SailingCrossbow

ABOUT CROSSBOW!

"Crossbow" is an ideal, stable platform to learn, be it for sailing skills, navigation, seamanship, boat handling, sail setting, and much more.  

A 35 foot cruiser/ racer sailboat, Crossbow was designed by Californian Doug Peterson and built in England.  She is strong, stable, seaworthy, 'seakindly' and comfortable to sail.   As testament to her seaworthiness, Crossbow has completed two transatlantic crossings, and participated in the famous Newport - Bermuda yacht race.   Her 14,000 lbs displacement is supported by a lead ballast keel of 6,900 lbs, making her very stable for new sailors and racers alike.  

As a Sailing School, our mission is to encourage safe and enjoyable sailing by offering a range of programs that meet your requirements.  We want to make your sailing learning fun so that you can progress with confidence.  Working with the established curricula from Sail Canada Basic Cruising and Start Keelboat Sailing,  we build on these to provide you with hands on experience in a friendly environment that works at your pace.  We also offer programs that are tailored to individual specific sailing requirements.  

In addition to  our short, one-day courses, 'Crossbow's sleeping accommodation for up to six people allows us to offer extended learning cruises up to five nights. Ashore accommodation in Kingston and Prince Edward County can be arranged on request (depending on availability).

We are based in Kingston, Ontario - one of the most beautiful of sailing areas.  Instruction is offered in the beautiful setting of Kingston Harbour, Lake Ontario, Bay of Quinte and the Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence River.  All courses include temporary membership to Kingston Yacht Club for the duration of the course.

ABOUT ME!

I started sailing around the age of four.  As a Yacht Designer and Engineer, I have enjoyed a rewarding career in the marine industry while being fortunate to race and cruise in some amazing regattas and locations around the world.  Through SailingCrossbow, my aim is to deliver knowledge and confidence for others to be able to explore and enjoy our great sport and the excitement and opportunities it provides.

Qualifications:

Sail Canada Basic Cruising Instructor

Sail Canada Basic Navigation

Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising

PCOC

SVOP

ROC (M)

RYA Yachtmaster Theory

Med 3 First

Sail Canada Club Racing Judge