DINGHY SAILING

The CANSail Program is Sail Canada’s national training program for sailing in dinghies. The program is made up of standards that promote progressive training of core dinghy sailing skills and knowledge.

CANSail programming means lots of time on the water in a safe, fun, and active learning environment. Sailors learn the skills and enter into fun and challenging experiences suited to their age and stage of development. It allows sailors to learn and progress in any type of boat while consolidating key skills and experience before moving on to more complex material.

The programming is designed to get – and keep – sailors excited about sailing for life.

Wet Feet

Programming specific to ages 5 to 8, in an Optimist dinghy. Active Start stage of the LTSD.

CANSail 1 & 2

Fundamental skill acquisition in any type of boat (single/double-handed). Fundamental stage of the LTSD.

CANSail 3 & 4

Applied skill acquisition in any type of boat (single/double-handed). Learn to Sail Fast stage of the LTSD

CANSail 5 & 6

Applied skill consolidation in any type of boat (single/double-handed). Learn to Train stage of the LTSD.

Chutes & Wires

Specialized double-handed performance skill consolidation. Learn to Train stage of the LTSD. Chutes and Wires may be delivered concurrently with other levels in the CANSail program.

Course Details

What CANSail level should my sailor be in this year?

See the CANSail Course Selection Guide.

How do the CANSail levels line up with Sail Canada traditional levels?

See the equivalency chart.

CANSail Participation Fees

To learn more about the CANSail program and CANSail participation fees, please click here.

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