Our fun youth sailing day camps start in July!
LDSC provides an ideal environment for youth to learn to sail:
- Youth sailing day camps integrating fun on and off the water games including the occasional swims
- Experienced and Sail Canada certified instructors who share their passion for sailing
- Programs based on the Sail Canada CANSail curriculum (see below)
- Friendly cottage atmosphere with pebble beach for easy boat launch
- Sailboats well adapted for beginners: Laser, Quest RS, Open Bic and Hobie Wave
- Course results are recorded on-line and portable to other training programs run through Sail Canada
LDSC offers a unique sailing training program for youth, with small class sizes. Our grounds have many trees that provide shade; a stone beach, and a swimming dock. It’s like learning to sail at the cottage! Family members are welcome to enjoy the grounds, and observe lessons from shore. Camps run from 9:00am to 4:00pm. (Drop-off at 8:45; pickup by 4:30).
We follow Sail Canada CANSail training programs for our Learn to Sail Programs. The programs consist of standards that promote progressive training of skills and knowledge. CANSail programming means a lot of time spent on the water in a safe, fun, and active learning environment. Our certified instructors will be teaching CANSail 1, 2, 3 and 4. Each CANSail level takes approximately 5 days to complete on average. Adept students have been able to complete multiple levels in this time frame. Sailors receive a CANSail certificate should they pass their level(s).
Introductory Programs - CANSail 1 and CANSail 2: Fundamental Skills Acquisition (Age 8 and older)
A fun sailing program, in which students sail Lasers in pairs. Requests by two students to sail together will be granted as long as safety standards can be guaranteed.
CANSail 1 - Introduction to Sailing. CANSail 1 teaches sailors the fundamental sailing skills and boat handling on all points of sail. Sailors can sail within defined boundaries set by a coach.
CANSail 2 - Basic Sailing. CANSail 2 teaches sailors to adjust their bodies and boats for changes in direction and wind speed while sailing and to perform boat handling maneuvers.
3 Weeks to choose from:
- July 2 to 5 (Weekdays. No class July 1)
- July 8 to 12 (Weekdays)
- July 15 to 19 (Weekdays)
Intermediate Programs - CANSail 3 and CANSail 4: Fundamental Skills Consolidation (Age 11 and older)
A fun sailing program, in which students sail their own Lasers or Quest RS in duo.
CANSail 3 - Intermediate Sailing. CANSail 3 teaches sailors to integrate the fundamental boat handling maneuvers, as well as applied sail trim. Sailors participate in a race to learn tactics.
CANSail 4 - Advanced Sailing. CANSail 4 teaches advanced boat handling skills where sailors can successfully execute maneuvers in competitive settings and for tactical and strategic purposes.
A 2 week program:
- July 22 to August 2 (Weekdays)
What does my child need to bring?
- Have them prepared to get wet! They will be spending 70% of the time on the water.
- A change of clothes, a bathing suit, a towel and a windbreaker are recommended.
- A life jacket (they must be comfortable swimming while wearing a life jacket).
