For information and registration details,
visit www.sailparrysound.on.ca and
click on Sailing School. Information is in
three parts.
1. the Learn to Sail/CANSail
information here
2. the registration forms, and
3. important information for
parents after you have
registered.
Learn to Sail in 2017
Your family can enjoy the Georgian Bay sunshine on the Big Sound, and have fun,
all summer at Sail Parry Sound Sailing School.
Youth ages 8 and up: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July and August
Adult lessons: Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:00 – 7:00, pre-registered in July and August.
Youth programs:
CANSail Levels were introduced in 2012. Here is a general comparison to the old levels.
Wet Feet: Ages 7-8 Introduction to sailing safety, skills and fun on the water. One week.
CANSail 1: Ages 8-18 Similar to White Sail 1. Two weeks or more.
CANSail 2: Ages 9-18 Similar to White Sail 2 + 3. Two weeks or more.
CANSail 3: Ages 9-18 Similar to Bronze IV Learn to Race. Four weeks or more.
CANSail 4: Ages 12-18 Similar to Bronze V Learn to Race Four weeks or more.
CANSail 5: Ages 12-18 Similar to Silver VI with Race Team 4 – 8 weeks or more.
CANSail 6: Ages 15-18 Similar to Gold VII with Race Team 4 – 8 weeks or more.
Full details are available at the Sail Canada website. Levels are accomplished when a skill level is achieved.
The number of weeks indicated for a level is only a recommendation - please don't hold us to it. Everyone
learns at their own pace and weather can play a big role. Our instructors stress fun over achievement for
young children. If level achievement is important, tell your instructor and they will give you progress reports.
Adult program: Adult sailing instruction is available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00
through our Adult Learn to Sail Membership (includes SPS 2017 Membership and 4 lessons) or our two
lesson packages for non-members. Group/Corporate Adult Dinghy lessons are also available.
Expert instruction: Our instructors are Sail Canada (formerly CYA) certified and follow the Sail Canada
program for sailors, instructors and coaches.
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2017 Registration and Membership (fees assistance available):
Youth program per week, only $285 for members; $255 before April 30. Youth program per week for nonmembers: $385.
Membership is open to all–only $85 for your entire family; $75 if paid before January 31.
NEW FOR 2017 Learn to Sail
CANSail 6: Consolidation and application of skills learned in CANSail 5, continued racing skill development
and regatta participation. Learn to Train level of the Sail Canada Long Term Sailor Development program.
Pre-requisite is CANSail 5, participants must be 14 – 18 years. Six or more weeks are recommended.
Sail for the Summer Package: Register for 8 weeks of sailing in any level for $1819 if registered by April
30th, or $2023 after April 30th, price includes 2017 Family Membership and membership discount. Beginner
sailors will be able to achieve their CANSail 1 and 2 levels, and have the opportunity to start on their
intermediate levels. Intermediate and advanced sailors will also have the opportunity to progress through
their levels in one season.
Multi-Week Discounts: If a sailor registers for more than one week, the second week and every week
thereafter is eligible for the $25 multi-week discount.
Adult Learn to Sail Membership: For 18 years and up includes membership in Sail Parry Sound and 4
dinghy lessons with our certified instructors. Lessons will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
from 5:00 to 7:00 (weather permitting).
Class sizes are limited, so register early for the fleet you want. If paying by credit card go to the Registration
link on our website, https://sailparrysound.checklick.com/ or register by completing both the Membership and
the Registration forms in Word and email them to [email protected] Then, sign hard
copies and mail with your cheque to:
Sail Parry Sound
Box 734, Parry Sound, ON
P2A 2Z1
Tel:
(705) 774-5228
E-mail:
[email protected]
Fleet
Wet Feet/CANSail
Fees per week
Pay by
Pay after
Apr 30
Apr 30
$255
$285
Non-Member
Fee
.$385
1
July 3 - 7
2
July 10 - 14
$255
$285
$385
3
July 17 - 21
$255
$285
$385
4
July 24 - 28
$255
$285
$385
5
Jul 31 – Aug 4
$255
$285
$385
6
Aug 8 - 11
$204
$228
$328
7
Aug 14 - 18
$255
$285
$385
8
Aug 21 - 25
$255
$285
$385
REGISTER
and pay by
June 1
Group of 10+
IF space permits
$255 ea
Government subsidy is available for qualified families. Details are at
http://www.psdssab.org/index.php/our-programs/childrens-services/subsidized-child-care/
or email: [email protected] .
