Intermediate Cruising (Intensive)
This one weekend course is only for the very experienced day sailor. There is not much time for teaching new skills. The available time is spent on improving your weak points. Take a careful look at the Performance
Standard. If you have any doubts about being able to do any of the manoeuvres you would be better advised to do the normal program.
This course is only available in the live on board format.
All training materials are provided. Comfortable inflatable type PFD’s (Personal Flotation Device’s) are provided for adults.
Safe Practices are stressed
All Ynot Sailing courses are offered in a non smoking environment
As part of the crew you will experience all aspects of living
aboard including cooking, helming, crewing, navigating,
swimming, sleeping, socializing, etc. You are assured personal
attention as class size is limited to three.
The galley is equipped with a two burner propane stove with an oven augmented by a gas bbq on the stern rail. Food is kept fresh in a large built-in cooler. Menu
Program (Intensive version)
Friday Evening: Theory review
Saturday morning: Docking + power
Saturday afternoon: Sailing
Saturday evening: Theory review
Sunday morning: COB + compass
Sunday afternoon: Theory Exam.
We strongly recommend reading "Basic Cruising Skills" by Gillian West (the Basic Cruising course text book) and "Cruising Fundamentals" (author H.Munns) or equivalent text books before attempting this course. We have these books in stock.
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded a Canadian Yachting
Association (CYA) Certificate to add to your logbook which can be used as proof of competency.
The next steps to consider are:
Coastal Navigation,
Marine Radio Operator Permit,
Advanced Cruising.