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The 2011 season is over - for information about next summer's programs, contact Paul Filbee-Dexter, Vice-Commdore (Junior Sail).

2011 Info is below:

Youth Sailing at SMSC

St. Margaret Sailing Club's Junior Sailing programs are an active and fun way to allow young sailors to spend their summer days enjoying life on the water while developing lifelong friendships. Our courses are taught by Canadian Yachting Association certified instructors who allow students to experience sailing in a fun-filled, challenging and safe manner.

Youth Sailing Program Info:

• All learn to sail classes run weekdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm
• The popular lunch program will be offered again this year
• Sailors must have their own approved PFD
• Membership isn't required for youth learn to sail programs
• There is no additional HST on top of the listed prices
• Programs are tax deductible

Programs Offered:

Opti-Rec (age 8-10)

This 2 week program is an introduction to the one-person ’Optimist’ sailboat and is appropriate for young sailors ages 8 to 10. Days are split between sailing an Optimist and recreational activities that include field games, nature walks, visiting local beaches by water, and swimming. No experience required.

Session 1  July 4 - 15
Session 2  July 18 - 29
Session 3  August 1 - 12
Session 4  August 15 - 26

White Sail (age 10 - 14)

White Sail may be completed after taking Opti-Rec or with no sailing experience at all. This class is taught in two person Echo's and smaller one person Optimists and covers basic sailing skills (White I, II & III). Now available in two week sessions!

Session 1  July 4 - 15
Session 2  July 18 - 29
Session 3  August 1 - 12
Session 4  August 15 - 26

Bronze Sail (age 12 - 16)

Bronze Sail is taken after White Sail and covers advanced sailing skill like trapeze, spinnakers and sail theory. Instruction takes place in C420s which are a larger, two person dinghy. Classes often participate in the local regatta circuit as an introductory racing experience. Bronze Sail is a four week program.

Session 1  July 4 - 29
Session 2  August 1 - 26

Race Team

With a focus on honing their race skills, these advanced sailors use Laser Radials and our Club 420s to compete in the Maritime sailing circuit, keeping SMSC as their home base and training centre. The preliminary summer schedule is below:

June Tune  June 5 - 30
Sundays 10 - 4
Tuesdays 4:30 - 7:30
Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30

July  July 4 - 29
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30

August  August 1 - 26
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30

Regattas

ARK - July 16,17
Bay Wind - July 23,24
Lunenburg - August 1,2 (Possible)
Sail East - August 4 - 7 (Possible)
Kennedy Cup - August 25,26 (Possible)
CYA Youth Nationals - August 27 - September 1

Pricing

Program                 Member Price                  Non-Member Price

Opti                            $ 345                                  $ 385
White Sail                    $ 312.50                              $ 350
Bronze Sail                   $ 625                                   $ 700
Race Team                  $ 1050                                 $ 1200
Race 420 Rental           $ 275                                   $ 300

Check back soon for a detailed 2011 program guide.

Note: Tax receipts for 2010 have been issued electronically. If you are eligible and did not receive a receipt, would like us to mail a hard copy, or have any issues with the receipt you were issued please contact using the link below.

For further information regarding the program, please contact:

Paul Dexter, Head Instructor at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 489-3394

James Edwards, Vice Commodore Junior Sail.