See the lakes from the helm of a yacht

Whether you are new to boating or already have some miles under your keel, Sail Canada levels teach you to navigate safely and enjoyably on lakes and oceans.

Pick the course that fits

Sail Manitoba offers a wide range of courses. If you do not see what you need, ask one of our certified Sail Canada instructors.

Introduction to cruising

A day aboard a sailing yacht to taste what cruising is about, without committing to a full course. Come as a couple or a group and try the helm and the crew jobs.

Basic cruising

For newcomers. Learn to sail local waters in moderate winds by day as skipper and crew of a 25 to 29 foot yacht. Eight classes ashore plus three days on the water, or five full days at a harbour.

Intermediate cruising

Five days live-aboard on 8 to 12 metre yachts, building the skills for bareboat chartering. Prerequisites: Basic Cruising, 10 day sails as skipper, Coastal Navigation, first aid and a VHF radio certificate.

Coastal navigation

Two courses: Basic Navigation (seven three-hour classes, no prerequisites) and Intermediate Navigation, an on-water course that includes night passages.

VHF seminar, ROC (M)

Learn to communicate and handle emergencies on a marine radio and earn your Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime).

Pleasure Craft Operator Card

Mandatory for every boater since 2009. Take the one-day course or write a challenge exam.

Certified by Sail Canada

Every Sail Canada certified cruising instructor brings extensive practical experience and stringent training.

Wolfe Smythe

Prairie Ocean Cruising · Gimli

Paul Moorey

Nibiikaa · Kenora

Where to sign up

Prairie Ocean Cruising

Manitoba. Basic and Intermediate Cruising, powerboat, PCOC and VHF instructors.

Nibiikaa

Northwestern Ontario. Basic Cruising and PCOC instruction.