Learn to sail programs

At Greater Shediac Sailing School, we use Sail Canada’s CANSail system, and all of our instructors are trained and certified to deliver it.​

CANSail is Sail Canada’s national learn‑to‑sail pathway, recognized by World Sailing, that teaches practical skills through progressive, hands‑on lessons in a safe, fun environment. It’s designed for different ages and stages, with lots of time on the water and clear skill checklists that help sailors move from first‑time beginners to confident, independent sailors and racers.

Safe introduction to sailing and the marine environment for little sailors aged five to eight.

Program runs 9:00am - 12:30pm

Participants have been shown the basics of wind direction and points of sail, sheet, steering and maneuvering. Participants can adapt to changes in wind speed and direction and preform basic skills in moderate conditions.

Program runs 9:00am - 4:30pm

Sailors continue to develop the fundamental skills of wind direction, sheeting, steering and maneuvering, beyond a basic understanding. Sailors begin to balance the platform more efficiently, anticipate changes in the wind, and sail in a wider variety of conditions.

Program runs 9:00am - 4:30pm

Sailors can now consolidate fundamental skills of wind direction, sheeting, steering and maneuvering, in a wide variety of conditions. Sailors have strong maneuvering skills, can incorporate rig tuning and sail trim to increasingly balance the platform, and can anticipate and plan for changes in the wind around a course.

Program runs 9:00am - 4:30pm