Basic Cruising Standard · Sailing Session
2026-11-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-22 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kelowna Yacht Club, 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J1, Canada
Basic Cruising Standard · Sailing Certification
Have you always wanted to become a competent crew or skipper? The Basic Cruising course is for you! We offer two options for students, depending on your comfort level and strengths.
Basic Cruising – Competent Crew
Students who have limited sailing experience will learn the ins and outs of cruising without the pressure of taking total control of the boat. You will move through the course at a pace you are comfortable with and learn how to be an asset on any sailboat! The Sail Canada Basic Crew Standard will be awarded to our Competent Crew students upon successful completion of this course.
Basic Cruising – Day Skipper
Students who have prior sailing experience and are looking to take control of the boat will be working on crew and skipper skills during the course. You will take on more responsibility with the goal of being confident and competent to handle the boat after the course on your own with a small crew. The Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard will be awarded upon successful completion of the course to students who are comfortable taking full responsibility for the vessel.
The Sail Canada Basic Crew Standard
Basic Cruising Standard
Age: 15 +
Price: $875
2026 Dates:

Basic Cruising Course 1 – April

Tuesdays: March 31, April 7, 14 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Classroom Sessions
Sundays: April 5, 12, 19 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sailing Session

Basic Cruising Course 2 – May

Tuesdays: May 12, 19, 26 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Classroom Sessions
Sundays: May 17, 24, 31 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sailing Session

Basic Cruising Course 3 – June

Tuesdays: June 2, 9, 16 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Classroom Sessions
Sundays: June 7, 14, 21 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sailing Session

Basic Cruising Course 4 – September

Tuesdays: September 8, 15, 22 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Classroom Sessions
Sundays: September 13, 20, 27 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sailing Session

Basic Cruising Course 5 – October

Tuesdays: October 6, 13, 20 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Classroom Sessions
Sundays: October 11, 18, 25 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sailing Session

Basic Cruising Course 6 – November

Tuesdays: November 3, 10, 17 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Classroom Sessions
Sundays: November 8, 15, 22 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sailing Session

What’s Included:

Course textbook, study materials
Ashore and afloat instruction
Logbook, exam and certification
​Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)

Have questions about these courses? Contact the KYC Sailing & Watersport Education Team directly at sailingschool@kelownayachtclub.com.
Pricing does not include GST, which will be applied to all adult courses.

Basic Cruising Standard · Classroom Session
2026-11-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-17 18:00 - 21:00
Basic Cruising Standard · Sailing Certification
Have you always wanted to become a competent crew or skipper? The Basic Cruising course is for you! We offer two options for students, depending on your comfort level and strengths.
Basic Cruising – Competent Crew
Students who have limited sailing experience will learn the ins and outs of cruising without the pressure of taking total control of the boat. You will move through the course at a pace you are comfortable with and learn how to be an asset on any sailboat! The Sail Canada Basic Crew Standard will be awarded to our Competent Crew students upon successful completion of this course.
Basic Cruising – Day Skipper
Students who have prior sailing experience and are looking to take control of the boat will be working on crew and skipper skills during the course. You will take on more responsibility with the goal of being confident and competent to handle the boat after the course on your own with a small crew. The Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard will be awarded upon successful completion of the course to students who are comfortable taking full responsibility for the vessel.
The Sail Canada Basic Crew Standard
Basic Cruising Standard
Age: 15 +
Price: $875
2026 Fall Dates:

Basic Cruising Course 4 – September

Tuesdays: September 8, 15, 22 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Classroom Sessions
Sundays: September 13, 20, 27 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sailing Session

Basic Cruising Course 5 – October

Tuesdays: October 6, 13, 20 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Classroom Sessions
Sundays: October 11, 18, 25 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sailing Session

Basic Cruising Course 6 – November

Tuesdays: November 3, 10, 17 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Classroom Sessions
Sundays: November 8, 15, 22 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sailing Session

What’s Included:

Course textbook, study materials
Ashore and afloat instruction
Logbook, exam and certification
​Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)

Have questions about these courses? Contact the KYC Sailing & Watersport Education Team directly at sailingschool@kelownayachtclub.com.
Pricing does not include GST, which will be applied to all adult courses.
