Sail Canada Basic Cruising Course
Who is this course for?
This course is for beginners with little or no sailing experience and those with some experience who want a Sail Canada Certification.
Prerequisites: NONE
Certification: SAIL CANADA BASIC CRUSING STANDARD
Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) AVAILABLE FOR $50
This is the first course in Sail Canada’s Cruising Series (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Offshore cruising).
What’s included?
Course text book
Sail Canada log book, exam, certification
Instruction (Ashore and Afloat) 28 hours
When are we Sailing?
2026 Dates
Weekend (four days over two weekends) Saturday and Sunday June 6 & 7 and 13 & 14
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
4 3 1 spot available
Weekday (four consecutive days) Tuesday to Friday June 23, 24, 25, 26
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
4 spots available
JUST ADDED
Weekday (four consecutive days) Thursday to Sunday July 2, 3, 4, 5
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
4 spots available
Where are we?
We will be sailing from our dock in the North Bay Marina, Memorial Dr. North Bay
46.3110° N, 79.4701° W
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
There are only 4 spots available on any course. Click to go to the course availability page and booking form.
NEXT STEPS AFTER ACHIEVING YOUR CERTIFICATION:
Join a Sailing Club Join a Yacht Club Buy your own boat
Practice your sailing skills
Dream about your next adventure and Plan How to make it HAPPEN!
VHF Radio License
Coastal Navigation
Intermediate Cruising
