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The Learn to Sail Program promotes the growth of safe and fun small-boat sailing throughout BC and offers CYA Coach programs. Books and instructional information are available from the BC Sailing (see merchandise).

The member clubs and schools offer the CYA Learn to Sail Program which is a 7 level national program.  In addition, a national Pram (formerly called Optimist) and provincial Wet Feet program is offered at many clubs and schools.  For a list of member clubs and schools, please see
Member Schools.

Learn to Sail Programs
Wet Feet

Introduction to boating and water safety for 4 to 7 year olds.

Pram (formerly Optimist)

Introduction to basic sailing techniques, safety terminology in Optimist (or similar) dinghies.

White Sail I

Introduction to seamanship, safety and crewing in winds of 8-15km/h.

White Sail II

More seamanship, terminology and helming in winds of 8-15km/h.

White Sail III

Sailing with confidence, competence and safety in winds of 8-15km/h.

Bronze IV

Sailing with confidence, competence and safety in winds of 15-25km/h.

Bronze V

Boat maintenance, spinnaker and trapeze.

Silver Sail VI and Learn to Race

Introduction to racing.

Gold Sail VII

Advanced racing.

 

    
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