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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!
We have three programs up-coming in 2022 - more details can be found in the program descriptions below!
March Break Camp: March 21-25 9am-4pm Each Day. Cost: $350 For the Week-Long Session
Summer Camps: Week Long All Summer Long 9am-4pm Each Day. Cost: $350 for the Week-Long Session
Spring Weekend Camps: Sunday Mornings 9am - Noon 2 or 3 Sundays in a row. Cost: $40 per Sunday morning session.
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: Until September 3 9am-4pm Monday to Friday, After September 3 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday.
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.
Intro and Fundamentals of CANSail
Who: For sailors who are brand new to the sport or who are working on CANSail levels up to a CANSail 1.
Age: 6-12
Boats: Sailors will learn in our Opti or our Pirate sailboats.
March Break Session: March 21-25 9am-4pm Each Day. Cost: $350 For the Week-Long Session
Summer Session: Week Long All Summer Long 9am-4pm Each Day. Cost: $350 for the Week-Long Session
Spring Weekend Session: Sunday Mornings 9am - Noon 2 or 3 Sundays in a row. Cost: $40 per Sunday morning session.
This program is designed for those who are new to the sport and for those who have received a basic introduction to sailing. This program is focused completely on solidifying the fundamental skills of sailing: balance, steering and sail control. Sailors will get the opportunity to advance in their fundamental skills while also learning about general water safety and seamanship skills such as knot tying and exposure prevention.
Scheduling Notes:
Weekend Session: Sunday Mornings 9am - Noon. Sunday May 15, 22, 29
Weekend Session: Sunday Mornings 9am - Noon. Sunday June 12, 19, 26
Summer Session - July 4-8 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session - July 11-15 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session - July 18 - 22 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session - July 25 - 19 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session - August 2 - 5 9am to 4pm Each Day NO Sailing on Monday BC Day
Summer Session - August 8 - 12 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session - August 15- 19 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session - August 22 - 26 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session - August 29 - September 1 9am to 4pm Each Day NO Sailing on Friday for Labour Day Weekend
CANSail Intermediate
Who: For sailors excited about sailing who have at least their CANSail 1. CANSail Advanced is all about putting together sailor skills to help them advance and start going fast!
Age: 8-18
Boats: Sailors will learn in our Opti, Laser and 420 sailboats.
March Break Session: March 21-25 9am-4pm Each Day. Cost: $350 For the Week-Long Session
Summer Sessions: Week Long All Summer Long 9am-4pm Each Day. Cost: $350 for the Week-Long Session
Spring Weekend Sessions: Sunday Mornings 9am - Noon 2 or 3 Sundays in a row. Cost: $40 per Sunday morning session.
CANSail Intermediate is all about putting together sailor skills to help them advance and start going fast! This program is designed to challenge sailors and provide them with the opportunity to advance their skills to a place where they are comfortable and confident in their sailing skills. This program will be focused on combining sailing skills into complex skills to help sailors progress through their CANSail levels.
Scheduling Notes:
Weekend Session: Sunday Mornings 9am - Noon. Sunday May 15, 22, 29
Weekend Session: Sunday Mornings 9am - Noon. Sunday June 12, 19, 26
Summer Session: July 4 - 8 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session: July 11- 15 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session: July 18 - 22 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session: July 25 - 29 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session: August 2 - 5 9am to 4pm Each Day NO Sailing on Monday August 1 for BC Day
Summer Session: August 8 - 12 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session: August 15-19 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session: August 22 - 26 9am to 4pm Each Day
Summer Session: August 19 - September 1 9am to 4pm Each Day NO Sailing on Friday September 2 for Labour Day Long weekend
CANSail Advanced
Who: For sailors who have multiple years of experience, are looking to take the next step in their sailing or have participated in the SSA Race Team. This program will help sailors continue to advance in their skills and build them towards competition in the sport - a fun and exciting part of our sport.
Age: 8-18
Boats: Sailors will learn in our Opti, Laser and 420 sailboats.
Summer Sessions: Week Long All Summer Long 9am-4pm Each Day. Cost: $350 for the Week-Long Session
CANSail Advanced is about taking sailors to the next level! It's perfect for those who are excited about sailing as a sport and want to advance in their skillset and build stronger connections to the broader sailing community. CANSail Advanced will prepare sailors to take on the competition and join the SSA Race Team in the Fall.
If you think your sailor is right for this program and you're looking for more information or opportunities outside of the summer programming season you can email members@sookesailingclub.com
Scheduling Notes:
Summer Session: July 4-8 9am-4pm Each Day
Summer Session: July 11-15 9am-4pm Each Day
Summer Session: July 18-22 9am-4pm Each Day
Summer Session: July 25-29 9am-4pm Each Day
Summer Session: August 2-5 9am-4pm Each Day NO Sailing on Monday August 1 for BC Day
Summer Session: August 8-12 9am-4pm Each Day
Summer Session: August 15-19 9am-4pm Each Day
Summer Session: August 22-26 9am-4pm Each Day
Summer Session: August 29 -September 1 9am-4pm Each Day NO Sailing on Friday September 2 for Labour Day Long Weekend
Adult LTS
Who: For Adults who are new to the sport and want to learn, have taken a break and want to get back to sailing, or want to sharpen their existing skills.
Age: 18+
Boats: Sailors will learn in our Laser and 420 sailboats.
Spring Weekend Sessions: Sunday Mornings 9am - Noon 3 or 4 Sundays in a row. Cost: $40 per Sunday morning session.
Adult LTS is great for adults who want to get on the water and experience sailing at any skill level. The program is taught by our experienced team of CANSail certified coaches using this nationally accreditated curriculum.
If you are interested in the option for lessons outside of this schedule or on our Keelboat reach out to us at members@sookesailingclub.com
Scheduling Notes:
Weekend Session: Sunday Mornings 9am - Noon. Sunday May 15, 22, 29
Weekend Session: Sunday Mornings 9am - Noon. Sunday June 12, 19, 26
email: members@sookesailingclub.com
phone: 778-425-4030
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION AND ALL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY - KEEP SCROLLING IF YOU DON'T SEE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
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!
We have three programs up-coming in 2022 - more details can be found in the program descriptions below!
March Break Camp: March 21-25 9am-4pm Each Day. Cost: $350 For the Week-Long Session
Summer Camps: Week Long All Summer Long 9am-4pm Each Day. Cost: $350 for the Week-Long Session
Spring Weekend Camps: Sunday Mornings 9am - Noon 2 or 3 Sundays in a row. Cost: $40 per Sunday morning session.
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: Until September 3 9am-4pm Monday to Friday, After September 3 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday.
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.