We're back for another great season of Women's Sailing! 

If you're new to the Women's Sailing program, this is a community of female sailors that strive for a friendly environment and encourage an active lifestyle on the island while enjoying the company of others for a low-stress experience. With a wide range of skill levels - from beginners to long-time racers/cruisers - our sailing instructors and occasional volunteers work with the participants to achieve their sailing goals.

Please note: This course is not solely focused on learning to sail or evaluation of CANSail levels, although it's a great way toto continue learning! Your instructors and other women in the program can help guide you on next steps or other sailing opportunities outside this group

Suggested Prerequisite: Adult Learn to sail.

Monday Evenings from 6:00 to 9:00pm

RCYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. RCYC Members are offered a Member discount which will require a discount code. Please select the RCYC Member discount when prompted and enter code. The code can be accessed by emailing sailing@rcyc.ca

This one day introductory course provides insight into the fundamental skills of sailing. The course will cover some basic theory before heading out on the water so you can try sailing before before joining a full course. The course will also cover the different pathways to learning and what courses are available in the market. All are welcome - no experience necessary!

RCYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. RCYC Members are offered a Member discount which will require a discount code. Please select the RCYC Member discount when prompted and enter code. The code can be accessed by emailing sailing@rcyc.ca

Are you looking to review some basic cruising skills or get some additional instruction to bolster your on-the-water knowledge or more time on the water?

This course offers more time on the water to improve your sailing skills. The instructor will practice various skills such as points of sail, boat handling , docking, anchoring, , sail trim, and MOB.

RCYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. RCYC Members are offered a Member discount which will require a discount code. Please select the RCYC Member discount when prompted and enter code. The code can be accessed by emailing sailing@rcyc.ca

The Adult Learn to Sail follows the CANSail curriculum and is ideal for beginners. The courses uses small and responsive boat that are exciting, but stable in teaching the fundamental skills of sailing. The course is taught by an experienced Sail Canada instructor. Course curriculum includes:

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 skills in a controlled manner while in a controlled setting.

Courses run Tuesday AND Wednesday evenings from 6-9 pm for 4 Consecutive Weeks

RCYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. RCYC Members are offered a Member discount which will require a discount code. Please select the RCYC Member discount when prompted and enter code. The code can be accessed by emailing sailing@rcyc.ca

This course is for those interested in keelboat sailing. The Basic Cruising course will explain seamanship and boat-handling skills required for sailboat cruising. The course teaches you to enjoy a day sail, safely and efficiently in moderate wind and sea conditions. This Sail Canada certification course is taught by a certified instructor and provides an internationally recognized certification. Whether your goal is learning or upgrading your skills, chartering a boat or becoming a boat owner, this course will get you heading in the right direction.

Courses run Monday & Wednesday evening from 6-9 pm for 4 Consecutive Weeks OR Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm for 2 Consecutive Weekends. Maximum of 4 students per instructor. All courses include theory lessons, practical on water, exam, textbook and logbook

RCYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. RCYC Members are offered a Member discount which will require a discount code. Please select the RCYC Member discount when prompted and enter code. The code can be accessed by emailing sailing@rcyc.ca

Interested in Learning more about racing. Join the crew on Tuesday evening and be right in the action. Participants will compete in a Tuesday night club race with an experienced instructor guiding them around the course. Racing skills will vary each night based on participant demands and sailing situations. Participants will rotate to learn the various positions in the boat. Open to both Youth (14+) and Adults.

Racing starts at 6:15pm, Boat Leaves the Dock at 5:30pm

Tuesday Night Only

RCYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. RCYC Members are offered a Member discount which will require a discount code. Please select the RCYC Member discount when prompted and enter code. The code can be accessed by emailing sailing@rcyc.ca

Team racing is hectic, fast paced, and great fun. Enjoy it, get out there, make mistakes, lose races, because there’s always at least one moment that makes your day! Races are about 10-15 minutes in length, but you’ll end up doing a lot of them throughout the evening.

Register below as a Team Captain or Crew

Team Captains x 6 - Responsible for getting crew for your boat (3 sailors per boat)

Crew - Sailors that wish to join, learn, be part of a team and socialize.

(Teams will be randomly drawn each week unless a specific team wishes to sail together)

Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 to 9:00pm (approx)

Format - 3 boats vs 3 boats

White sail only using Club Sonars

RCYC Members Discount: The cost shown is reflective of the Non-Member fee. RCYC Members are offered a Member discount which will require a discount code. Please select the RCYC Member discount when prompted and enter code. The code can be accessed by emailing sailing@rcyc.ca