Sailing

Sailing is a great way to rediscover your hometown and adopt a new perspective. Everyone from elementary schoolchildren to grandparents and even great-grandparents can learn to sail! The sailing community is welcoming, and you’re bound to meet wonderful sailors no matter where you go!

Adult sailors / junior sailing parents - join our DRSSC Spond Communication Hub to connect with sailing friends, Sailing instructors, and keep up with our activities & news! Spond is a fantastic (and free) app for sports clubs & can be accessed from a smart phone or a desktop.

JUNIORS

ADULTS

RACING

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JUNIOR SAILING

Junior Sailing School

Introduce your kids to the joy of sailing!

Junior sailing lessons are for ages 8 to 17. Students aged 18+ are encouraged to enroll in adult sailing lessons.

Summer Sailing Program Starts July 1st & ends August 16th
Full-day junior sailing sessions are offered by the week, Monday - Friday.
Lessons are 9 am - to 4 pm, with a supervised lunch 12-1 pm.

Junior sailing students spend a lot of time on the water and should expect to get wet! Basic swimming skills and comfort in the water is required.

The DRSSC Sailing program follows the national CANSail curriculum and is delivered by fully qualified sailing instructors. Students learn to sail through on-land training and on-water experiences in dinghies (small sailboats).

Students start in CANSail 1 and can progress up to CANSail 4, learning core sailing skills in a safe and fun environment.

Students interested in becoming instructors with the club are encouraged to discuss this with the Head Instructor or Sailing School director - it offers a great development path & an unbeatable summer job!

Equipment required:

Properly fitting PFD (life jacket) that meets Canadian government standards and has a pealess whistle attached (ie Fox 40 from
Canadian Tire)
Appropriate clothing for all types of weather, including a hat, windbreaker, and warm layers.
Closed-toe sandals, water shoes, or old running shoes that can get wet.
Towel, sunscreen, water bottle, and sunglasses (personal eyewear should be secured with a strap)

Junior Sailing Fees

We offer multi-week discounts as outlined below.

One week $325

Two weeks $585

Three weeks $875

Four weeks $1170

Five weeks $1465

Six weeks $1750

Seven weeks $2100

Free DRSSC Junior Membership Required for Sailing School

Junior Sailing Lesson Registration Contact:

Ashleigh Anne Cluff 343-369-3055 email

Registration System Closed

If you need a helping hand with lesson fees, our Don Clements Bursary Program is here for you. Please don't hesitate to reach out for more information. DRSSC is committed to making sure everyone has the opportunity to be part of our sailing community and join in the fun!

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ADULT SAILING

Adult Learn to Sail weekend program is finished for the 2024 season

The July 13-14 session was a sell-out and a huge success!

Stay tuned for 2025 adult Learn-to-Sail opportunities!

Fees

Non-Member: $250
(includes a 2024 season new adult sailing membership!)
DRSSC Sailing new member: $125 / weekend
DRSSC Court and Rowing Members: $250
(includes 2024 new adult sailing membership!)

Pre-Requisites:

No previous sailing experience is necessary
A high level of fitness is not required, however participants should be capable of moving about freely in a sailing dinghy and should expect to spend some time in the water, as righting a capsized dinghy is one of the safety skills that will be taught.

Skills Acquired:

At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to rig and sail a sailing dinghy in light to moderate winds.
Graduates are encouraged to join in on Tuesday/Thursday race nights and

Equipment Required:

Properly fitting PFD (life jacket) that meets Canadian government standards and has a pealess whistle attached (ie Fox 40 from Canadian Tire)
Appropriate clothing for all types of weather, including a hat, windbreaker, and warm layers.
Closed toe sandals, water shoes, or old running shoes that get wet.
Towel, sunscreen, water bottle, and sunglasses (personal eyewear should be secured with a strap)

Once you are a member we really encourage you to put your new skills in action and join our Tuesday night race program below!

If you are unable to join the lesson program on the date it is held, or would just like to try sailing, several of our members would be happy to take you out for an introductory sail. Contact the Sailing Director John Wills at 613-584-2879 or via email to be matched up.

Adult Learn to Sail - Give Sailing a Try!

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Racing & Regattas

Become a DRSSC Sailing Member and join our sailing community!

Whether you're an experienced sailor, or new to the sport, we have something for everyone!

DRSSC Sailing hosts friendly sailing races every Tuesday and Thursday evening. To participate in these races as skipper or crew, you must be a sailing member of DRSSC.

Membership Fee:
A DRSSC Sailing Membership is $250.

New members enjoy a special first-year rate of just $125.

Regattas:

Our last regatta of the 2024 season is being held on August 24th!

Registration closes August 22nd.

Tuesday Evening Races:

Schedule and Format: Races commence at 6 PM on a marked course close to the harbor. We aim for three races each night, weather permitting.
Vessels: Both dinghies and keelboats are welcome, with separate starts for keelboats if we have enough participants.
Preparation: The sailing school opens at 5 PM for access to club boats, sails, and rigging.

Further Details:

Post-Race Gatherings: Celebrate your race at the Hexagon for some after-race socializing with fellow sailors.

Beginners Welcome: New to sailing? Contact the sailing director at watersports@drscc.ca to join an experienced crew.

Guest Participation: Racing members may include an occasional guest in their crew. Every guest must sign the DRSSC waiver before each evening racing event.

Visiting Skippers: Are you a skipper from out of town? Contact John for more racing info.

Race Support: Our race committee, staffed by instructors trained in emergency water rescue, ensures safety during races.

Additional Membership Benefits: Use a club dinghy on race nights and access to all necessary equipment from the sailing school.