INTERMEDIATE COURSE
(CANSAIL 3 & CANSail 4)
Have you completed the CANSail 1&2 or the Old Salt Test but still looking to take your sailing up a notch? An intermediate course may be just the thing.
The course schedule and sign-up links are here.
Our intermediate courses are based on the CANSail standard set out by the CYA. The CANSail 3 or 4 certifications awarded at the end of a successful course are recognized nationally by the CYA. Courses are capped at 7 boats (14 students).
All our instructors are certified by the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) and have years of experience teaching adults to sail in a safe, fun environment.
CANSail 3 Courses ($140 course fee + membership fee)
This fun and challenging 10-session course runs twice each year, and teaches more advanced boat handling and sail trimming skills to those confident in their Learn to Sail skills.Specific skills covered include:
- Sail trim for a balanced helm
- Roll tacking
- Stopping and starting
- Backwards sailing
CANSail 3 is a fantastic experience for members interested in participating in racing, or those who simply want to push their skills to the next level.
All students must be club members before registering. Furthermore, CANSail 1&2 or a successful J-Town Old Salt Test Level 1 are required to enroll.
CANSail 4 Course (course fee + membership fee)
This course will be offered for the first time at J-Town this 2023 season. It also follows a 10-session course. It targets more advanced boat handling and sail trimming skills, with fine tuning for racing in mind.
All students must be club members before registering. Furthermore, CANSail 3 or a successful J-Town Old Salt Test Level 2 are required to enroll.
More details to follow.
Student resources
Student policies
- Student Attendance Policies
- Course Prerequisites
- Student Conduct Policies
- Course Cancellation and Refund Policies
Schedule and sign-up
Below is the Course Schedule for CANSail3 & CANSail 4 courses.
CANSail 3 - June Weekends, June 3 - 24, 2023. Kingston cohort
Saturday June 3, 9am - 4pm
Sunday June 4, 9am - 4pm
Saturday June 10, 9am - 4pm
Sunday June 18, 9am - 4pm
Saturday June 24, 9am - 4pm
Saturday July 1, 9am - 4pm (make-up day*)
Before registering for this course, you'll need to be a full member of St. James Town. You can register for membership here.
Prerequisites for this course are CANSail 1&2 or a successful J-Town Old Salt Test Level 1.
CANSail 3 - August Weeknights, August 1 - 31, 2023. Newport cohort
Tuesday, August 1, 6-9pm
Thursday, August 3, 6-9pm
Tuesday, August 8, 6-9pm
Thursday, August 10, 6-9pm
Tuesday, August 15, 6-9pm
Thursday, August 17, 6-9pm
Tuesday, August 22, 6-9pm
Thursday, August 24, 6-9pm
Tuesday, August 29, 6-9pm
Thursday, August 31, 6-9pm
Saturday, September 2, 9am - 4pm (make-up day*)
Before registering for this course, you'll need to be a full member of St. James Town. You can register for membership here.
Prerequisites for this course are CANSail 1&2 or a successful J-Town Old Salt Test Level 1.
CANSail 4 - August Weekends, August 5 - 27, 2023. Sydney cohort
Saturday, August 5, 9-4pm
Sunday, August 6, 9-4pm
Sunday, August 13, 9-4pm
Saturday, August 19, 9-4pm
Sunday, August 20, 9-4pm
Sunday, August 27, 9-4pm (make-up day*)
Before registering for this course, you'll need to be a full member of St. James Town. You can register for membership here.
Prerequisites for this course are CANSail 3 or a successful J-Town Old Salt Test Level 2.
* Make-up days are extra days that will be used only if previous sessions are cancelled (typically for lack of wind). They are not days that students can use to make up for missed classes.