YOUTH SAILING
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club is one of the world’s oldest Yacht Clubs, with a long history of achievement in international competition as well as national and local sailing. The RCYC’s dedication to encouraging proficiency in sailing excellence and competitive racing is clearly reflected in its Youth Sailing Program.
The Junior Club, since its inception in 1925, has produced international champions and skilled sailors across many different disciplines. As the Junior Club celebrates its 99th year in 2024, it continues to be a leader in sailing excellence and sharing the passion for sailing to develop sailors for life.
All Junior Club participants will have the opportunity to experience the sport of sailing in a safe, fun-filled and challenging environment. We recognize the potential of every young sailor and strive to help them grow in their chosen sailing pathway by bringing the best instructors so they can learn and enjoy the best sailing possible.
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club's Junior Club is a sailing camp where you make lasting friendships, learn life skills, and fall in love with the sport of sailing. RCYC Sailing programs are grouped into Youth Learn to Sail(ages 5-16) Youth Racing(ages10-18) and Adult Sailing (ages 18+).
Youth Learn to Sail
RCYC offers a variety of youth sailing programs. Whether you’re a new or returning sailor; there is a fun and exciting sailing experience here for you! The fundamental sailing skills taught in our program will enable youth to explore a future in cruising, racing or wherever their passion takes them.
RCYC follows the CANSail Development Program, Sail Canada’s national training program for sailing in dinghies. The program is a standardized system that promote progressive training of dinghy sailing skills and knowledge. The CANSail model is a standardized system used by the majority of sailing schools in Canada, ensuring all are taught with the same tools.
It's time to start planning for a new season full of sunny days, big smiles. Click on the link below to review the youth programs for 2024.
Junior Club looks forward to welcoming all sailors for the upcoming 2024 season.
Youth Racing Programs
RCYC has a rich history of producing some of Canada’s best sailors. Many of our sailors were members of the Canadian Sailing Team and went on to represent Canada at Olympic Games, Pan Am Games, World Championships, Europeans, North American Championships, Canada Summer Games and other major events.
Our Racing programs are designed to develop lifelong sailors through top quality coaching, individual training plans, goal setting sessions, nutrition, and fitness. Our racing programs feature development and high-performance levels for the Optimist, ILCA (formerly Laser), C420 and 29er.
Race Teams will train and compete in regional and national competitions, and possibly continental events. Emphasis will be on personal development to achieve their best possible result. Sailors will be encouraged to qualify for international and National youth teams if and when possible.
Registration
2024 Registration is now open!
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