Basic Cruising Options
Whether you want to learn close to home or dive into a full cruising experience, we have two ways to earn your Sail Canada Basic Cruising certification.
Option 1
Basic Cruising (Non-Liveaboard)
$1250 CAD
Option 2
Basic Cruising Liveaboard
$2250 CAD
Provisions included
Basic Cruising (Non-Liveaboard)
Learn the skills needed to confidently handle a cruising keelboat during the day in light to moderate conditions. This course focuses on practical sailing and power-handling skills with a certified Sail Canada instructor.
What’s included:
• Classes taught in Prince Edward County or Kingston area (Bath)
• Training aboard a 2011 Bavaria 36
• Class size limited to 4
• Online coaching and ongoing support
• Sail Canada textbook
• Certification and logbook
You will learn:
• Sail handling and trimming
• Docking and maneuvering under power
• Crew roles and communication
• Safety equipment and emergency procedures
• Collision avoidance rules
• Weather basics and how forecasts affect sailing decisions
• Introduction to Canadian navigation, charts, tides, and currents
This course is ideal for sailors looking to develop strong foundational skills in a day format. Newer sailors may benefit from completing the Start Keelboat Sailing Standard before this level.
Basic Cruising Liveaboard
Take the full Basic Cruising curriculum in a condensed liveaboard format. Provisions included.
What’s included:
• Certified Sail Canada Instructor
• Courses taught from Prince Edward County or Kingston area (Bath)
• 2011 Bavaria 36
• 2 private cabins for 2 couples or 2 singles
• Maximum 4 students
• Online coaching and ongoing support
• Sail Canada textbook
• Certification and logbook
• All meals and fees included (*alcohol not included)
This immersive experience adds real cruising elements such as anchoring, provisioning, onboard living, cooking, and boat systems. Evenings are spent at anchor or on a mooring. You will gain hands-on confidence while exploring Eastern Lake Ontario, with your own private cabin and all daily needs taken care of.
Cancellation and Payment Policy
• Final payments charged 2 weeks prior to departure
• Deposits become transferable credits (non-expiring) if cancelled within 7 days prior to sailing
• If Happy Sailing cancels due to unsafe weather, guests may choose a postponement, credit, or full refund
• If a passenger cancels without unsafe conditions, the deposit and final payment become a transferable credit