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 our 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.  Sailing is an increasingly popular sport as it offers everything from enjoyment of the outdoors, to practical knowledge and skills applicable in all areas of life.  Come join us at EHYC and discover what you’ve been missing

Our sailing programs follow the standard curriculum laid out by the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA), which is recognized worldwide as one of the top national sailing authorities. Sailing schools across Canada follow and recognize the CYA certification levels, so the instruction you will receive is applicable throughout the country. Our team of CYA certified coaches all have many years of experience on the water to share through our fun, learning oriented programs.  While we emphasize fun, safety, and a love of sailing, our programs have also provided the base from which some graduates have gone on to highly successful careers in the sport.  Beth Calkin sailed for Team Canada in the 2000 Olympics, and Nikola Girke represented Canada at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Both Beth and Nicola  began their life on the water at EHYC.

White Sail offers the chance for sailors with minimal 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 courses are designed for a fun, instructive beginning to sailing with an emphasis on practical experience

        Once you have mastered the basics of sailing, you will be ready for the challenge of the Bronze levels, 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 the 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. 

The Silver program is for the seasoned, competitive sailor who wants to learn the fine points of the sport.  This intensive program covers all the aspects of dinghy racing, from racing rules to tactics and ‘tricks of the trade’.  As a Silver student, you must participate in a minimum of 2 regattas during the season in which you take your course in order to receive your full certification. You’ll be sailing in Lasers, Bytes, Radials and maybe in our 29er if the conditions are right.

ALL SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE FROM 9 AM TO 4 PM WEEKDAYS, INCLUDING HOLIDAYS.   ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM!

 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!

Students in the Silver program are required to do a minimum of 2 regattas in addition to their regular session .  

  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 2-3 regattas in each season.  For more information please contact Graeme Clendenan or Candice Suchocki Weir at northshoresailing@gmail.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.

  Fun Week
 
Fun Week is designed for students who want to finish off the summer with a relaxing week of longer cruises, water games and good fun. Fun week runs the week of August 25th to 29th at a cost of $160 for the full five days, or a daily drop in rate of $40 per day. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day.

Commodore’s Cup
 
EHYC traditionally has a large contingent of its Summer Sailing School students participate in the Commodores Cup Regatta, also on the week of August 25th to 29th . The fee of $190 includes the registration fee for RVYC, coach supervision, and use of the EHYC club dinghies.

Spring and Fall sailing will run on the given dates from 12 to 4 pm.
Fun Week will run from 9 am to 4 pm.

Group Packages

Custom group packages can be arranged at Eagle Harbour again in 2008.  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. Social events, inter-club racing, camping trips, and fun sailing 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.
  Additional events may be added to the schedule as they are announced by the hosting yacht clubs.

Eagle Harbour will provide coaching and equipment for any of the above regattas for which there is sufficient interest. Costs vary for each regatta.  Please contact the club office by phone (604-921-7636) or email at ehyc@ehyc.org if your interested in participating..

Beginner and Intermediate Adult Lessons

We are offering both Beginner and Adult sailing lessons in 2008.

Beginner Lessons are offered as a series of six (6) 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 (8) lessons. The cost is $320.00 or $50 per lesson if individual lessons are preferred.

Sessions are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from the beginning of May to the end of September, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM each evening. Weekend sessions can be scheduled as well, if preferred

There is a minimum of two 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 $40 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.