Bronte Harbour Yacht Club and Sailing School, Learn to Sail Programs

Bronte Harbour Yacht Club and Sailing School

Site: Oakville

Service: Learn to Sail Programs

Record #: OAK0756

Last Full Update: 11 Jul 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-827-6437
E-Mail	rctraining@bhyc.on.ca
Website	bhyc.on.ca/learn-to-sail/
Social Media	Facebook, X (Twitter)
Primary Contact	Roman Sivers; Email: rctraining@bhyc.on.ca
Alternate Contact	Jim Pollock, Publicity Director; Phone: 995 466-6354; Email: publicity@bhyc.on.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)	A club welcoming all boaters, power, sail and paddling with full racing and cruising program
Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Established	1962
Primary Executive	Peter Fuller, Commodore; Email: commodore@bhyc.on.ca
Alternate Executive	Steve, Vice Commodore; Email: Vicecommodore@bhyc.on.ca
Funding	Fees
Elections	AGM November

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	The BHYC Learn to Sail program offers courses for Youth Sailors (7-17 years) and Adult Sailors (18 years and up) program features Sail Canada certified instructors in a safe, fun and active learning environment Sailors learn the skills and enter into fun and challenging experiences suited to their skills Youth Learn To Sail Programs offered to participants aged 7 to 17 years old Adult Learn To Sail Program Adult lessons are offered in the Club 420 Dinghy, equipped with Spinnaker and trapeze CAN Sail levels can be obtained during the program objective is to feel comfortable sailing the points of sail, understand basic sail trim, or advanced sail trim if you already sail, and to feel more comfortable in the event your goal is to purchase a sailboat Visually Impaired Learn to Sail Program Ontario's largest Visually Impaired Learn to Sail Program course runs for one full week, usually scheduled in late June, and is entirely led by volunteers participants learn the fundamentals of sailing on 30 foot keel boats, seamanship basics, and some basic racing techniques the week ends with a race around audible marks Rental facilities also available
Hours	varies by program
Dates	Jun-late Aug
Areas Served	Halton South
Eligibility	Ages: 7 year(s) and up 7 years and up for Learn to Sail programs * non-sailors and non-boaters welcome
Application	Call for information
Languages	English
Fees	Membership ; Program - discount for members ; Call for information

Site Information

Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	2514 Lakeshore Rd W Oakville, ON L6L 1H8
Intersection	Bronte Rd and Lakeshore Rd W
Physical Access	Partially Accessible - only lower level accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Sports / Recreation
HCSD Sub Heading	All Sports ; Boating ; Disability Related Sports ; Individual Sports ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Youth Recreation Resources
Service Categories	Boating ~ Men ; Boating ~ Visual Impairments ; Boating ~ Women ; Boating ~ Youth ; Disability Related Sports ; Recreational Clubs

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