2010 Adult Sailing Programs

Registration form www.rpsa.ca/sites/default/files/Program-Adult-2010.pdf

Please note that a 10% discount applies to all 2010 sailing programs if you have a current membership as an Adult or Family. Memberships are NOT required to take adult sailing courses.

Unfortunately RPSA does not accept Credit or Debit Cards. Please make payments by cheques or paying cash. Cheques can be mailed to the Old Mill Boathourse:

2715 Esplanade St. Port Moody BC. V3H 3P4

Spring White Sail I, II, III

This course is an introduction to boating safety and sailing specific safety. It then works through CYA mandated skills so that one can work towards the internationally recognized White Sail III certification. Topics to be covered include: knots, points of sail, capsizing, basic helming skills, terminology and much more. With lots of on-the-water practice this course is an exceptional introduction to the sport of sailing.

Bronze IV

RPSA is proud to offer a Bronze IV Adult course this spring. Open to persons who have already obtained their White sail III, it is the first advanced sailing course. Topics to be covered include: charting, ticklers/telltales, rudderless sailing, backwards sailing, sail theory, sail adjustments/draft, and DRY capsizing. This theory-intensive course is the perfect opportunity to spruce up your sailing skills and learn some new ones.

Summer Adult White Sail I, II, III *

11 Lessons and 1 Keel Boat session

Monday and Wednesdays (Water Practice and Theory) 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

July 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 Aug. 4, 9, 11, 16 and 18

Cost $400

* It is possible for patricipants who canno commit or are not interested in taking the entire White Sail I, II, and III courser to take level 1 at a time during the summer.  Please contact the Sailing Director for more information: info@rpsa.ca

Fall Adult White Sail I, II, III 

7 Lessons

Saturdays (Water Practice) 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Sept. 4, 11,18, 25, Oct. 2 and 9

Wednesday (Theory) 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Sept. 8

Cost $350

TUESDAY NIGHT ADULT RACING

5:30 - 8:00 PM

$5 Drop In, Free for Members

We have changed the Thursday Night Racing Series to the TUESDAY Night Racing
Series. We want to give you, the adults, a chance to get some more time with a race coach
and pick up some racing tips and new skills.

One of the big changes is we would like to kick off the racing at 5:30pm instead of
6:30pm. I think this will be more effective because you will get a half-hour LTR (learn
to race) lesson, followed by rigging and then, if all goes well, races will start before
6:00 and go until 7:30 or 8:00 or until the wind dies. If we have enough interest, this
will be followed by a Bring-Your-Own-Meat (or vegetarian substitute) BBQ where we can
have a chance to hang out, get to know each other and talk boating.

Once again, there is no cost for members and a $5 drop-in fee for non-members.

Learn to Cruise - CYA Basic Cruising Standard

OBJECTIVE:    To be able to cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sloop rigged keelboat of 6 to 10 meters in moderate wind and sea conditions by day.

PREREQUISITES:    None.

The Program includes:

• 12 hours of classroom
• 18 hours on the water with Columbia 27’-“ORANE”
• PCOC -Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card
• CYA Written Exam
• CYA Log Book with certification sticker
• Complimentary 6 hour day-sail on instructor's sailboat “Catherine”– Hans Christian 38’

Cost:     $600

Additional Cost:   $32.50 for the book "Basic Cruising Skills",  student text by Canadian Yachting Association's Learn to Cruise Program. The book will be available from the instructor.

Discounts (Please note that 10% Adult member discount does not apply to this program): 

• Current RPSA Adult Members:   $50
• Current RPSA Adult Members which paid keel boat fee:    $100

Course 1 dates:

•  Classroom: April 17 and 18,  2pm - 8pm
•  Water: May 1, 2 and 3  10am - 4pm

Course 2 dates:

•  Classroom: June 3, 4 and 9,  10am - 4pm
•  Water: June 7, 8 and 10 (and 11th as a backup for bad weather),    10am - 4pm
   

Notes:

• To review the CYA Basic Cruising Standard please go to this CYA web site link.
• Instructor is Cliff Harvey, certified CYA Instructor. 

 Adult Sailing Programs in Review

White Sails I, II, III:

This course is an introduction to boating safety and sailing specific safety. It
then works through CYA mandated skills so that one can work towards the
internationally recognized White Sail III certification. Topics to be covered
include: knots, points of sail, capsizing, basic helming skills, terminology and
much more. With lots of on-the-water practice this course is an exceptional
introduction to the sport of sailing.
 

Bronze IV:

RPSA is proud to offer a Bronze IV Adult course this spring. Open to
persons who have already obtained their White sail III, it is the first advanced
sailing course. Topics to be covered include: charting, ticklers/telltales, rudderless
sailing, backwards sailing, sail theory, sail adjustments/draft, and DRY capsizing.
This theory-intensive course is the perfect opportunity to spruce up your sailing
skills and learn some new ones.

Private Lessons:

If your schedule does not fit with ours we can also schedule private lessons
to complete the required skills for CYA levels. These additional lessons for White
Sail I, II, III and Bronze IV, V can be arranged as required with any of our
qualified CYA Instructors. To book these lessons please call 604-931-1734 or
email info@rpsa.ca
We require a two hour minimum and on average it takes 6 classes or 12hrs
to complete the first two levels White Sail I, II. White Sail III takes a further 18hrs
or 9 classes. These are averages only and the actual class length necessary to
complete the levels may vary depending on experience and independent learning
ability.
Pricing: For one person - $40 for 2hrs $20 each additional hour
For two people - $50 for 2hrs $25 each additional hour
For three people - $60 for 2hrs $30 each additional hour
How to Register
Mail registration to 2715 Esplanade, Port Moody, BC V3H 3P4 or drop off at
office
Please make cheque payable to Rocky Point Sailing Association.
Questions? Contact Rocky Point Sailing @ 604-931-1734 or info@rpsa.ca