White Sail
- 3 Levels for Beginners and New Members
- - Program
- - 2008 Schedule
Bronze Sail
- Intermediate and Advanced Level
- - Program
- - 2008 Schedule
Visit Us
- Any time from May to September you can drop by the Club and we would be happy to show you around or take you for a sail. Saturday or Sunday afternoon is generally a good time, there are usually several members relaxing on the deck!
Bronze Sail Program Details
Intermediate and Advanced Classes
Bronze Sail is the advanced level of the Learn to Sail Program from the CYA. Sailors are taught advanced sailing techniques, including sail trim, boat tuning and boat maintenance. On completion of the bronze standard, sailors are competent in winds up to 25 km/hr.
Prerequisites for the Bronze program include White Sail III (or equivalent), at least a full season of sailing, and assessment on the first day of classes.
Race Training
Race training is free and open to all sailors that have completed White Sail III. Training is geared toward both helms and crews. While the focus is on racing, these sessions offer an excellent opportunity for newly graduated White Sailors to continue their skill development. Race Training is held every Monday evening 6-10pm starting in June.
NOTE *If you are an experienced sailor joining the club, you can excellerate past the White Sail program if you pass a Sailing Examination given by one of our Skipper Examiners. Speak to our Membership Director. See Contact Us
Reading
If you are really keen, here are some suggested reading materials:
Basic Sailing Skills by Sven Donaldson is published
by the CYA and covers White Sail Course Material. The book can be purchased
from Mooredale’s Training Officer at cost.
For a head-start on sail boat terminology: www.sailfree.com/Sailboats/sailboat.htm
Safe Boating Guide by Coast Guard Canada is your guide to regulations and responsible recreational boating. It is a free publication and available at the club.
Mooredale Sailing Club Handbook outlines club policies for everyone’s safety.
Wind, Weather & Waves by Ontario Sailing Association a guide to marine weather in the Great Lakes region, available at the club.
Further Reading
The Nautical Mind Bookstore
www.nauticalmind.com
249 Queens Quay West
416-203 1163
