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Register here for kids’ July and August sailing camps.

There’s a sailing camp for any kid and any age group. Kids can work their way up to the highest skill level, or repeat camps because they were so much fun. Taught by talented local instructors who learned here too, all of our camps are the perfect balance of learning, fun and wonderful summer memories.

Everything you need to know and bring.

Our camps consist of 3 sessions (A, B and C), each two weeks long.

All camps start at 9AM and finish at 4PM.

Wet Feet and Opti courses are one week long and can be repeated.

CANSail courses are 2 weeks long. To complete a CANSail course and receive certification kids must attend Week 1 of a session followed by Week 2 of a session. Completing these camps consecutively is highly recommended, but not mandatory. For example, a student could complete Session A Week 1 (A1) and Session B Week 2 (B2).

  • It’s important that your kid is comfortable around the water and knows how to swim. All children will be required to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket and will have their swimming level tested at the beginning of camp. We have a limited supply of life jackets available.

  • Coaches will meet you in the parking lot for 9AM sign in.
    Pickup in the parking lot is at 4PM.

    • Coast Guard-approved life jacket  

    • Bathing suit  

    • Change of clothes 

    • Towel  

    • Rain gear

    • Hat

    • Sunglasses 

    • Sunscreen  

    • Water bottle  

    • Proper footwear (shoes similar to  Natives and Crocs are recommended. Please no flip flops) 

    • Healthy lunch and snacks

  • BBQ lunch provided Fridays of A1, B1 and C1

  • Bowen Island picnic ‘Bake Day’ lunch - bring something to share on Fridays of A2, B2 and C2.

  • EHYC office is open daily Monday-Friday 9.30AM - 3:30PM.

    604 921 -7636
    ehyc@ehyc.org

    Nancy and Rosie can help you with your queries.

  • Should you need to withdraw from a previously registered camp, and your request is received more than 14 days prior to the beginning of the camp start date, a cancellation fee of $150 will be deducted from the refunded amount.

    Within 14 days of the start of the camp, refunds are only issued for medical reasons. A doctor's note is required. 

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  • If you need to change to a different camp a $50 admin fee is applied.  

    Contact us to reschedule.

  • 5 Day camps are $450

    4 Day camps are $360

Choose Your Camp

Sail For Fun

This is a one week camp to kick off the summer sailing season for anyone who has achieved CANSail 1 or above.  Running only for the week of June 30th, this is an opportunity to jump back into sailing to refresh your skills and hang out with friends on the water. It isn’t a prerequisite for anything. It really is just for fun.

Wet Feet (Opti Intro)

This is a gentle one-week introduction to sailing for 7-9 year olds who have no sailing experience. Using small optimist dinghies, our focus is on safety and fun on the water.

Opti Basic

Upon completion of Wet Feet, 7-9 year olds can further develop their sailing skills in optimist dinghies. Some CANSail 1 material is introduced at this level, while we still focus on fun and safety on the water.

CANSail1

This is a two-week course for kids 10 years and older who are beginning their journey in sailing or progressing from Opti Basic. This entry-level course teaches fundamental sailing skills including basic sheeting, steering, and boat handling on all points of sail using double-handed dinghies. Upon completion, sailors can sail within defined boundaries set by an instructor.

CANSail2

This two-week course builds on the skills learned in CANSail 1. Sailors learn to adjust their bodies and boats for changes in direction and wind speed. They also practice boat-handling maneuvers in a controlled manner while in a controlled setting.

* Completing CANSail2 qualifies participants to become an EHYC sailing camp volunteer.

CANSail3

This two-week course refines the skills learned in CANSail 2 and introduces the sailor to intermediate sailing techniques. The focus is on boat speed, applied technical skills, and maneuver efficiency, while sailors are also exposed to a greater variety of conditions.

CANSail4

This two-week course further develops skills learned in CANSail 3. Sailors learn advanced boat handling and proficiency in a variety of conditions, as well as how to execute maneuvers in a competitive setting for tactical and strategic advantage.  To pass this level, sailors must participate in a one or two-day regatta.

* Completing CANSail4 is a prerequisite to becoming an EHYC sailing camp instructor. Learn how