Learn to Sail

For generations, Torontonians have found Queen City Yacht Club to be a great place to learn to sail. Our Youth and Adult programs are taught to the highest standards of the Canadian Yachting Association.

QCYC prides itself at having retained some of the most qualified and experienced instructors in the province. In fact, Steve Cutting, our head instructor is an examiner of other instructors and is a full time public school teacher.

Designed to meet the needs of students at every level in boats ranging from the simple Pikos to fast 420s, the school has a program for everyone. Queen City’s well-respected Learn to Sail program has produced graduates who have become proud members of the Canadian National Sailing Team.

We have Programs For All Levels

All programs are designed for the participants to learn new skills, develop responsibility, self-reliance, cooperation and leadership. Safety and fun are integral parts of every program.

White Sail I

Introduction to basic sailing and safety skills in a bigger boat.

White Sail II

Builds on the basics to bring some elementary theory and more understanding of terminology.

White Sail III

Mastering of all the basic skills and the ability to handle a dinghy in moderate wind. Additional theory supports the new skills being learned.

Bronze Sail IV

Provides an introduction to the spinnaker and trapeze use and introduces some advanced sailing skills.

Bronze Sail V

At this level spinnaker and trapeze skills are mastered, together with boat handling in higher wind conditions and more advanced knowledge of sailing theory.

Silver Sail VI

Focuses on racing, the rules, sail theory, tactics and advanced boat handling.

Experience in regattas is acquired.

Learn to Sail Junior Club Head Instructor

Michael Weber Michael is highly qualified and experienced as a sailor and educator. He holds a Masters of Education (University of Toronto), an Ontario Teaching Certificate and is an Instructor Evaluator with the Canadian Yachting Association. Michael has spent close to 20 years teaching sailing to both adults and children. He has taught in the Cayman Islands, Jamaica and across Ontario. He also has extensive experience as a competitive sailor having competed at a number of World Championship events and even coached at the 2010 World Junior Olympics. The youth who participate in QCYC’s Learn to Sail program will receive the very best in leadership and training from Michael and his team.

Questions on the program or administration?

Please review the FAQ page or contact Learn to Sail Director, Eric Whan at e-mail:

learntosail@qcyc.ca or by phone 416-500-6405