• CANSail 1 – Introduction to sailing. CANSail 1 teaches sailors the fundamental sailing skills including basic sheeting, steering, and boat handling on all points of sail. Sailors can sail within defined boundaries set by an instructor
• 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 manoeuvers in a controlled manner while in a controlled setting.

These programs will primarily be taught in our Kingfisher Prams, and in select circumstances our Optis. The BYC's Cansail programs are 2 weeks in duration, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm.

Please note that all sailors will have a once per season CanSail fee of $30 applied to the first session for which they are registered.

If you have any questions on the proper course placement for your sailor please contact us at learn.to.sail@brasdoryachtclub.com.

CANSail Level 2 is a REQUIRED PREREQUISITE in order to register for this course. Students registered for this course may be asked to provide proof they have achieved at least their CANSail 2 level. Students who don't have their CANSail 2 will not be able to participate in this course.

• CANSail 3 – Intermediate sailing. CANSail 3 teaches sailors to integrate the fundamental boat handling manoeuvers and balance with basic tactics and strategy as well as applied sail trim. Sailors are exposed to a greater variety of conditions and participate in a club race or club training camp.
• CANSail 4 – Advanced sailing. CANSail 4 teaches sailors to perform advanced boat handling manoeuvers in a variety of conditions. Sailors can successfully execute manoeuvers in competitive settings and for tactical and strategic purposes. Sailors participate in a one to two-day local regatta.
• CANSail 5 – Basic integration of racing. CANSail 5 fully integrates boat handling with tactics and strategy. Sailors are also introduced to the concept of rig tuning and its relation to boat trim and conditions. Sailors participate in a one to two-day local regatta.
• CANSail 6 – Full integration of racing. CANSail 6 fully integrates boat handling, sail trim, and rig setup with racing. Sailors train to perform all skills within a competitive race setting in order to achieve accurate sailing within a regatta and in all conditions. Sailors participate in a regional or provincial regatta.

These programs will primarily be taught in our Club 420's, and Optis. Students enrolled in CANSail 3-6 programs will be taught racing skills, as well as advanced theory. These courses are prerequisites to becoming a CANSail certified coach. The BYC's Cansail programs are 2 weeks in duration, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm.

Please note that all sailors will have a once per season CanSail fee of $30 applied to the first session for which they are registered.

If you have any questions on the proper course placement for your sailor please contact us at learn.to.sail@brasdoryachtclub.com.

WetFeet – Introduction to sailing for sailors aged five to eight years and designed for implementation in an Optimist type Dinghy.

Wetfeet will primarily be taught in our Kingfisher Prams, and in select circumstances our Optis. This program is a half-day program taking place over the course of a week (Mon-Fri) in the mornings 9am-12pm.

Please note that all sailors will have a once per season CanSail fee of $30 applied to the first session for which they are registered.

If you have any questions on the proper course placement for your sailor please contact us at learn.to.sail@brasdoryachtclub.com.

This course is a 6-week long introductory program that focuses on various sailing techniques and skills taking place 1 night per week. The program will be taught using our double-handed 420 sailboats. Class dates are TBD based on demand and will take place from 6 pm to dusk (time-varying on time of year).

Please note that all sailors will have a once per season CanSail fee of $30 applied to the first session for which they are registered.

If you have any questions on the proper course placement for yourself please contact us at learn.to.sail@brasdoryachtclub.com.