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Eagle Harbour Yacht Club offers a wide variety of sailing programs for all ages and abilities. Our club is located in beautiful West Vancouver, at the entrance to Howe Sound. From our sheltered harbour, sailors not only have the privilege of sailing in one of the most scenic areas of Vancouver, but also of learning one of the best sports in the world (our humble opinion!). Sailing is an increasingly popular sport which offers everything from enjoyment of the outdoors, practical knowledge and skills which can be applied in all areas of life. Come join us at EHYC and discover what you’ve been missing!
Beginner (White Sail I and II) White Sail programs offer the chance for sailors with little or no experience to be introduced to sailing in our popular Pirate Dinghies. Basic sailing skills such as rigging, points of sail, and sail trim and helming, along with safety measures like righting a capsized boat are the focus. . The White Sail I and II courses are designed as a fun, instructive introduction to sailing with an emphasis on developing practical skills. Novice sailors enter at White Sail I and then progress onto White Sail II. Beginner (White Sail III) White Sail III is for sailors who have completed White Sail II and works on mastering the basic skills of sailing. In addition to perfecting their helming and crewing skills, sailors in White Sail III get the chance to sail exciting new boats including Bytes and Laser >>s. White Sail III is designed to refine basic skills and to get sailors ready for Bronze programs. Intermediate (Bronze IV, V)
Youth Summer Schedule...Ages 9-17
Our fantastic youth programs run throughout the summer and give young sailors the opportunity to have a great time out on the water. Every session includes a multitude of games both on shore and on the water, a BBQ and much more. At the end of each session, we have our traditional cruise to Bowen Island for our Bake Day (weather permitting). Also, during the program parents and siblings are given an opportunity to go out on a 34 foot sailboat and take pictures and videos of their children during the lessons. Several morning and afternoon Photo Shoots are scheduled during each session, and for a $25 donation to the EHYC Junior Sailing Club, you’ll have this unique opportunity to get some great pics of the kids! New this year secure online registration BEGINNER (WHITE SAIL 1, II, III)
Notice of cancellation and refund request must be received 15 days prior to the beginning of a session. A cancellation fee of $50 will be charged on all refund requests. No refunds are available after the start of a session. INTERMEDIATE (BRONZE IV, V)
Registration This year we are offering a new way to register for our programs! We are excited to introduce online registration! The system is ready for bookings. Book your sailing adventure now. Click here
Additional Youth Opportunities... Racing Clinic This year we are offering seasonal training in conjunction with the newly created North Shore Race Team. These programs are run year round. The Spring and Fall seasons are very popular for the North Shore Race Team, consisting of two training periods a week and several regattas during the summer sailing season. For more information please contact Graeme Clendenan at director@northshoresailingteam.com
High School Sailing Clubs This year we are offering school sponsored sessions weekday afternoons from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for any school who wishes to organize a sailing group. Contact the EHYC office at 604-921-7636 if you’re interesting in looking into sessions for your school.
Commodore’s Cup
Group Packages Custom group packages can be arranged at Eagle Harbour again in 2010. Schools and youth groups (such as Girl Guides, Scouts, Cadets, etc.) are invited to set up a group sailing session. These custom designed sessions cater to the goals of your group, and are scheduled at your convenience. Whether you want to bring a gym class out for a series of lessons aimed at certification, or you simply want to bring your group out for a one day field trip, Eagle Harbour is the place to go! EHYC Junior Sailing Club Membership EHYC has a very active Junior Sailing Club. Annual membership is $95, with a $25 credit if you attended one of our Summer Sailing School sessions. Junior Members who’ve earned their White Sail III credentials can take out the club dinghies anytime they are not in use during the sailing school. Supervised sailing, social events, inter-club racing, camping trips, and fun sailing with lots of new friends are all benefits of joining the EHYC Junior Sailing Club. One of the best parts of dinghy sailing in Vancouver, is the chance to race in the many regattas occurring throughout the sailing season. These events range from relaxed, single days spent racing against sailors from other local clubs, action-packed provincial or national competitions. Eagle Harbour is proud to participate in many regattas throughout the season, and we encourage our sailors to join us in showing off our sailing skills. YOUTH REGATTAS
We are offering both Beginner and Intermediate Adult sailing lessons in 2010. Beginner Lessons are offered as a series of six lessons. The cost is $240.00 for the series, or $50 per lesson if individual lessons are preferred. Intermediate Lessons are offered in a series of eight lessons. The cost is $320.00 or $50 per lesson if individual lessons are preferred. Sessions can be held Monday through Thursday from the beginning of May to the end of September, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM each evening or on weekends if preferred. We do not have regular lessons scheduled for adults, but we are happy to offer them to individual groups of a minimum of 3 students per session!
Private Lessons Private Lessons are the quickest way to become a proficient dinghy sailor. Private Lessons are also ideal if you want to tailor a particular program to your schedule and abilities. Private lessons are taught on a one-on-one basis, and target whatever areas of practical sailing you would like to practice or learn. Fees are $50 per hour, and two people can share the same private lesson. Contact EHYC at 604 921 7636 or email us at ehyc@ehyc.org if you’d like more information or to schedule sessions. Please note that there are no fixed dates for Adult and Private Lessons and the timing of sessions is dependent on the availability of coaching staff.
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Once you have mastered the basics of sailing taught in the White Sail programs, you will be ready for the challenge of the Bronze levels. These courses are taught in the high performance Byte, Laser and Laser >> dinghies. In Bronze IV, you will learn how to sail without a rudder, how to sail backwards, and many other advanced techniques. Advanced sail theory is also a large component of the course. Bronze V introduces the excitement of sailing with a spinnaker and trapezing, and continues to expand your knowledge of advanced seamanship. Students in the Bronze programs are encouraged to participate in the many local regattas during the summer to experience the thrill of racing in Vancouver’s youth circuit.
