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Adult Learn to Sail 2012
New Reduced Price & Food/Beverage Credit for 2012
We are happy to announce a 33% reduction in the 2012 Adult Learn to Sail (Adult LTS) lesson fees. The total cost for a set of 8 lessons will now be $473 (including an Associate Membership, HST not included).
In addition, people who are first time members joining the Adult LTS program will receive a $100 Food and Beverage credit* per membership that can be used at the Club before September 30th. We would love to see you take advantage of the great facilities we have at the Club.
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Introduction
To participate in the Adult Learn to Sail course you must first become a member of KYC. The course is offered to Family, Single or Associate members. To find out which membership is right for you check out the KYC Membership Categories.
The Adult Learn to Sail course consists of eight “On the Water” lessons at Level I or Level II. The cost is $165 (HST not included), which also includes the CYA book "Basic Cruising Skills". Additional sets of lessons may be taken for $140 (HST not included). Download the application form for KYC Adult Learn to Sail fill it out and return it to the office along with payment to secure your spot today.
Course Descriptions 
The courses are taught by volunteer club members who have a broad range of experience, from world cruising to world championship racing. Lessons are on the water, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, with contingency for foul weather. Participants must provide their own Personal Flotation Device (PFD) or Life Jacket approved by the Ministry of Transportation and wear soft soled (non marking) shoes that have a good grip and have their Pleasure Craft Operators Card (P.C.O.C.).
Level I
The Level I course is designed for individuals who have never sailed or have limited sailing experience. An instructor will be on board each boat to teach fundamental sailing skills. There are no more than three students per boat. Students will learn tacking, gybing, and sailing on all points of sail with appropriate sail trim. Students will alternate between crewing and helming to gain experience in all tasks. The course will also cover basic terminology, safety, rules of the road, weather; man overboard recovery, and other basic seamanship.
Level II 
Level I or equivalent sailing knowledge and experience is the prerequisite for Level II. Students must possess basic sailing skills for this course as they will sail the boats without an instructor on board. The instructor will coach from a nearby powerboat. Students will learn how to handle a spinnaker and improve their basic sailing skills. This level course is a great confidence builder in boat handling.
Both Level I & Level II are based upon the Canadian Yachting Association Basic Cruising Standard. CYA certification is not included in the base lessons, but can be arranged for an additional fee.
Community Club
Qualified sailors, subject to evaluation, may then choose to participate in the KYC Community Club program. Upgrading to a Single or Family membership is required. Members of the KYC Community Club have access to the KYC fleet of “Shark” class boats, the 24 ft keelboat on which lessons are given.
2012 Sessions:
Session A: May 28th – June 20th
Session B: July 2nd – July 25th
Session C: August 6th – September 5th (no lessons on August 27th or 29th)
 Application Forms
Crew Bank
All KYC members are encouraged to register with the KYC Crew Bank if interested in racing Tuesdays and Thursdays. A White Sail (no spinnaker) start will be available for those interested in getting started in racing!
* Conditions apply to the F&B Credit. See the application form for more details
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