laser, Opti, 420 teams above)

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

To register, click the button below and select "CANSail 5/6 and Race Programs" from the list.