A keelboat sailing school and club run by sailors, passionate about our lifestyle, looking to provide unique opportunities for likeminded people to enjoy the cruising lifestyle. We offer all levels of Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) instruction for those who want to learn how to sail, or who simply seek live-aboard experiences. Grassroots Sailing has developed a number of opportunities for sailors to gain access to the sailing community and develop their knowledge and skill level. We never lose focus that sailing is a leisure lifestyle in which sailors want to enjoy themselves in a safe manner. We teach sailing from learning the basics to crossing oceans. Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

All courses, power and sail, lead to Canadian Yachting Association certification. Courses are available as a shore-based or five day live-aboard program. Whether you are a new boater, moving up to a larger vessel, or from sail to power or vice versa we can assist you with private instruction tailored to your needs. Sidney, B.C., Canada

HERIZEN™ Life Adventures offers personalized self-awareness coaching, sailing lessons, yoga training and destination adventure experiences for women around the world in nature. Since 1989 more than 2000 women have experienced our inspiring and empowering coaching, training and adventure experiences through our internationally recognized Sailing and Yoga Schools. We offer personalized women’s sailing lessons, private sail coaching and adventures, including tropical women’s sailing, self awareness and yoga fusion experiences. We are a recognized sailing school with Sail Canada and offer Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Certifications. Nanaimo, BC Canada

Humber Bay Sailing Centre is a Sail Canada and International Yacht Training (IYT) partner school offering a wide variety of on-water and classroom certification courses and Seminars. Classroom courses are offered year-round. On-water training begins in May and ends in late September. Toronto, ON Canada

In Slocum's Wake (ISW) Sailing is a Sail Canada member school and RYA recognized training centre that is offering courses in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. We offer theoretical and practical sail training in an atmosphere that is conducive to adult learning. If you are looking for professional quality instruction to increase your knowledge and confidence on the water for pleasure or you are pursuing commercial Yachtmaster qualifications to enter or work in the superyacht or charter boat industry, In Slocum's Wake can provide that learning environment. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

An international certificate of competency program with emphasis on excellence in the safe handling and skillful use of sail and power boats. ISPA boating courses range from the basic boating requirements for the Operator Card in Canada and the basic boating licensing requirements for the US Boating Safety Program to a full range of home study manuals to augment practical on the water courses in sail and power up to Yachtmaster certification. ISPA is proud to be engaged in constructive partnerships with international regulatory authorities such as: Transport Canada, the Bahamas Maritime Authority, the Government of Queensland, the Government of Croatia and Sail Training International. These affiliations lend credibility to our role as leaders in Teaching the Safe and Skillful Handling of Pleasure Craft. Vancouver, BC Canada

Situated near Victoria British Columbia, Island Cruising offers bareboat sailboat charters and powerboat charters with easy access to all of Vancouver Island BC including the Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound, the Sunshine Coast and the United States San Juan Islands. All or our sailing yachts and powerboats are superbly equipped for all of your charter needs. Island Cruising boat charters also offers learn to sail vacations. Join us for a Cruise n’ Learn week of fun and excitement as you receive sailing lessons while living aboard a boat from one of our qualified sailing instructors. Sidney, BC Canada

Situated on Vancouver Island near Victoria, British Columbia, Island Cruising offers bareboat sailboat charters and powerboat charters with easy access to all of Vancouver Island BC including the Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound, the Sunshine Coast and the United States San Juan Islands. All our sailing yachts and powerboats are superbly equipped for all your charter needs. Island Cruising yacht charters also offers Learn to Sail courses and vacations. Join a Cruise n’ Learn for a week full of fun and excitement on one of our sailboats or powerboats. Our Cruise 'n Learn vacations are a step-by-step instructional, live-aboard program for those who want to become competent cruising sailors or power boaters. In a week of fun and excitement in the Gulf Islands we can teach you how to sail, handle a yacht and navigate safely through coastal waters. Sidney, BC Canada

Best Adult Sailing Lessons in Alberta. Sail Canada Keelboat Sailing Lessons, Coastal Navigation, PCOC, & ROC(M) courses available right here in central Alberta. Sailing lessons & courses are taught by an insured and certified Sail Canada Instructor with years of teaching experience. Successful completion of course requirements will lead to certification through Sail Canada. Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