Helping Kids Play information is found at http://www.parrysound.ca/en/play-here/helping-kids-play.asp
Adult Program: Learn to Sail Membership $300 (includes Membership and 4 lessons), or $150 for two
lessons (no membership). Lessons take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 – 7:00
(weather permitting). Register for adult lessons by emailing [email protected]. Group or
corporate event lessons are available by special arrangement. Please ask!
Prerequisites for sailing school:
 Each level is prerequisite for the next.
 It is mandatory that each student be able to swim.
 In order to participate at regattas, at home or away, racing team members must be enrolled in the
sailing school the week of the regatta.
What’s included… We provide expert instruction, full time supervision and boats. Each student is
presented with a Sail Canada certificate upon successful completion of their program.
…and what’s not: Students are expected to bring their own approved life jackets (PFD), a lunch, sun
protection and appropriate clothing – rain jackets are good every day. Instruction books can be purchased.
Terms and conditions:
 Full payment required with registration.
 Enrolment is confirmed only when payment is received. In case of payments arriving simultaneously,
time and date of emailed registration forms will be the criterion.
 Payment by Visa or Mastercard through our website, cheque or money order or cash, in Canadian funds
payable to: Sail Parry Sound. No post dated cheques, please.
 Full refund if cancellation is received 14 days prior to start of class.
 For adult evening classes, minimum 24 hours notice required for cancellation.
 You will be required to sign a waiver before you or your child can participate in the sailing school
 Your child must know how to swim
 Students must have fully paid enrolment in sailing school the week of the regatta, in order to participate in
regattas, at home or away. Regatta registration is a separate process, not automatic, and fees are in
addition to sailing school fees.
Any child can learn to sail. Thanks to generous donations from individuals and groups, financial assistance is
available, so please ask.
Sponsor a child
One in ten of our students is discreetly sponsored. If you would like to sponsor a child, please contact Sail
Parry Sound [email protected]
Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to running our programs.
If you can help in any way, please let us know: Boat Maintenance; Crafts Supervision; Site Maintenance;
Fundraising; Racing Team Support; Other_____________________
Registration information will be used only to contact you about Sail Parry Sound and will not be leased, sold
or bartered to any other organization.
Membership information:
We maintain and upgrade the club assets through membership fees and donations. The club
maintains a fleet of coach boats for lessons and competitions. Vessels must be fully equipped with
the appropriate safety gear, maintained and fuelled.
New This Year: Upgrade our Fleet Fundraiser – add $15 or more to your membership fee to help
us upgrade our dinghy fleet. Thank you!
You are welcome to join us on Wednesday evenings for racing and fun. A membership application
form is included with your registration package.
Sail Parry Sound is volunteer-managed, on a not-for-profit basis. Only the Sail Canada-certified
sailing instructors and our manager receive a salary.
About Sail Parry Sound
Sail Parry Sound Inc. (SPS) was formed in 1997 by a group of sailing enthusiasts to rekindle Parry
Sound’s sailing heritage through excellence in regatta management and sail training.
Among the international regattas it has hosted was the 2000 Shark World Championships, with 54
crews from Canada and Europe. Three hundred local volunteers and the support of dozens of
community businesses and groups made it a success.
The Sail Parry Sound Sailing School (SPS3) began in 1998 to bring sailing instruction to the
children of Parry Sound. In 2003, it won the William Abbott Senior Award from the Canadian
Yachting Association, (now Sail Canada) for excellence in sail training.
After operating for eight years on borrowed premises, Sail Parry Sound moved in 2006 to its home
at 30 Waubuno Road, a dedicated site for the sailing school and regattas.
Sail Parry Sound coaches and racers have access to the top coaches in Canada and opportunities
to train with the Ontario Racing Team. The Big Sound Challenge youth regatta shared the CYA
award for Best Recreational Sailing Event of 2009.
Your continued support
Sail Parry Sound provides registration information
Your donations to Sail Parry Sound are most
for sailing school in three parts:
welcome. Naming opportunities are available
1. Learn to sail
for significant gifts. A boat for the sailing school, advertising
your company name, is seen thousands of times 2. Registration Forms
3. After you Register: Important information.
every day, inviting customers to deal with a
This is Part 1. The others are available online at
business which helps kids learn a lifetime sport,
www.sailparrysound.on.ca
a business that cares.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family this summer!
Sail Parry Sound is a not-for-profit volunteer community organization.
Membership is open to the public, and new volunteers are always welcome.
E-mail: [email protected]
Call (705) 774-5228, or visit us on-line www.sailparrysound.on.ca