Prince Edward Yacht Club - Learn to Sail
Prince Edward Yacht Club - Junior Sail Camp [email protected] 613-476-5585
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Vision: The PEYC Learn to Sail program has been teaching youth to sail for over 50 years. Participants will not only learn sailing skills, they will gain self confidence, problem solving skills and make new friends all in a fun and inclusive environment. Every instructors is Sail Canada trained and certified and will do their utmost to ensure that all participants have a safe and positive experience, to nurture a life long love of sailing!
What to bring: Transport Canada approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD), lunch, water, sunscreen, hat, sneakers (no open toe sandals). Expect to get wet: Bring a bathing suit, spare shirt etc. On rainy days please supply a rain jacket.
When: Monday thru Friday- 9am to 4pm including holidays. Supervision is provided during the lunch period.
Where: The Learn to Sail program will be held at PRINCE EDWARD YACHT CLUB, Picton, ON. Certificates will be presented at a BBQ at PEYC on Fridays, at the end of each week.
Minimum Age: Normally 10 years, an exception may be made dependent upon the maturity and sailing experience of the child. Please contact the Camp Director.
Medical Emergencies: In case of emergency the participant will be taken to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, main Street, Picton, phone 613-476-2181
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Students will be considered registered upon receipt of registration form accompanied by full payment. If a cancellation is requested more than 30 days prior to the start of the registered course, fees will be refunded in full, minus a $100.00 cancellation fee. For cancellations within 30 days of the registered course start date, no refund will be issued.
No refunds or credits will be issued for missed classes, days cancelled due to extreme weather conditions, or to participants who are asked to leave courses due to safety or disciplinary concerns. To cancel your registration and request a refund, please contact the Learn to Sail Director at [email protected], with your registration number, full name of student and weeks to be cancelled. Refunds will be made using the same payment method as the original purchase. Prince Edward Yacht Club reserves the right to cancel any programming due to circumstances beyond our control, with a full refund.
Volunteers Needed: There is always work to be done in order to keep your costs down for the Sail Camp. It includes supervision, small repairs to boats, helping with special events etc. If you are able to help in this regard please make an instructor or the Camp Director aware of your desire to help.
Useful phone numbers: PEYC 613-476-5585
Thank you for participating in our program. We look forward to a great summer of fun, sun and sailing with your children.
Fundamental information on sailing, students will learn the basics and get an understanding of crewing a boat as well as some skippering experience.
Continuing to build on the basics of sailing as well as improving skippering and problem solving.
Building on Level 2 skills, the course increases confidence and teaches more advanced boat handling abilities. Of course, having fun remains a key element!
Building on Level 3 skills, successful completion of the course means that the sailor is competent in all essential basic sailing skills, can sail independently and safely have a great deal of fun out on the water!
email: [email protected]
phone: 613-476-5585
Vision: The PEYC Learn to Sail program has been teaching youth to sail for over 50 years. Participants will not only learn sailing skills, they will gain self confidence, problem solving skills and make new friends all in a fun and inclusive environment. Every instructors is Sail Canada trained and certified and will do their utmost to ensure that all participants have a safe and positive experience, to nurture a life long love of sailing!
What to bring: Transport Canada approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD), lunch, water, sunscreen, hat, sneakers (no open toe sandals). Expect to get wet: Bring a bathing suit, spare shirt etc. On rainy days please supply a rain jacket.
When: Monday thru Friday- 9am to 4pm including holidays. Supervision is provided during the lunch period.
Where: The Learn to Sail program will be held at PRINCE EDWARD YACHT CLUB, Picton, ON. Certificates will be presented at a BBQ at PEYC on Fridays, at the end of each week.
Minimum Age: Normally 10 years, an exception may be made dependent upon the maturity and sailing experience of the child. Please contact the Camp Director.
Medical Emergencies: In case of emergency the participant will be taken to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, main Street, Picton, phone 613-476-2181
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Students will be considered registered upon receipt of registration form accompanied by full payment. If a cancellation is requested more than 30 days prior to the start of the registered course, fees will be refunded in full, minus a $100.00 cancellation fee. For cancellations within 30 days of the registered course start date, no refund will be issued.
No refunds or credits will be issued for missed classes, days cancelled due to extreme weather conditions, or to participants who are asked to leave courses due to safety or disciplinary concerns. To cancel your registration and request a refund, please contact the Learn to Sail Director at [email protected], with your registration number, full name of student and weeks to be cancelled. Refunds will be made using the same payment method as the original purchase. Prince Edward Yacht Club reserves the right to cancel any programming due to circumstances beyond our control, with a full refund.
Volunteers Needed: There is always work to be done in order to keep your costs down for the Sail Camp. It includes supervision, small repairs to boats, helping with special events etc. If you are able to help in this regard please make an instructor or the Camp Director aware of your desire to help.
Useful phone numbers: PEYC 613-476-5585
Thank you for participating in our program. We look forward to a great summer of fun, sun and sailing with your children.