At Waegwoltic Sailing we focus on providing instruction in a fun, safe and positive environment. We strive to teach practical theory and on-water skills while emphasizing camaraderie and a passion for the sport. Our lessons are taught in accordance with Canadian Yachting Association standards by fully certified instructors.

Regattas & Parental Support:

The Racing and Recreational streams both have different demands on the students, but also on the parents. These are important points to consider when deciding what to sign up for.

With the Recreational stream, sailors will not be attending any traveling regattas. This means that the children will simply have to be picked up and dropped off at the Waeg around the same time each day. No additional transportation of children or equipment is required.

With the Racing stream, sailors will be attending traveling regattas. The amount of involvement, and the distance of travel depends on the class that the child is enrolled in. However, there will certainly be days that the children will be sailing out of other locations. This includes both weekdays and weekends. Locations may include Bedford Basin, St. Margaret’s Bay, Chester, etc. This is a necessary aspect of the program, and one that is usually the highlight of the sailor’s summers. However, to make this happen, parental support is absolutely necessary. This includes carpooling and transportation of equipment. We are not responsible for arranging drives to and from the various venues. Also, please be aware that when outside of the Waeg, pickup and drop-off times may vary. We will supply more information as the summer gets closer, but please consider the level of commitment that you and your child can provide.

Program Descriptions

Adventure Camp (A & B) (Recreation)

Duration: 1 Week
Boats: Opti & Echo
Ages: 9 - 14
Parental Support: No
Prerequisites: None

It’s so popular we’ve decided to offer it twice! This class is for children with little to no sailing experience. Designed for children to come get their feet wet, and have a blast doing it! We’ll get out sailing and play lots of games in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

 

Tune–Up Series (Racing)

Duration: 7 Weeks (Saturdays only)
Boats: Opti, 420, Laser & Laser Radial
Ages: 10+
Parental Support: No
Prerequisites: Must be registered for the following Summer Session in Opti Race, 420 Race or High Performance Race Team

New program! The spring Tune-Up Series is designed for those sailors that will be joining one of our race teams for the Summer Session. Saturday sessions will focus on on-water training as a head start to the upcoming regatta season. Sailors will require appropriate clothing for the colder weather. It’s the perfect way to shake off the rust or get used to a new boat for the upcoming season!

 

Wet Feet (Recreation)

Duration: 2 Saturdays
Boats: Opti & Echo
Ages: 6-8
Parental Support: No
Prerequisites: None

New program! This class serves as an introduction for young children to the sport of sailing in a fun and activity filled environment. The goal of this class is for participants to learn the basics of sailing while becoming comfortable being on a boat and on the water.

 

Basic Sailing (A) (Recreation)

Duration: 4 Weeks
Boats: Opti & Echo
Ages: 10+
Parental Support: No
Prerequisites: None

This foundation class is for children starting off with no or some sailing experience. The focus of this class is to get out on the water, learn all about sailing, and have fun! All classes are taught under close instructor supervision, with a strong emphasis on having a great time. Successful completion of this class (CYA levels I, II, and III) will allow sailors to choose to go on to the Opti Race Team (Racing), or Advanced Sailing (recreation).

Basic Sailing (B1 & B2) (Recreation)

Duration: 2 Weeks
Boats: Opti & Echo
Ages: 10+
Parental Support: No
Prerequisites: None

This is a condensed version of our Basic Sailing program for those that cannot commit to two months. Sailors will learn everything they need to know to get out on the water and have fun! Sailors registering for both sessions B1 and B2 will see some overlap in material, but will continue to advance their sailing skills and knowledge.

 

Advanced Sailing (A & B) (Recreation)

Duration: 4 Weeks
Boats: 420
Ages: 10+
Parental Support: No
Prerequisites: Basic Sailing (White Sail 3)

This class is for sailors who have graduated out of Basic Sailing. Students will sail more advanced boats, sail further, and learn exciting new skills including spinnaker and trapeze. We will teach students how to sail under a variety of conditions, and will cover maintenance and seamanship. This class will cover CYA levels IV and V. It is a recreational class, and as such sailors will not be attending local regattas.

 

Opti Race Team (A & B) (Racing)

Duration: 4 Weeks
Boats: Opti
Ages: 10-15
Parental Support: Yes
Prerequisites: Basic Sailing (White II), or Instructor Recommendation

This class is for sailors with an interest in competitive racing. Students will sail exclusively in Optimist sailboats, and will work towards racing in local regattas. Although based out of the Waeg, we will train in Bedford, St. Margaret’s Bay, and Chester. This is a very exciting and intensive program, which is a great introduction into the wonderful world of dingy racing.

 

420 Race Team (A & B) (Racing)

Duration: 4 Weeks
Boats: 420
Ages: 13-18
Parental Support: Yes
Prerequisites: Advanced Sailing (Bronze IV), or Opti Race Team, or Instructor Recommendation

New program! This class will introduce sailors to double-handed racing in the 420, a great boat with a large and competitive fleet. Although based out of the Waeg, sailors will train and compete at locations throughout the Maritimes. At the Waeg, sailors will spend time training with the Advanced group as well as a separate team.

 

High Performance Race Team (Racing)

Duration: 9 Weeks
Boats: Laser & Laser Radial
Ages: 15-19
Parental Support: Yes
Prerequisites: Advanced Sailing (Bronze V) or 420 Race Team

This is a very high-caliber class, designed for racers with a high level of competency and maturity. It is imperative that sailors are already competent in winds up to 20 knots. This class will have a strong focus on results, and will be taught by an experienced racing coach. We will be working closely with provincial and national teams/coaches, and will be attending all major regattas (including CORK).

 

Fall Racing Series (Racing)

Duration: 5 Weeks (Saturday only)
Boats: Opti, 420, Laser & Laser Radial
Ages: 10+
Parental Support: No
Prerequisites: Opti Race team, 420 Race Team or High Performance Race Team

New program! Come enjoy the best sailing conditions Nova Scotia has to offer! This class is designed for anyone that was a member of one of our race teams and isn’t ready to put the boat away yet. Sailors will race against each other (based out of the Waeg) in this five-week series.

Please note that we reserve the right to modify a child’s registration class, based on instructor recommendation. Please note that all classes are subject to minimum enrollment.

More information for parents