Cultus Lake Sailing Club
Youth and Adult Training
Learn to sail, while having fun in a safe environment on the water!
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The Learn to Sail course is a combination of dry land instruction and water-based training. The course includes principles of sailing but also includes basic water safety. Everything from proper flotation devices to righting of capsized boats is included.
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Registration is now open for Summer 2025!
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All courses are held at the Cultus Lake Sailing Club (South end of Sunnyside Blvd). ​
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All courses align with CANSail guidelines.​
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All youth learn to sail programs include membership.
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Adult courses do not require club membership, however a discounted membership is available when joining within a month of taking a learn to sail course. There is also a member discount for both adult and youth courses.
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For any other inquiries about training email info@cultuslakesailing.com
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Children and Youth Learn to Sail
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The Cultus Lake Sailing Club will be offering several youth sailing programs this summer. Each course runs 9:00 - 4:00, except the "wet Feet" which is 9:00 - 3:00. Children/youth have the opportunity to gain confidence on the water while learning the basics of sailing or honing their technical and practical sailing skills.
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The courses include principles of sailing, with an emphasis on boat and water safety. Everything from proper flotation devices to righting of capsized boats is included. Sailors learn skills through games, activities, and fun times on the water.
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Although children will primarily be sailing the Optimist, they may also have the opportunity to sail our Kolibris and the Hobie Wave. Boats sailed will depend on the size and ability of the child as well as the wind conditions.
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The Optimist, a very stable small boat with a single sail, is the perfect small boat for children ages 6 - 15 to learn to sail, increase their confidence, physical literacy and develop strong racing skill that will carry them onto other fleets as they age out of the Optimist. Initially they sail with one or 2 other children, and then soon be able to sail on their own.
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We incorporate Sail Canada's "CANSail" standards into our own unique training programs. CANSail is an internationally recognized certification program which provides certification based for basic sailing levels through to competitive racing. Fun and safety are the key focus as sailors build a strong foundation of both technical and practical sailing skills. Sailors will learn to sail, building their independence, confidence as well as teamwork skills as they work towards Sail Canada's certification.
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What to bring to all courses:
Lunch, snacks, water, backpack or bag, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit, change of clothes, towel, closed toe shoes, jacket.
Summer 2025 Schedule​​
Wet Feet
Aug 11 – 15 or August 18 – 22 (9:00 – 3:00)
This camp will give young kids ages 5 – 8 a fun and safe introduction to small boats and basic sailing concepts. Through games, adventure-based learning and hands-on experiences, children will develop comfort in and around boats, while gaining foundational sailing skills.
Opti Beginner
July 7 – 11, July 14 – 18, July 21 – 25, July 28 - 31, Aug 18 – 22 (9:00 – 4:00)
Taught in the Optimist (Opti) class of sailboats, this course is open to beginners but also to sailors who have taken a summer camp before and want to learn more. This is a course for young sailors who want to get on the water and learn the basics of sailing. They will have fun learning to control their boat in a variety of winds. Sailors will have opportunities to sail both alone or with a partner in a fun and exciting environment. During this week sailors will have the opportunity to work towards their CANSail 1 in the CANSail progression. It is taught by our trained and certified Sail Canada coaches, and the curriculum is recognized by World Sailing.
Opti Intermediate
July 21 – 25, Aug 11 - 18 (9:00 – 4:00)
This course focuses on improving skills sailing in the Optimist dinghy independently with a focus on boat control and sailing with confidence, with the opportunity to sail in a variety of wind strengths. Minimum 10 years old at the time of the course. During this week sailors will have the opportunity to work towards their CANSail 1 or CANSail 2 in the CANSail progression. It is taught by our trained and certified Sail Canada coaches, and the curriculum is recognized by World Sailing.
Prerequisite: Opti Beginner or recommendation of instructors
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Teen Camp (Intermediate) Ages 13 – 16
July 28 – Aug 8 Note that there is no program on Stat holiday, August 4. (9:00 – 4:00)
This 2-week course is for teens with previous sailing experience who would like to build on their previous skills, with a focus on refining boat handling, sail trim, and on-water decision-making. With this course sailors will have the opportunity to sail a variety of boats including optimists, Kolibris, Albacores and Lasers and be introduced to racing.
During these 2 weeks sailors will have the opportunity to work towards their CANSail levels in the CANSail progression. It is taught by our trained and certified Sail Canada coaches, and the curriculum is recognized by World Sailing.
Sail for Fun Week Ages 13 – 17
July 14 - 18 (9:00 – 4:00)
This course is for sailors who have taken one or more courses, are comfortable sailing in a variety of winds and would like to learn more about sailing, but racing is not their passion. They will learn more about different sail controls and sailing different boats, including the Hunter 22.
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Course Fees:
Non-members: $380.00
Members: $342.00
If registering for a second week, the member rate applies.
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Adult Learn to Sail
A introductory course is available for adults who wish to learn how to sail. This introductory weekend covers water safety, terminology, knots and basic sailing skills. At the end of the weekend you will be comfortable crewing a dinghy sail boat and depending on the wind conditions sailing on your own under the guidance of an instructor. Small classes means lots of 1 on 1 time. Join the Club after your course and get more time on the water.
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Courses Schedule and Dates:
Schedule: Friday evening 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.​
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2025 Course Dates:
1) July 11 - 13​​​​​​
2) July 25 - 27
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Course Fees:
Non-Members: $385.00
Members: $346.50
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Members, please contact info@cultuslakesailing.com for the member code.
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Come sail with us, and
create lifelong friends in the process!​
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