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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 with 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!
All participants MUST agree with and affirm that they will follow all policies found in our Program Guide located on our website, sookesailingclub.ca .
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.
Summer Session: Week Long All Summer long, 9am-4pm each day Monday through Friday. Cost: $350 for the Week-Long 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:
If our scheduled offerings don’t work for you emailmembers@sookesailingclub.com and we would be happy to schedule a private lesson for you.
Summer camps will not occur on Monday, August 7 for BC Day or on Friday, September 4 for the Labour Day long weekend
We will make every effort to make accommodations if we must cancel a session due to the weather but refunds and credits are not given for sessions lost to weather.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel is more than two weeks before the beginning of your program you will receive a refund. If you cancel with seven days’ notice you will receive credit towards a future program. If you cancel inside of a week before the beginning of your program there will be no refund or credit given. Exceptions exist for extraordinary circumstances which will be evaluated by SSA on a case by case basis.
2023 Summer Session –
Mon July 3 – Fri July 7, 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon July 10 – Fri July 14, 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon July 17 – Fri July 21, 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon July 24 – Fri July 28, 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon July 31 – Fri Aug 4, 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
Tue Aug 8 – Fri Aug 11, 9am to 4pm each day …… $280.00 (no sailing Aug 7, BC Day)
Mon Aug 14 – Fri Aug 18, 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon Aug 21 – Fri Aug 25, 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
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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.
Summer Sessions: All Summer Long 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. Cost: … $350
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: read at Top of Page
Mon July 3 – Fri July 7 9am to 4pm each day …….. $350.00
Mon July 10 – Fri Jul 14 9am to 4pm each day ……$350.00
Mon July 17 – Fri July 21 9am to 4pm each day ……$350.00
Mon July 24 – Fri July 25 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon July 31 – Fri Aug 4 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
Tue Aug 8 – Fri Aug 11 9am to 4pm each day …… $280.00 (no sailing on BC Day, Aug 7)
Mon Aug 14 – Fri Aug 18 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon Aug 21 – Fri Aug 24 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon Aug 28 – Fri Sept 1 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
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: Monday – Friday All Summer Long 9am-4pm each day. Cost: $350.00
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 info@sookesailingclub.com
Scheduling Notes: read at top of Page
Mon Jul 3 – Fri Jul 7 9am to 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon July 10 – Fri July 14 9am – 4pm each day …….. $350.00
Mon Jul 17 – Fri Jul 21 9am – 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon July 24 – Fri July 28 9am – 4pm each day …….. $350.00
Mon July 31 – Fri Aug 4 9am – 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon Aug 8 – Fri Aug 11 9am – 4pm each day ……$280.00 (no sailing on BC Day, Aug 7)
Mon Aug 14 – Fri Aug 18 9am – 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon Aug 21 – Fri Aug 25 9am – 4pm each day …… $350.00
Mon Aug 28– Fri Sept 1 9am – 4pm each day …… $350.00
Adult Learn to Sail
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.
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 accredited curriculum.
If you are interested in the option for lessons outside of this schedule or on our Keelboat reach out to us at info@sookesailingclub.com