About Sylvan Lake Sailing Club - 2024 course offerings
Introduction to boating
Cost starting at $60/person
Not sure if sailing is for you? Try it out with a Sail Canada qualified instructor. Following a safety briefing your instructor will take you through the preparation, basic sailing maneuvers, and return you to the dock safe and sound. This two-hour adventure will give you as much hands-on time as you wish.
No pre-requisites, all equipment supplied.
Start Keelboat Sailing
Cost $500 including textbook
This is the first formal step in the Sail Canada keelboat qualification program. On this course you will learn to sail safely as a crewmember on a keelboat of 6-12m, in wind conditions of 5-20 Kts, by day.
This course includes 2-3 hours classroom, followed by 13 hours on the water. Instructor to student ratio is 3:1 offering lots of hands-on time.
No pre-requisites, students are expected to supply their own PFD
Basic Cruising
Cost $1,300 including textbook
Ready to take command of your own vessel? This is the next formal step in the Sail Canada keelboat qualification program. On this course you will learn to sail safely as a skipper or crewmember on a keelboat of 6-10m, in moderate wind conditions, by day.
This course includes 10-12 hours classroom, followed by 18 hours on the water. Instructor to student ratio is 3:1 offering lots of hands-on time.
Following your training you will write an exam to demonstrate your mastery of the required materials.
No pre-requisites however students with little boating experience may find this course challenging. Students are expected to supply their own PFD, and basic sailing equipment.
Successful completion of this course can meet the requirements to charter a vessel abroad.
Individual lessons
Cost $50/hr
Are you a bit rusty, or need some work on a specific skill? This type of lesson may be for you. Focus on what you want, for as long as you want. Our instructor is there to help you achieve your goals.
Pleasure craft operator’s card (PCOC)
Cost $100 – 150 depending on mode selected.
Is required for any operation of a motorized watercraft. Experienced boaters can self-study, then challenge the exam.
ROC(M) CERTIFICATE
Cost $150 / person
ROC stands for Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate and is required by anyone using a marine VHF radio or other marine radios (each person on the boat who will use the radio needs their own card). There are significant fines if you are found using a VHF or marine radio without your card.
In addition, if you received your ROC card before the new Digital Selective Calling was introduced, then you are encouraged to return and get your DSC endorsement for your ROC card.
All new VHF radios are now sold with a DSC function that will greatly enhance rescue personnel’s ability to assist you in an emergency. Understanding this technology and how to operate it can, in some circumstances, mean the difference between life and death.
Women Wind and Wine
Sylvan Lake’s only all Women sailing experience. Join a seasoned crew for an evening of sailing.
Trim the sails, take the tiller or just sit back, relax and enjoy the view from the water on this 2 hour sailing cruise. Don’t forget your camera. Afterwards, we serve you wine and snacks.
No experience necessary. 4 participants per sailing. Bring friends or come solo.
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