Summer 2023

A two (2) day course covering the Sail Canada Learn to Sail course. Learn what's involved when sailing as crew in moderate winds (less than 20 knots), during daylight hours.

We partner with Kingston Yacht Club when offering this course. Please contact them directly for further details and availability: programs@kingstonyachtclub.com

Dates: To be confirmed

Cost:    POA

A four (4) day course covering the Sail Canada Basic Cruising program.   Learn to skipper and crew a sailboat up to 10 metres in length, in sheltered / moderate winds.

We partner with Kingston Yacht Club when offering this course. Please contact them directly for further details and availability: programs@kingstonyachtclub.com

Dates: To be confirmed

Cost:    POA

A 2 (two) day learning cruise/course from Kingston to Brockville, Ontario, through the beautiful Thousand Islands Archipelago.  

Date: July 10-12, 2023 AM 

Cost:  $750.00 pp, plus HST

Location: Starts in Kingston, ON and ends in Brockville, ON

Includes:

• Instruction
• Course Materials
• Up to two (2)  nights on board accommodation
• Cooking facilities on board or own arrangements (note, food itself is not provided)
• Refreshments (soft drinks & water)
• Bedding & towels
• Temporary membership to Kingston Yacht Club during course
• May include night sailing

You will learn about:

• Passage planning & preparation
• Provisioning & fueling
• Weather information and forecasting
• Communication
• Course steering
• Watch keeping
• Keeping logs
• Sail theory, setting & trim
• Collision regulations
• Lights & buoyage
• Docking & maneuvering
• On board essentials

A three (3) day learning cruise/course from Kingston to Toronto (Mimico).  This passage will provide experience of near shore cruising along the North shore of Lake Ontario, from Kingston, alongside the Bay of Quinte and through to Mimico on the west side of Toronto.

Dates: August 7-10, 2023 AM 

Cost: $1395.00 pp plus HST

Duration: 3 days

Location: starts in Kingston, ends in Mimico (Toronto). 

Includes:

• Instruction
• Course Materials
• Three (3) nights on board accommodation
• Cooking facilities on board or own arrangements (note, food itself is not provided)
• Refreshments (soft drinks & water)
• Bedding & Towels
• Temporary membership to Kingston Yacht Club during course
• May include night sailing

You will learn about:

• Passage planning & preparation
• Provisioning & fueling
• Weather information and forecasting
• Communication
• Course steering
• Watch keeping
• Keeping logs
• Sail theory, setting & trim
• Collision regulations
• Lights & buoyage
• Docking & maneuvering
• On board essentials

A short, introduction course within Kingston Harbour, that will provide a hands on experience of sailing in a relaxed setting.  

Dates: Monday and Wednesday afternoons 

Cost: $95.00 pp, plus HST (min. 3 people)

Duration: 3 hours (approx 1300-1600)

Location: Kingston

Includes:

• Instruction
• PFD/ Lifejacket
• Refreshments (soft drinks & water)
• One day temporary membership to Kingston Yacht Club

You will learn about:

• Assisting with leaving/returning to a mooring
• Seamanship
• Basic navigation (overview)
• Basic sail setting & trim
• Course steering
• Collision regulations
• Buoyage
• Safety on board

Enjoy an evening cruise in Kingston Harbour, while taking in the sights of our local Kingston attractions.  

Date: Monday and Wednesday evenings

Cost: $75.00  pp, plus HST (min. 3 people)

Duration:  2.5 hours (approx 1730 - 20:00)

Location: Kingston

Includes:

• Instruction
• PFD/ Lifejacket
• Refreshments (soft drinks & water)
• One day temporary membership to Kingston Yacht Club

You will learn about:

• Assisting with leaving/returning to a mooring
• Seamanship
• Basic navigation (overview)
• Basic sail setting & trim
• Course steering
• Safety on board

Whatever your goal, and level of sailing, SailingCrossbow  can design a program tailored just for your requirements - whether it's just to learn and practice overall, or about specific topics and procedures.  Contact us to discuss your requirements in more detail!

We offer a range of courses and learning cruises - from five days  living aboard, to just a few hours, according to your needs.  

Note: All courses include courses include  temporary membership to Kingston Yacht Club (for the duration of your course or program).