Adult Learn to Sail
Membership Program 2008

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, Senior 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 One or Level Two. The cost is $225.00+GST, which also includes the CYA book "Basic Cruising Skills". Additional sets of lessons (dependant on availability) may be taken for $195.00 + GST. 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.

Level One
The Level One 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 Two
Level One or equivalent sailing knowledge and experience is the prerequisite for Level Two. 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 One & Level Two 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 seven “Shark” class boats, the 24 ft keelboat on which lessons are given.

2008 Sessions:

SESSION 1:	June 02 - June 25
SESSION 2:	July 02 - July 30
SESSION 3:	August 06– September 03
(no lesson scheduled for July 09 or September 01)

Crew Bank
All KYC members are encouraged to register with the KYC Crew Bank if interested in racing Tuesdays and Thursdays.

How to Apply

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1. In person at the KYC office
2. By fax: 548-8876
3. By mail: 1 Maitland Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2V3
4. By e-mail: office@kingstonyachtclub.com