We are a small community based, volunteer run, non-profit sailing club in the heart of Lake Joe located beside the CNIB summer camp. The LJYC has been around for 50 years and offers a great opportunity for cottagers, their guests, and renters to get to know their neighbors and develop sailing skills on a friendly basis. We have over 100+ family memberships – and are looking forward to including you as one of them! We are a Not-for-Profit volunteer run Sailing School and are always looking for new Volunteers to assist in running the organization for future years! MacTier, ON Canada

Transport Canada requires Commercial Small Vessel Operators (Captains) to have FOUR Certifications to operate a commercial vessel as a Master (Captain): Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) course, Small Non-Pleasure Domestic Vessel Safety (SDV-BS), Marine VHF course (ROC-M) marine radio, Any basic first aid course. We almost always offer these courses in succession, Monday to Saturday. We do not offer the first aid course. We have 2 convenient Marine Training Locations to serve you: Gibsons, BC and Powell River, BC Canada

MacSailing is the sailing school at the Jericho Sailing Center in Vancouver. We offer introductory sailing lessons for children and adults. Our goal is to offer a complete sailing experience based upon excellent instruction and a safe environment, utilizing equipment appropriate for all ages in a fun and dynamic atmosphere. All of our coaches are Canadian Yachting Association certified with water safety and first-aid training. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Boat operator training for individuals and groups. Datum Marine Services welcomes you to our website dedicated to helping you find the right course to get you out on the water! We have some of the best marine instructors in the business who take teaching these courses seriously. If you want to learn from the best, then a Datum Marine course is for you. Tofino, BC, Canada

Marine Training and Consulting Ltd (MTAC) was the FIRST Course Provider to be accredited by the Canadian Coast Guard to provide training and exams to the public under the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations (COPCR) which came into effect in 1999. Recently, MTAC merged with BOATERexam.com and will now be managed from their office located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

We are Muskoka's premier water sports school, offering lessons in wakeboarding, wakesurfing, waterskiing, and flyboarding for all ages and skill levels. We operate a fleet of boats across Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, Lake Joseph, and Lake of Bays, and we offer private lessons on customers' boats on any lake in Muskoka and the surrounding area. We are the premier watersports instructional outfit across the entire Muskoka region with a fleet of boats on Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, Lake Joseph, and Lake of Bays, and an offering to coach on customers' own boats. Offering wakeboarding, wakesurfing, waterskiing, and flyboarding, Muskoka Wake strives to offer a fun and educational experience in towed watersports for all ages and skill levels. We do everything we can to ensure every customer has a fun, safe and unforgettable experience! Bala, Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, Canada

MyBoatCard.com® is Canada's leading provider of safe boater education and boating license certification. Our Transport Canada approved online boating safety course provides Canadian boaters with the knowledge required to pass the Canadian boating license test and obtain their Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). MyBoatCard.com's boating license is valid in all Canadian provinces - Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. MyBoatCard.com® is headquartered in Vancouver, BC. We are here to help you get your Canadian boating license today!

Nanaimo Power & Sail Squadron has provided training for thousands of boaters. We are proud that for 60 years we have helped so many people stay safe on the water. Our primary goal today is still training boaters so they have fun - and get home safely. Check out our upcoming courses and improve your own boating knowledge. Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Welcome to Nanaimo Yacht Charters and Sailing School. Home to a spectacular BC cruising area, filled with thousands of enchanting anchorages where wild life abounds. From our location in Stones Marina, Nanaimo you will feel that you are on an adventure sailing charter vacation minutes after departing our dock. We also offer a boating and sailing school, accredited to teach both International Sail and Power Association (ISPA) as well as the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) methods of instruction. Our Yacht charter fleet consists of both sail and power boat rentals from 27′ to 56′. Our sailing school, based in Nanaimo (Vancouver Island) offers Power and Sailing courses for individuals, couples or families, we also have summer camps for teens and kids. Nanaimo, BC, Canada

The Nanoose Squadron is part the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS), a nationwide organization of recreational boating enthusiasts dedicated to the advancement of safe and pleasurable boating through education. Squadron members have delivered training for boating safety in the Nanoose Bay area. Students have included power boaters, sailors and non-boat owners who have wanted to find out what knowledge is needed to safely navigate the waters of the Salish Sea. As well as training we also have an active social program that includes a monthly members night (members partners and guests are welcome to attend) with entertaining and informative topics and speakers. Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, BC Canada

