Frequently Asked Questions

We are based at the Kingston Yacht Club, but depending on your requirements, can arrange to meet you in other locations.

Traveling by car is straightforward -  Hwy 401 passes right by Kingston!  Other ways to get here include VIA Rail, Norman Rogers Airport (services vary according to the season) and a variety of bus companies including Megabus, Flixbus, Red Arrow and Rider Express.

Toronto: 260 km

Montreal: 290 km

Ottawa: 200 km

Absolutely! We can tailor packages to suit what you would like to do.

We offer a variety of packages which you can find under the 'Packages' tab at the top of the page.  Alternatively, we can also tailor a package to suit your needs.  Just let us know what you are interested in and we can price it out.  As a guideline though, our daily rates are in the $300-$400 price per day/per person (group bookings may vary).

Yes! Our 35' Contessa cruiser/ racer yacht "Crossbow" is an ideal, stable platform to learn and/or improve your sailing skills, navigation, seamanship, passage making, boat handling, sail setting etc.

We provide bedding and towels. All you need to bring is your own lifejacket/PFD, a small overnight bag with your change of clothes (preferably a soft sided bag and not a suitcase!),  toiletries, wet weather gear and any charging packs for your cell phone or other devices (charging facilities are not available on the boat itself).

If you are coming on one of our short cruises in Kingston harbour, then we recommend that you have shoes suitable for a boat (good grip, no black soles) and dress for the weather.  If you are coming on one of our longer, overnight learning cruises,  you may also want to bring waterproof trousers/coat, along with a hat, gloves and other warm clothing (no wool!).  You may not need these items, but it's good to be prepared!

We provide life jackets/PFDs for our local Kingston cruises.  However, for the longer overnight learning cruises, we recommend that you bring your own lifejacket/PFD (such as an inflatable one which is usually comfortable to wear for an extended period of time).