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Sailing School
Our Sailing and Yachting School offers the highest quality cruising programs. NAVTOURS is a member in good standing with both the Quebec Sailing Association, the Canadian Yachting Association and the International Sailing Schools Association. NAVTOURS is accreditated by Revenue Quebec as a training institute.
  
The three following courses are available for adults and families:
1. The elementary cruising course is designed to teach the basic skills and knowledge required to helm or crew on a boat of up to 30 feet in length, safely and efficiently under sail or power in moderate wind and sea conditions. The program offers theory and on-the-water sessions to small class sizes. We have two types of basic or elementary cruising courses : Sail cruising (with certification or not) and Basic powed boat training.
2. The Intermediate cruising (bareboat) is for sailors having their Basic cruising standard certification or plenty of experience sailing in keelboats. This course is highly recommended for people who are interested in owning or chartering a sail boat.
3. The private practical boating lessons are for persons having specific objectives or looking for individualized coaching. They are provided on one of our bareboat or on your own boat.
Basic or Elementary Sail Cruising Courses
This course is offered in the format of at least 4 to 5 days of personnal instruction with a maximum of four students per boat. You can take this session in five weekdays or two week-ends. We offer elementary cruising courses on lakes Champlain and St.François. Courses are also available on the St.Lawrence River, where we find more challenging conditions : tides, currents, ferry, lock, commercial maritime traffic...
Sailing terminology
Docking procedures
Boat handling under sail and power
Basic notions on maps and tides
6 basic knots and anchoring
Safety equipment and man-overboard procedures
Rules of the road
Schedule (minimum 4 to 5 days)
Weekdays : Monday to Friday
Week-ends : Saturday & Sunday
Resources provided
Certified monitor and quality 25-33 foot sailboat
Basic documentation, exam and cruising book
CYA Basic Cruising certification
Sleeping facilities on the boat included
Intermediate Sail Cruising Courses
This course places an emphasis on practical training and is offered in the format of a seven day continuous live-aboard cruise on the St.Lawrence River during the summer months.
Contents
Planning the cruise : meals, fuel, water, route...
Advanced theory
Engine operation
Marine navigation : maps, tides, currents...
Electronic equipments : VHF radio, GPS, radar
Boat handling in marinas
Advanced sail trim/shape
Upwind and downwind boat handling
Spinnaker handling
More knots
Safety equipment and procedure
Sailing Pleasure (yes, this is part of the program)
Schedule (7 days)
From Friday or Saturday 19h to following Friday or Saturday 15h
Resources Provided
Certified monitor and quality 30-36 foot sailboat for a 7 days cruise
Basic documentation, exam and cruising book
Sleeping and cooking facilities on the boat
Awarded by the CYA Intermediate Cruising standard
Fees
Registration and Certification
(including CYA book and QSA exam + taxes) 90$/pers./level + tx
2 day session (you stay onboard) 250 to 295 $
5 day session (you stay onboard) 495 to 595 $
7 day session : 650 to 895 $
You stay onboard during Intermediate Sail Cruising Courses on St.Lawrence River or lake Champlain.
Certificat of competence as a power boat driver 25$ + tx
Note : A minimum of 2 persons is required to confirm the realization of a session. GST and PST must be added to account if courses are taken in the province of Quebec.
Terms and Conditions
Certification and experience required
Basic elementary cruising course : any
Intermediate sail cruising : basic cruising standard certification or plenty of experience
Advanced sail cruising : extensive keelboat cruising background
Payment
30% deposit when booking
Balance due 30 days before course start date
Taxes (GST 5% and PST 7,5%) not included, applicable in Quebec and Ontario only.
Refund
Full refunds if programs cancelled by NAVTOURS for major reasons
Deposit non-refundable for cancellations within 30 days prior to course start date
No refunds within 30 days before start date
Students Responsabilities
Wear appropriate and confortable gears
Assume ground transportation, food and drinks expenses
Pay docking fees if the boat is not at the main base
Accept risks inherent to navigation (bad weather, late arrival, breaks)
After a successful exam, our courses lead to CYA certification
Our practical courses are complementary to theorical sessions offered by CEGEPS or the Canadian Power Squadrons.
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Quebec
Fleuve St-Laurent
CS 36' - Côte to Côte, Sailboat
Lac St-François
Tanton 42' - Fureur de Vivre, Sailboat
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Bahamas
Bénéteau 35' - Liverpool, Sailboat
Bénéteau 36' - Congo, Sailboat
Bénéteau 36' - Tobago, Sailboat
Bénéteau 39' - Rio, Sailboat
Bénéteau 40' - Farenheight, Sailboat
Cyclade 43' - Océo, Sailboat
Bénéteau 50' - Grand Illusion, Sailboat
Dufour 51' - Zelkova, Sailboat
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Sint-Maarten
Dufour 36' - Manua, Sailboat
Ovni 39' - Caroline, Sailboat
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(List may change without notice.)
INFORMATION AND RESERVATION
For more information or reserve,
contact-us
514 382-4445 or
Toll free 1-800-949-4603,
by email navtours@navtours.com
or fill out our FORM.
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