North Shore Reaching is a top provider of quality and safety-oriented marine education. We are the only sailing school on Lake Ontario offering both Sail Canada and American Sailing Association courses! With our variety of course offerings, we teach every level of adult sailor from beginner to advanced. Located at Harbourview Marina on Presqu'ile Bay in Brighton, Ontario, this hidden gem offers premium sailing including Lake Ontario, around Prince Edward County, the Bay of Quinte and Trent Severn Waterways. Carrying Place, ON Canada

The Northern Alberta Sailing College is a non-profit organization that operates on Lake Wabamun from the Edmonton Yacht Club. Courses in basic sailing are offered. Every year, many children, teenagers and adults are trained by our Canadian Yachting Association Certified Instructors. All of our courses leverage the CANSail curriculum to instruct the fundamentals of sailing including safety, the parts of the boat, the rigging and de-rigging of a boat, the language of sailing, controlling the boat, trimming the sails, launching and docking. Seba Beach, Alberta, Canada

The Nova Scotia Sea School provides hands-on adventure experiences that are inspired by the ocean. Our sailing adventures, wooden boat-building courses, outdoor adventures, wilderness programs, surfboard shaping classes and team-building programs build skills, confidence, environmental stewardship, teamwork and respect. Halifax, NS Canada

Oak Bay Power and Sail Squadron is a non-profit association of boating enthusiasts in Victoria, B.C. joined by a common goal: that is to promote safe boating awareness for both power and sailing vessels. Join us in providing boating education and enjoy the good fellowship that membership brings. Just a reminder: you do not have to be a boat owner to enroll in classes or be a member! Remember, all operators of a motorized pleasure craft must be in possession of the Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC). This is the only card approved by Transport Canada, and is the only card recognized in the United States. This card is available when taking your Safe Boating course in either our fall or winter course sessions. We provide club cruises around our scenic waters of the Gulf Islands. See events calendar for cruise schedules. Victoria, B.C. Canada

Provincial Sailing Authority which provides information about racing, learn to sail clubs, and more. Ontario Sailing is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization committed to the promotion and development of all aspects of boating and sailing. Ontario Sailing consists of over 180 member clubs, sailing schools, camps, charters & affiliates who represent over 10,000 member families and services over 100,000 boaters. Hamilton, ON Canada

The Oshawa Power & Sail Squadron was formed in 1961; we currently have around 300 members. The most important reason for joining the Power & Sail Squadron is the opportunity to learn about boating - how to stay safe while having fun. We offer a number of boating events and a wide range of boating courses. Whitby, ON Canada

Learn to Sail with Pacific Swan. Sailing Instruction Designed to Meet Individual Needs. Pacific Swan's principle Rob Andrews, is a Sail Canada Certified Instructor at a variety of levels. Start keelboat Sailing is Sail Canada's entry level course to keel boat sailing. Pacific Swan offers this course on Vancouver Island's Sproat Lake. Courses will have a maximum of three students plus Rob. Perfect for a couple or family to learn together while enjoying the warm waters of Sproat Lake. Port Alberni, BC Canada

Since 1959, we have trained thousands of pleasure boaters in safe practices and knowledge of our waterways by offering a number of training courses, in particular the Boating Course. Today the Squadron continues to offer Boating Courses each year along with Maritime Radio Seminars, Navigating with GPS Seminars, and Fundamentals of Weather Courses. It also provides challenge exams using the Boat Pro Manual to allow boaters to obtain their Pleasure Craft Operator's Card (PCOC). Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Sailing Lessons in British Columbia's Gulf Islands. Let us take you on a sailing vacation adventure that you only imagined possible. Sail in British Columbia's Gulf Islands with a Certified Canadian Recreational Yachting Association Cruising Instructor. Earn cruising certification,or, complete a sailing familiarization cruise. We offer various packages and programs from basic seamanship to coastal navigation to advanced certification. Because we are a small, owner operated sailing school, we are able to provide our customers the flexibility and individual attention they need. Nanaimo, B.C. Canada

The Port Dover Yacht Club Sailing School is a not-for-profit organization that serves Haldimand, Norfolk, Brant and Brantford, and beyond. We share our love of sailing through a number of Sail Canada-certified programs, for all ages and ability levels. Want to get your kids out in the open air and teach them the joy of sailing? Check out our Youth Dinghy lessons! Want to learn yourself? Register now for our Discover Sailing - Adult program, or learn to cruise a larger craft with our Adult Keelboat classes. Port Dover, ON Canada

