PLEASE READ THIS SECTION AND ALL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY
Welcome to SSA: We offer sailing instruction for the community of Sooke and beyond. Following the Sail Canada CANSail training model and offering CANSail levels 1-6 from our team of experienced certified sailing coaches. Come and join us to learn how to sail at any age, we offer lessons for sailors aged six and up. We strive to create a safe, fun, instructive and exciting environment for all and look forward to you joining us on the water!
March Break Program 2021: This March we will be running our March Break Camp for two weeks. The camp will run March 15 - 19 and then March 22 - 26, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm each day at 7369 West Coast Rd (just past Grant Rd at the bottom of the hill). There will be three groups available - (1) Wetfeet (an introduction to sailing & for those sailors 6-9 years old), (2) Opti Introduction/Intermediate (a group for those sailors 10+ who have some sailing experience, particularly in the Opti), (3) Intermediate Single & Double-Handed (for those sailors 12+ who have some sailing experience, for those who wish to be in double-handed they will be assigned a partner for the entire camp). For more details on the programs please consult with the section below.
Spring Program 2021: This spring we will be offering programming every Wednesday and Thursday Afterschool from 3:30-6:30 (starting on March 31) and every weekend with morning (9am -Noon) and afternoon (1pm-4pm) sessions each day. Afterschool Program: Will include a Opti Intro & Intermediate Group for sailors 6-13 and a Youth (up to 18) Singlehanded + Doublehanded Intermediate Program for sailors with experience. Weekend Program: Will include a Opti Intro & Intermediate Group for sailors 6-13 and a Singlehanded + Doublehanded Intermediate Program for sailors with experience and will include an adult learn to sail in dinghies program.
Navy League and Sea Cadets: If you are involved in the Navy League or Sea Cadets organizations please reach out to members@sookesailingclub.com before completing your registration.
For more information email us at members@sookesailingclub.com, go to www.sookesailing.com or call us at 778-425-4030. Or you can visit us at Sooke Bay Marine Center 7369 west coast rd during our session times starting March 15. (March Break 2021 - 15 - 26 during weekdays, weekends starting in April, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon - starting March 31).
CAL20 Keelboats: Out popular keelboat program will be back later this spring, it is currently suspended as we cannot follow all physical distancing rules on-board. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sooke Sailing Association does not provide refunds for cancellation on inclement weather days. We will do our best to provide an appropriate alternative activity or a makeup session, if possible.
COVID-19: We are following all public health guidelines regarding COVID-19 and we expect all particpants and their guardians to do the same. Not following COVID-19 regulations will result in removal from the program without a refund. All of our COVID-19.
All participants MUST agree with and affirm that they will follow all policies found in our Program Guide as well as the Policies found within the SSA Public Google Drive at the following link: https://bit.ly/SSAPublic.
Each Session below is for either Week 1 of the break (March 15-19) or Week Two of the break (March 22-26) and will also correspond to a group. Please read the descriptions below regarding the groups carefully. The program runs Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Wetfeet & Introduction to Sailing: This program is modelled on the CANSail Wetfeet and CANSail 1 curriculum. Designed for sailors with limited experience, it is focused on getting sailors comfortable on the water and developing their fundamental skills of sailing. This program is open to sailors aged six (6) to ten (10) at any skill level and experience.
Opti Intro & Intermediate: This program will cover the CANSail 1 to 3 curriculum (dependant on sailor existing skill level) in the Optimist sailboat (a great boat for young sailors up to 15 years old and 150lbs). This program is open to sailors 10+ who have previous sailing experience.
Intermediate Single-Handed & Double-Handed: This program will cover the CANSail 2 and up curriculum (dependant on sailor existing skill level) in the Pirate, Laser and Byte sailboats (all boats designed for sailors 12+ with some experience). This program is open to all sailors 12-18 who have at least one (1) year of sailing experience.
Wetfeet & Introduction to Sailing Week One - March 15-19
Wetfeet & Introduction to Sailing Week Two - March 22-26
Opti Intro & Intermediate Week One - March 15-19
Opti Intro & Intermediate Week Two - March 22-26
Intermediate Single-Handed and Double-Handed Week One - March 15-19
Intermediate Single-Handed and Double-Handed Week Two - March 22-26
The Spring Weekend Program will run on the designated weekends (not every weekend) with sessions in both the morning and afternoon on Saturdays and Sundays.
