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.
Dates and fees coming soon.
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.
Dates and fees coming soon.
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).