Providing Sailing Instruction in Manitoba, Canada. CYA Courses taught by CYA certified instructors. Courses include: Introduction to Cruising; Basic Cruising; Liveaboard Intermediate Cruising; Single Handed Sailing; Boating Certificates, PCOC; Seminars and Special Instruction; ROC(M) VHF Radio Operators Certificate. Winnipeg, MB Canada

Sail Georgian Bay is a non profit sailing school teaching safety and seamanship in our learn to sail program. Sail Canada certified instructors run weekly courses during July & August for young people aged 8-18 who wish to learn the in's and out's of sailing, safety & seamanship. Our instructors are all both Sail Canada trained and registered. We follow the national awards program which makes learning to sail both fun and exciting. Meaford, Ontario, Canada

Explore beautiful Nelson BC from the water! Sail Nelson is our local recreational boating school offering you professional, fun, sailing courses that lead to Sail Canada certifications. We are a recognized BC Sailing and Sail Canada adult recreational boating school and our Sail Canada certified instructor, Penny Caldwell, is eager to share her love of sailing with you. Nelson BC Canada

Nova Scotia Yachting Association. Our vision is to make high performance sailing and recreational boating lifelong activities for Nova Scotians through excellence in competition and training. NSYA Is the provincial sport governing body in Nova Scotia. Halifax, NS Canada

Sail Nova Scotia and discover the best of sailing! Whether you are a beginner or an advanced sailor, looking to learn navigation and sailing theory or to get practical hands-on sailing experience, Nova Sail has classes tailored to meet your individual or crew sailing needs. All courses offered are based on the Sail Canada or IYT curriculum, and as a certified advanced cruising instructor, Judy can certify you from introductory to advanced levels. Principal Instructor Judy Robertson will take you from the classroom to the waves aboard Semper Vivens, an Avance 40 12-metre keelboat based at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Introducing youngsters and adults to the excitement of sailing In beautiful and historic St Andrews-by-the-Sea, NB, Canada. St Andrews is Canada's oldest seaside resort and sits on Passamaquoddy Bay at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy and the Gulf of Maine. We accept students aged 10 years and up. Our students will come from St Andrews and other local communities. As well as proficiency in sailing, acquiring marine knowledge and leadership skills, all students in the program will be taught boat maintenance and repair. This will minimize maintenance expense while encouraging responsibility. Chamcook, New Brunswick, Canada

We offer courses including: Sail Canada Basic cruising, Sail Canada Intermediate and advanced cruising, Sail Canada coastal and celestial navigation, IYT Yachtmaster offshore, IYT Yachtmaster Ocean, IYT coastal navigation master, IYT International Certificate of Competency, IYT Cevni, European inshore navigation. We teach aboard our classic offshore capable Alberg 37, and a beautiful Contessa 32. Both boats are equipped with all the modern navigation and safety tools. For the advanced and offshore classes we sail in all conditions. We also teach aboard students boats if they prefer. Richmond, BC Canada

The Saskatchewan Sailing Clubs Association (Sask Sailing) serves to promote all forms of sailing within the province of Saskatchewan. We do this through our Mobile Sailing School programs, Club Assistance programs and the Provincial Racing Team. Additionally, we provide a link between Saskatchewan sailors and Sail Canada, sailing's national governing body. Yes, it's possible to sail in Saskatchewan and you can do it too! Each year, our mobile sailing school travels from club to club teaching people of all ages, genders and physical ability levels. Saskatoon, SK Canada

Sea to Sky Sailing teaches aspiring explorers from all walks of life how to sail and how to use that knowledge to launch incredible adventures at sea. We offer a step-by-step sailing education following the highest training standards under the International Yacht Training (IYT) certification program. Sea to Sky Sailing takes you through three levels of IYT training including the International Certificate of Competency (ICC). Our experienced instructors are passionate about giving students the best opportunities to learn in a safe, fun and encouraging environment. Students complete our courses with valuable practical experience and plenty of confidence gained from our high quality, hands-on approach to learning. West Vancouver, BC Canada

Simply Sailing is a Vancouver based, an ISPA & CYA registered Sailing School. Our Approach to Sailing is Simple: Hands on learning on local waters on a forgiving boat. Taking sailing classes will give you an opportunity to explore the exciting world of sailing and become your own Captain. We offer the Basic Sailing Course both in a Day Sailing Class as well as a Cruise & Learn Course. The Intermediate Sailing Course is offered as a five day Cruise & Learn. Vancouver, BC Canada

