This is one of the entry levels in the series of Sail Canada courses on sailing keelboats and on cruising. 

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This course is the recommended starting point for individuals with minimal practical on-water experience.

This entry level course builds basic sailing skills with a focus on operation of the vessel as crew. Candidates completing this course will be able to competently contribute as crew to the operation of a keelboat in moderate daytime conditions. This standard is recommended for those with little boating or sailing experience that want to experience sailing on a keelboat and begin building basic sailing skills in a relaxed environment and at a comfortable pace.

Prerequisites: None

Program Format: 12 hours of theory and boating practice in a group of 4 students

Instructor: Oleg Nakarikov, Sail Canada Certified Instructor, RYA Yachtmaster Ocean

Schedule: Every day from 8 am to 8 pm by advance booking

Boat Options:

1. Sailing Boat Hunter 33

2. Student's Own Boat

Languages: Lessons can be presented in English, according to the Sail Canada standards and terminology, and in Russian with detailed explanations.