The EYC Junior Sailing Program is a non-profit Corporation operating within the Etobicoke Yacht Club. It's activities are made possible through dedicated club members who volunteer hundreds of hours to ensure the success of the program. In addition to offering affordable tuition fees, other financial support is provided through Corporate, Government and private donations.
EYC's Junior Sailing Program (JSP) is looking forward to another exciting year of introducing and continuing the positive experiences for youth through our junior sailing programs. This year we will again be providing Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) certified courses.
Again for 2013 ! EYC's Junior Saling program has five used Opti sailing dingy's for use during the Opti Race program. These boats will enable some students to participate in the Opti Race Team without the need to purchase their own boat. A $300.00 rental fee plus a $400.00 refundable damage deposit is charged when this option is selected during the registration process. These boats are alocated on a first come first served basis.
To register for any JSP sailing programs, purchase tickets for JSP Special Events or to make a charitable donation ;
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If you have an items (including your Corporate swag) or service to donate to the annual JSP Fundraiser, or would like to volunteer to help run this event this year, please contact Willi Steinke, by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by phone at 416 525-7415.
Hope to see you at this very special celebration !
This Year's Program Discounts
Until March 20th, JSP is offering a 10% early bird discount on all registrations. After March 20th, the following discounts will be available.
A 10% multi-child discount for a second child and a 15% discount for three or more siblings. These discounts are automatically applied to the registration total in the final payment screen. Multi-child discounts only apply to children from the same immediate family.
We also offer a 10% discount to current EYC members. Member discounts are manually applied and must be requested by sending an email with your name and membership number to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Please note, discounts are not "stackable" and only one discount will apply per registration session. In addition, approved manuals are only included in the applicable CANSail programs. (Note : Students who already own a manual or are booked into multiple courses, are not eligble for additional copies.)
Our on-line registration process will facilitate course selection and payment through this website. Click on the link at the top of this page or visit the Registration page.
The Canadian Yachting Association's CANSail Program
In 2012, the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) introduced the CANSail program to the Sail Training community. Since the EYC Junior Sail Program is required to comply with this national sanctioning body, the CANSail program has replaced the traditional White, Bronze and Silver/Gold programs. This program is more focused on the competitive aspects of sailing, in addition to the learn-to-sail curriculum. Also, students will now have the flexibility to advance up levels in any type of boat, either single or double handedly crewed.The CANSail program contains six (CANSail 1 - 6) segments each containing a progressive list of skills in a check-list based format. Students are advanced up in levels as the skills are learned and demonstrated. While the levels are an indication of progression, in practice many students will be working on skills across multiple levels at any given time.
Each student will have access to an online "electronic logbook" with their individual skill progression documented and available at anytime for personal review. This web based system will enable instructors and students to track and report individual achievement in a common simple format.
Upcoming JSP Special Events
Junior Sail Open House
The instructor staff and the program management staff will hold an open house for parents and participants to meet prir to start of the upcoming 2013 program . This event will include a presentation by the instructors, a short tour of the facilities and an opportunity to see up close the boats and other equipment used in a particular course level. This is a great opportunity to meet the instructors and ask any further questions regarding our program.
Registration is not a requirement to attend and if you are unsure about enrolling your child in our program, this is a great opportunity see the facilities, ask questions and address any concerns you might have.
Junior Sail Fundraisor
The JSP Fundraisor is an opportunity EYC members and alumni to come together and express their support for the program in a tangible way. As in previous years, the fundraisor will include an Opti regatta, silent auction and bar-b-que dinner. Dates and further details will be made available when possible on this website. The JSP instructors will also provide information to the students when available.
Junior Sail Banquet
The Junior Sail Program with hold it's annual awards banquet for all the current participants towards the end of the sailing season. During this event, successfull students will receive their program certificates along with other special awards for outstanding achievements both in the core (White Sail/Bronze) and racing programs. This is a very popular event and tickets must be purchased when available through the on-line registration system under the "Special Events and Merchandise" page or in the JSP classroom through one of the instructors.
Learn to Sail This Summer!
The EYC Junior Sailing Program has been established to promote the sport of sailing for the young people of our community.
Junior sailors will take advantage of the finest water park in the region. The Program is conducted in a dedicated on-site training facility located within the Etobicoke Yacht Club and on the water in the beautiful sheltered Humber Bay.
EYC's clubhouse grounds are fully fenced for security and safety. The attractive Dry Sail Club provides boys and girls' washrooms, lockers, change rooms. The beach dinghy launch area is large enough to accommodate all of our boats with safety and protection.
There is easy access to the lake under the supervision of instructors in powered launches. In the event of inclement weather, the inside bay course is available for our use.
Our Junior Sailing Mandate…
"To promote excellence in sailing for youth at introductory levels through advanced provincial or national training programs".
View the JSP introductory video online: QuickTime | Flash 8
Courses Offered for youth aged 7 to 17
There are several options available when selecting the sail program that would suit the individual level of experience and timetable of the student. The Canadian Yachting Association's Learn to Sail standards provide safe, standardized instruction for recreation and competition in sailing dinghies.
Wet Feet, CANSail 1 & 2
are the introductory levels. Beginners are introduced to and taught the basic skills of sailing. The focus is on safety, seamanship and boat handling. Basic skills are taught using Oppi sailing dinghies and advance skills taught using the recently aquired state-of-the art RS Feva high performance sailboats.
CANSail 3-6
This program is where sailors are introduced to advanced sailing techniques, including sail trim, boat tuning, boat maintenance, trapezing and the use of the spinnaker. CANSail 3-6 levels are taught using Club 420's.
Ask any Olympic sailor what boat he/she first raced and chances are it was an Opti. The Opti Race program is for those CanSail 1 or 2 graduates who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in handling an Opti Sailing dingy and want to enter the world of competitive organized class level racing. This Course focuses on race tactics and skills by instruction plus actual participation in sanctioned sailing regattas. Requisite CANSail skills are also awarded during this program.
(Formerly Gold/Silver Levels)
This course targets sailors interested in further developing their racing skills and tactics as well as providing a more in depth understanding of sailing theory. Students train on their own Laser, Radial or Byte sailing dingys. This is the highest level of the 'learn to sail' program.
All training provided by CYA certified instructors. Low Student to Instructor ratio ensures students individual attention. Requisite CANSail skills are also awarded during this program.
To register for 2013 programs or JSP special events click here :
Junior Sail Program Guide
To Download the Junior Sail Program Guide click here.
Who to Contact
If you have any additional questions about any aspects of the Junior program, including registration inquiries please leave a message for our Junior Sailing Registrar at (416) 259-4215 or by e-mail to the Junior Sailing Program
Want to Join The Junior Sail Team ?
The Junior Sail executive committee is looking for motivated EYC members to assist us in ; fundraising, marketing, administration, transaction processing and Web editing. Please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out more !
* Courses as outlined by the CYA. Photo's (except for the first) are courtesy of Vanguard
Our Boats:
Optimist (http://www.optiworld.org)
RS Feva (http://www.rssailing.com/en/explore/us-rs-feva)
Club 420 (http://www.club420.org/)
Laser/Radial North America (http://www.laser.org)
Laser International (http://www.laserinternational.org)
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