 Water Safety is an opportunity to explore the world of sailing … without swimming in the lake! We simulate common on-the-water activities in a controlled, lifeguard supervised environment BEFORE you experience the lake. This technique has proven to increase the competency and confidence of new sailors when encountering everyday hazards on the water. Some exercises you will perform are treading water, swimming with a life jacket, emergency line throwing, swimming out from under a sail and so on.
When?
At 7pm, on the following dates for the respective classes
- CanSail A&B: Tuesday May 8th
- CanSail C: Tuesday May 22nd
- CanSail D: Tuesday June 12th
The May classes will be held at St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre - Pool B, 230 The Esplanade, Toronto, (416) 392-1347. The June class (CanSail D) Water Safety Session may be held in the Lake.
Attendance to water safety is mandatory for all students. Please try to attend the session corresponding to your class.
Check the calendar for more information.
What to Wear to Water Safety Night?
For in the pool, we suggest light-weight pants or shorts, an old t-shirt, light-weight runners, wind  breaker, etc., i.e. what you wear sailing (bathing suits are seldom worn). Bring your PFD, if you have one. Change facilities are available. Bring a towel!
Location:
St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre (Pool)
230 The Esplanade, Toronto
Location and more info
Getting There:
TTC to Union or King Station and head East on the Streetcar to Parliament St. Parking is available on the street.
Questions:
Please contact
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PFDs are always worn while sailing. Although the Club has some general use PDFs, during lessons there may not be enough to go around. It is recommended that you purchase your own PDF. Check the inside label to be sure it approved by Canada Coast Guard and it is sized correctly for your body weight. A PDF can be purchased for as cheap as $20-30 from Canadian Tire. Also, see Where to buy, following, for high performance models. |
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