Learn to sail on a 31 ft. Catalina sailboat with a certified Sail Canada instructor.
Then, join the Club and enjoy a summer of Sailing on our boats.

Lessons

Learn to sail on this 31 ft. Catalina sailboat. Ron Hosking is a certified Sail Canada instructor with over 20 years teaching experience.

Basic Cruising Course
Basic Cruising Course
Evening Course
Evening Course
Launch Day
Launch Day
School Boat
School Boat
Frenchman's Bay Marina
Frenchman’s Bay Marina

 

Basic Cruising Standard

Sail Canada certificate course

28 hours, minimum 18 hours on the water

Includes PCOC exam and license

Weekends or weekdays

$695 pp, plus HST

Introduction to Sailing

Sail Canada introductory course

4 hours of sailing

Includes review of nautical terms and fundamentals of sailing

Weekdays, evenings or weekends

$150 pp, plus HST

Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC)

Mandatory for all operators of boats with motors

2 hour theory review plus 45 minute exam

Evenings or weekends – call for schedule

$60 pp, plus HST

VHF Radio Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC)

5 hours including exam

Includes Digital Selective Calling (DSC) endorsement

2 evenings

$120 pp, plus HST

Sailing Club

Want to sail? Don’t have a boat? No Problem!

Swans Sailing Club provides the opportunity for sailors to enjoy the pleasures of sailing, and to develop excellent seamanship skills in a friendly, safe and supportive atmosphere.

Swans provides Catalina 22 sailboats for your unlimited use with other members.

swans sailing club

Annual membership is $1,200 plus HST,  or $300 per month.  Second family member is $800, or $200 per month.

Prerequisites:  PCOC license + Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard or equivalent

Swans Membership Application2019

Frenchman's Bay
Frenchman’s Bay
Cygnet
Cygnet
Encore Mariah
Encore Mariah

 

Charters/Cruises

We also offer 4-hour skippered cruises, with instruction, for up to 5 people. Use it as a gift certificate for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.  For more information, Contact us