Resource person: education@hbsailing.com

Location: Spotted Drum | 100 Humber Bay Park Road West, Toronto, ON, M8V 3X7

Description:

Intermediate Cruising exploring The Thousand Islands

Embark on an unforgettable nautical adventure with our 6-night Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Course, set amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Thousand Islands in Lake Ontario. Throughout this training experience, participants will hone their sailing skills to meet the goal of completing the afloat skills required for the Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Standard.

As you navigate the pristine waters of the Thousand Islands, each day brings new challenges and opportunities for skill development. From mastering sail trim techniques to refining anchoring maneuvers, participants will receive comprehensive instruction aimed at enhancing both confidence and proficiency on the water. This course emphasizes on-the-water skills at a level acceptable for bare boat chartering for extended cruises in coastal waters.

The Thousand Islands, with its myriad of scenic coves, picturesque islands, and ever-changing winds, serves as the perfect backdrop for this hands-on learning experience. Students round out their live-aboard experience by planning and preparing on-board meals and enjoying evenings anchored in tranquil harbours unwinding with fellow sailors.

This course is the Intermediate Afloat Course. Students who have not completed their intermediate theory should contact education@hbsailing.com for theory options. Intermediate theory should be completed before the afloat course. (online and in-person options available)

Deposit of 50% is due upon registration - remainder due 45 days prior to afloat course start.

Course Fee: $2100.00 per student. Shared Cabin Discount: 40% off second person. (when registering at the same time for the same course) Contact education@hbsailing.com for discount code.

Cost of provisioning for this course is not included.

INTERMEDIATE CRUISING FEATURE SHEET

INTERMEDIATE CRUISING STANDARD

 

Available: 2

Price: $2,100.00 Taxes not included

Notes: There are 2 cabins & a salon berth available. Berths are assigned on a first-come basis. Cost of provisioning for this course is not included. (Students will work together to plan meals for the Instructor and Crew.) Students are responsible for transportation to and from Kingston. (Train is a great option) Parking in Kingston is available for a fee. Boat will be at Portsmouth Harbour Marina in Kingston Course starts at 11:00am on day one. Course wraps up by 12:00pm on day seven including boat clean up and de-briefing. Students will have 2 of 3 pre-course meetings with group & instructor to plan passages and meals.

Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Cruising* ROC(M) VHF Basic Coastal Navigation* Or equivalent experience. Intermediate course may be taken by anyone ready to sail at the intermediate level, however the preceding SC level exams must be challenged to received to Intermediate Certification.

More information: All courses start at 11:00am on day one of the course and conclude at 12:00pm on day seven. 

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