Each session below corresponds to a number of days & either the morning or afternoon as well as the group. For example: Adult Dinghy, April 3 & 10, Morning Session 9am-Noon OR Opti Intro & Intermediate, April 18 & 25, Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm. Please make sure you are selecting the appropriate session.
Group Options Being Offered:
Adult Dinghy: Learn to sail for those 18+. This program covers the CANSail curriculum at the appropriate level for the participating sailors and teaches the basics to help get you out on the water. This program is offered in our Laser, Byte and Pirate dinghies.
Intermediate Single-Handed & Double-Handed: This program will cover the CANSail 2 and up curriculum (dependant on sailor existing skill level) in the Pirate, Laser and Byte sailboats (all boats designed for sailors 12+ with some experience). This program is open to all sailors 12-18 who have at least one (1) year of sailing experience.
Opti Intro & Intermediate: This program will cover the CANSail 1 to 3 curriculum (dependant on sailor existing skill level) in the Optimist sailboat (a great boat for young sailors up to 15 years old and 150lbs). This program is open to sailors 6+ who have previous sailing experience.
Intermediate SH & DH, March 6, April 3 & April 10, Morning Session 9am-Noon
Intermediate SH & DH, March 6, April 3 & April 10, Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm
Intermediate SH & DH, March 7, April 4, April 11, Morning Session 9am-Noon
Intermediate SH & DH, March 7, April 4, April 11, Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm
Opti, March 6, April 3, April 10, Morning Session 9am-Noon
Opti, March 6, April 3, April 10, Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm
Opti, March 7, April 4, April 11, Morning Session 9am-Noon
Opti, March 7, April 4, April 11, Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm
Adult, March 6, April 3, April 10, Morning Session 9am-Noon
Adult, March 6, April 3, April 10, Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm
Adult, March 7, April 4, April 11, Morning Session 9am-Noon
Adult, March 7, April 4, April 11, Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm
The Spring After-School Program will run on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm-6:30pm.
Group Options Being Offered:
Intermediate Single-Handed & Double-Handed: This program will cover the CANSail 2 and up curriculum (dependant on sailor existing skill level) in the Pirate, Laser and Byte sailboats (all boats designed for sailors 12+ with some experience). This program is open to all sailors 12-18 who have at least one (1) year of sailing experience.
Opti Intro & Intermediate: This program will cover the CANSail 1 to 3 curriculum (dependant on sailor existing skill level) in the Optimist sailboat (a great boat for young sailors up to 15 years old and 150lbs). This program is open to sailors 6+ who have previous sailing experience.
Intermediate SH & DH, March 31, April 7 & April 14,
Intermediate SH & DH, April 1, April 8 & April 15,
Opti, March 31, April 7, April 14,
Opti, April 1, April 8 & April 15,
The Spring Weekend Program will run on the designated weekends (not every weekend) with sessions in both the morning and afternoon on Saturdays and Sundays.
Each session below corresponds to a number of days & either the morning or afternoon as well as the group. For example: Adult Dinghy, April 3 & 10, Morning Session 9am-Noon OR Opti Intro & Intermediate, April 18 & 25, Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm. Please make sure you are selecting the appropriate session.
Group Options Being Offered:
Adult Dinghy: Learn to sail for those 18+. This program covers the CANSail curriculum at the appropriate level for the participating sailors and teaches the basics to help get you out on the water. This program is offered in our Laser, Byte and Pirate dinghies.
Intermediate Single-Handed & Double-Handed: This program will cover the CANSail 2 and up curriculum (dependant on sailor existing skill level) in the Pirate, Laser and Byte sailboats (all boats designed for sailors 12+ with some experience). This program is open to all sailors 12-18 who have at least one (1) year of sailing experience.
Opti Intro & Intermediate: This program will cover the CANSail 1 to 3 curriculum (dependant on sailor existing skill level) in the Optimist sailboat (a great boat for young sailors up to 15 years old and 150lbs). This program is open to sailors 6+ who have previous sailing experience.