An Okanagan Sailing School. Located on beautiful Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, BC, Smooth Sailing Academy teaches beginners, cruisers and racing sailors, at their level of sailing. Kelowna, BC Canada

IYT sailing certifications including International Crew and International Bareboat Skipper & ICC. We are an accredited IYT (International Yacht Training) sailing school and teach their courses in a safe, professional manner. From new sailors to boat owners and those that dream of chartering abroad, we have a sailing option that will suit your needs. Squamish, BC Canada

Learn to sail on a 31 ft. Catalina sailboat with a certified Sail Canada instructor. Then, join our Boat-Sharing Club and enjoy a summer of Sailing on our boats. Swans Sailing Club provides the use of two fully-equipped 22 ft Catalina sailboats for club members for their unlimited use to continue to develop their sailing skills. We also offer 4-hour skippered cruises, with instruction, for up to 5 people. Pickering, ON Canada

New and used boats for sale. Dealer for Catalina Yachts. Swans Marina offers dockage for over 40 boats, land and in water storage year round. With a restaurant and Marine Chandlery on site, and gas station with diesel, supermarket, liquor store, and major mall nearby, your weekend getaway starts when you leave the office. We also offer Sailing Charters and sailing instruction on a Catalina 309, with courses taught by a certified CYA Instructor. Pickering, ON Canada

Tall Ships Canada Association trading as 'TallShipsCAN' represents Canadian Sail Training operators, Canadian Maritime Heritage organisations and partners who support our pursuit of: advancement of education and training, youth development, career opportunities, supportive regulatory frameworks, best practices in the sailing and marine industry and the promotion of Canadian heritage, culture and values. Member vessels and programmes foster opportunities for intensive personal development, a life experience that advances leadership development, an utter reverence for nature, a sense of time and place, an appreciation for history, and essential value of teamwork skills. Sail training ingrains the qualities of stewardship, resourcefulness, pride, humility, bravery, strength, tenacity and grace. Sail training ships and learning to sail are our voyage and our tools; our destination is personal development. Brockville, ON Canada

Learn to sail or powerboat with Topmast, an RYA Training Centre in Kingston, Ontario. Royal Yachting Association courses from beginner to advanced, both sail & power. Whether you are a beginner or already have some experience and want to get better, learn to sail with Topmast. Our live-aboard courses are fun, informative and a great experience. Topmast is an RYA Training Centre. The RYA training scheme is recognised as an industry leader when it comes to teaching safe skills to boaters. Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Learn new sailing skills while exploring the West Coast islands of British Columbia, Canada. On board Tula, our beautifully appointed 39’ Beneteau Oceanis 390, you’ll experience what life on the ocean is all about – the fresh air, amazing wildlife, local seafood, and tranquil sunsets – while completing Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) training and credentials. North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

Welcome to Vancouver Island South District -- we are made up of seven individual Canadian Power & Sail squadrons in the Southern Vancouver Island region. Each squadron has it's own unique make-up, but common to all squadrons is boating education. Classes offered range from basic boating certification (Pleasure Craft Operator Cards, PCOC) through to advanced navigation courses. We also offer courses in martime radio (VHF Radio Operators Certificate), weather and boat maintenance. Vancouver Island, BC Canada

Vancouver Power and Sail Squadron is one of 179 Squadrons across Canada which make up Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. Each year, CPS members teach a variety of courses to 10,000 or more concerned boaters in the general public across Canada. CPS is well known for its "Boating Course", which is the primary course offered to the public. Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons is a nationwide association of boating enthusiasts, dedicated to improving boating safety through training. Vancouver, BC Canada

Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS) is a nationwide organization of boating enthusiasts. Our aim is to increase boating safety and enjoyment by providing instruction in all phases of seamanship and navigation, both power and sail. Victoria Power and Sail Squadron was formed in 1958 as part of the of Vancouver Island District of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. In 1996 when the Vancouver Island District was split it became part of the Vancouver Island South District (V.I.S.D.) The V.I.S.D. consists of seven squadrons covering Greater Victoria and the Gulf Islands. Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC Canada

Discover sailing with your family or in a small group. Are you a beginner or rather a seasoned sailor? Located at the Marina of the Port of Quebec, Vieux Port Yachting offers a wide range of sailing lessons and motor boat lessons according to your level of experience thanks to its sailing or motor boat school. Quebec City, Quebec Canada