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Opti Basic Sailing
(6 - 12 years)
For kids with no or limited sail-
ing experience. This program
teaches students the fundamen-
tal elements of sailing in the
Optimist dinghy with a focus on
sailor development and fun. With
opportunities to sail both with a
partner or singlehanded, stu-
dents can master simple sailing
technique remarkably fast.
Monday - Friday
#38371 June 29 - July 3
#38813 July 27 - 31
#38814 August 17 - 21
9:00 - 3:30
$280/5
Comox Marina
Park Gazebo
Opti Advanced Sailing
(7 - 12 years)
Pre-requisite Opti Basic. Young
sailors continue to develop basic
sailing skills learned in Opti
Basic as well as introduce more
advanced skills with increased
independence.
Monday - Friday
#38373 July 6 - 10
#38373 August 10 - 14
9:00 - 3:30 pm
Comox Marina
Park Gazebo
$280/5
Opti “Fast” Sailing
(8 - 12 years)
For young sailors who want to
sail fast but not sure they want
to join our race team. A limited
number of spots are available to
introduce sailors to racing. All
levels of sailors welcome. Opti
Fast sailors will be taught along-
side the race team one evening
or one weekend day a week. Con-
tact for
more information.
Optimist Sailing
Wet Feet
(5 - 8 years)
A camp for little sailors designed
to introduce them to salt water,
sea life and sailing. Focused on
creating a safe and fun environ-
ment on the water. This program
aims to instill confidence as a
base for further sailing programs.
Monday - Friday
July 13 - 17
#38370 9:00 - 11:30 am
#38811 12:30 - 3:00 pm
$150/5
Tuesday - Friday
August 4 - 7
#38812 12:30 - 3:00 pm
$120/4
Comox Marina
Park Gazebo
Sailing Youth Advanced
(12 - 18 years)
Pre-requisite Youth Basic, Opti
Basic or equivalent course. Run
by experienced double handed
coaches this course will empha-
size sailing fast by promoting the
mastery of advanced boat han-
dling skills and racing theory. Ca-
tered for individual development,
this course provides the skills
necessary to gain confidence as
an independent sailor.
#38376 Monday - Friday
August 10 - 14
9:00 - 3:30
Comox Park Gazebo
$280
Youth Fast
(12 - 18 years)
For youth sailors who want to
sail fast but not sure they want
to join our race team we have
a limited number of spots to
introduce sailors to racing. Youth
Fast sailors will be taught along-
side the race team one evening
a week. Contact cbscraceteam@
for more information
Youth Basic Sailing
(12 - 18 years)
For new sailors or those with lim-
ited sailing experience. Learn the
basics of sailing with experienced
CAN Sail Instructors. The course
will cover terminology, points of
sail, knots, rigging, sail trim, tack-
ing, gybing, and boating safety in-
cluding righting a capsized boat.
For more information please visit
#38375 Monday - Friday
July 6 - 10
#38816 Tuesday - Saturday
August 4 - 8
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$280/5
Comox Park Gazebo
All sailing
programs meet at
Comox Marina
Park Gazebo.