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2025 Course Registration is Open
Adult Learn to Sail
Learn to sail on a 27-foot Keelboat! Enjoy a lesson spent out on the water learning valuable skills and experience the joys of sailing. No previous sailing experience is necessary, and you can learn at any age, instructors will tailor the lesson to your skill level and abilities. Taught by a certified captain, each session has a maximum of four participants, and it is recommended to schedule two or more lessons to advance on your sailing skills.
Successful completion of 4 sessions will mean a Sail Canada “Start Keelboating” Certification.
Introduction to Sailing
Age: 15 +
2025 Dates: Tuesdays | April 15 – October 21
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $90 / single lesson
Have questions about this program or looking for a custom booking? Contact the KYC Sailing & Watersport Education Team directly at sailingschool@kelownayachtclub.com.
Pricing does not include GST, which will be applied to select youth offerings and all adult courses.
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
2025 Dates:
Basic Cruising Course 1 – April
- Tuesdays April 1, 8, 15 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sundays April 6, 13, 20 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Basic Cruising Course 2 – May
- Tuesdays May 13, 20, 27 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sundays May 11, 18, 25 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Basic Cruising Course 3 – June
- Tuesdays June 3, 10, 17 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sundays June 8, 15, 22 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Basic Cruising Course 4 – September
- Tuesdays September 9, 16, 23 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sundays September 13, 20, 27 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Basic Cruising Course 5 – October
- Tuesdays October 7, 14, 21 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sundays October 11, 18, 25 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Basic Cruising Course 6 – November
- Tuesdays November 4, 11, 18 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sundays November 8, 15, 22 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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.
What’s Included:
- Course textbook, study materials
- Ashore and afloat instruction
- Logbook, exam and certification
- Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
The CRO course covers the duties of a race officer in charge of a racecourse, including organization, setting courses, starting, controlling events throughout the race and finishing procedures. A person should have some experience on a race committee, or a fair amount of racing experience.
The course takes about 12 hours and is usually given over three evenings or on a weekend.
Club Race Officer Course
Dates: Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, 2025
Time:
Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (includes 30 min lunch and a break)
Sunday 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Kelowna Yacht Club
Price: $50 Course Materials Included
If you have any questions, please email delani@bcsailing.bc.ca
Surf with a PRO | Ladies Surf Days
Join us on the water for Ladies Surf Days! Spend the morning catching waves with expert instructor Lily Anderson, a professional wake surfer with an impressive track record in the world of water sports. Lily’s passion for surfing began at a young age, and her journey includes numerous victories, including winning the World Wake Surfing Championship. With her expertise and enthusiasm, Lily is dedicated to helping you advance your surfing skills and share in the stoke of riding the waves.
Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace the surf lifestyle, connect with fellow surfers, and create unforgettable memories.
Surf with a PRO
Age: 17 +
2025 Dates:
Sunday, June 22
Sunday, July 13
Sunday, August 31
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: $150 / single lesson
Have questions about this program or looking for a custom booking? Contact the KYC Sailing & Watersport Education Team directly at sailingschool@kelownayachtclub.com.
Pricing does not include GST, which will be applied to select youth offerings and all adult courses.
Surf with a PRO | Adult Surfing
Join us on the water for a day of surfing! Spend the morning catching waves with expert instructor Lily Anderson, a professional wake surfer with an impressive track record in the world of water sports. Lily’s passion for surfing began at a young age, and her journey includes numerous victories, including winning the World Wake Surfing Championship. With her expertise and enthusiasm, Lily is dedicated to helping you advance your surfing skills and share in the stoke of riding the waves.
Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace the surf lifestyle, connect with fellow surfers, and create unforgettable memories.
Surf with a PRO
Age: 17 +
2025 Date: Sunday, July 6
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: $150 / person
Have questions about this program or looking for a custom booking? Contact the KYC Sailing & Watersport Education Team directly at sailingschool@kelownayachtclub.com.
Pricing does not include GST, which will be applied to select youth offerings and all adult courses.
Surf with a PRO | Adult Surfing
Join us on the water for a day of surfing! Spend the morning catching waves with expert instructor Lily Anderson, a professional wake surfer with an impressive track record in the world of water sports. Lily’s passion for surfing began at a young age, and her journey includes numerous victories, including winning the World Wake Surfing Championship. With her expertise and enthusiasm, Lily is dedicated to helping you advance your surfing skills and share in the stoke of riding the waves.
Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace the surf lifestyle, connect with fellow surfers, and create unforgettable memories.
Surf with a PRO | Beginner
Age: 17 +
2025 Date: Sunday, July 20
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: $150 / person
Have questions about this program or looking for a custom booking? Contact the KYC Sailing & Watersport Education Team directly at sailingschool@kelownayachtclub.com.
Pricing does not include GST, which will be applied to select youth offerings and all adult courses.
Learn to Sail with the KYC Sail Fleet Info
Learn to sail with members of the Kelowna Yacht Club Sail Fleet! The Introductory course is a fun and affordable opportunity to learn sailing theory, terminology, and important safety information, with the additional option of getting on-water experience sailing on a wide variety of sailboats. This is a volunteer run program put on by members of the Sail Fleet. The sessions offered will allow you to learn at your own pace and not feel the pressure of theory exams.
Please note, no certification will be given through the course. You can sign up for just the classroom theory lessons only or choose to also add 4 on water sessions.
Dates:
Classroom Lessons (4 Classes)
February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
On-Water Morning Sessions (4 Sessions)
April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
On-Water Afternoon Sessions (4 Sessions)
April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Price:
$150/person for Classroom Only Session (4 Classes)
$300/person for Classroom & On-Water Lessons (4 Classes + 4 On Water Sessions)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Does this give a certification?
A: This course does not give a certification; it is designed to help you to start building experience and get you connected with some of the sailing community here at the club. We will have some additional program options becoming available in the spring for beginners to intermediate-level sailors running throughout the late spring/summer 2023 season.
Q: What if I miss a class?
A: We do not have any make-up classes planned; however, the instructors are really great about summarizing previous lessons and helping you feel as though you are caught up with important information.
Q: What if the weather is not very good?
A: Rain or shine we will go out on the water. If there is a lack of wind during the on-water sessions, we will still proceed as we can cater the lesson to cover plenty of hands-on experience topics. If there is lightning or a storm, we will contact the participants and inform them of a new plan or refund.
Q: Who should we contact with any questions?
A: Email sailingschool@kelownayachtclub.com