Intermediate SH & DH, April 17, April 24 & May 1, Morning Session 9am-Noon
Intermediate SH & DH, April 17,, April 24 & May 1, Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm
Intermediate SH & DH, April 18, April 25 & May 2, Morning Session 9am-Noon
Intermediate SH & DH, April 18, April 25, & May 2 Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm
Opti, April 17, April 24, May 1, Morning Session 9am-Noon
Opti, April 17, April 24, May 1, Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm
Opti, April 18, April 25, May 2, Morning Session 9am-Noon
Opti, April 18, April 25, May 2, Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm
Adult, April 17, April 24, May 1 Morning Session 9am-Noon
Adult, April 17, April 24, May 1 Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm
Adult, April 18, April 25, May 2, Morning Session 9am-Noon
Adult, April 18, April 25, May 2, Afternoon Session 1pm-4pm
The Spring After-School Program will run on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm-6:30pm.
Group Options Being Offered:
Intermediate Single-Handed & Double-Handed: This program will cover the CANSail 2 and up curriculum (dependant on sailor existing skill level) in the Pirate, Laser and Byte sailboats (all boats designed for sailors 12+ with some experience). This program is open to all sailors 12-18 who have at least one (1) year of sailing experience.
Opti Intro & Intermediate: This program will cover the CANSail 1 to 3 curriculum (dependant on sailor existing skill level) in the Optimist sailboat (a great boat for young sailors up to 15 years old and 150lbs). This program is open to sailors 6+ who have previous sailing experience.
Intermediate SH & DH, April 21, April 28 & May 5
Intermediate SH & DH, April 22, April 29, May 6
Opti, April 21, April 28 & May 5
Opti, April 22, April 29, May 6
email: info@sookesailing.com
phone: 778-425-4030
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION AND ALL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY
Welcome to SSA: We offer sailing instruction for the community of Sooke and beyond. Following the Sail Canada CANSail training model and offering CANSail levels 1-6 from our team of experienced certified sailing coaches. Come and join us to learn how to sail at any age, we offer lessons for sailors aged six and up. We strive to create a safe, fun, instructive and exciting environment for all and look forward to you joining us on the water!
March Break Program 2021: This March we will be running our March Break Camp for two weeks. The camp will run March 15 - 19 and then March 22 - 26, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm each day at 7369 West Coast Rd (just past Grant Rd at the bottom of the hill). There will be three groups available - (1) Wetfeet (an introduction to sailing & for those sailors 6-9 years old), (2) Opti Introduction/Intermediate (a group for those sailors 10+ who have some sailing experience, particularly in the Opti), (3) Intermediate Single & Double-Handed (for those sailors 12+ who have some sailing experience, for those who wish to be in double-handed they will be assigned a partner for the entire camp). For more details on the programs please consult with the section below.
Spring Program 2021: This spring we will be offering programming every Wednesday and Thursday Afterschool from 3:30-6:30 (starting on March 31) and every weekend with morning (9am -Noon) and afternoon (1pm-4pm) sessions each day. Afterschool Program: Will include a Opti Intro & Intermediate Group for sailors 6-13 and a Youth (up to 18) Singlehanded + Doublehanded Intermediate Program for sailors with experience. Weekend Program: Will include a Opti Intro & Intermediate Group for sailors 6-13 and a Singlehanded + Doublehanded Intermediate Program for sailors with experience and will include an adult learn to sail in dinghies program.
Navy League and Sea Cadets: If you are involved in the Navy League or Sea Cadets organizations please reach out to members@sookesailingclub.com before completing your registration.
For more information email us at members@sookesailingclub.com, go to www.sookesailing.com or call us at 778-425-4030. Or you can visit us at Sooke Bay Marine Center 7369 west coast rd during our session times starting March 15. (March Break 2021 - 15 - 26 during weekdays, weekends starting in April, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon - starting March 31).
CAL20 Keelboats: Out popular keelboat program will be back later this spring, it is currently suspended as we cannot follow all physical distancing rules on-board. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sooke Sailing Association does not provide refunds for cancellation on inclement weather days. We will do our best to provide an appropriate alternative activity or a makeup session, if possible.
COVID-19: We are following all public health guidelines regarding COVID-19 and we expect all particpants and their guardians to do the same. Not following COVID-19 regulations will result in removal from the program without a refund. All of our COVID-19.
All participants MUST agree with and affirm that they will follow all policies found in our Program Guide as well as the Policies found within the SSA Public Google Drive at the following link: https://bit.ly/SSAPublic.