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Join our Learn to Sail program for an opportunity to spend time on our beautiful Okanagan Lake and improve your sailing skills under the expert instruction of our CANSail certified instructors. We offer classes for all ages and all levels of sailing. Learn to sail in our fleet of Bugs, Picos, Lasers and 420's.
Wetfoot Sailing Lessons: For children between the ages of 6-10 years. A fun introduction to sailing and a great way to learn the fundamentals of sailing.
Junior Sailor Lessons: For children between the ages of 8-12 years who are new to sailing or have some experience and would like to improve their sailing skills.
CANSail 1 & 2: For ages 12+ CANSail 1&2 lessons are an excellent way for youth and adults to learn the fundamentals of sailing and work toward their CANSail certifications. Sailors may be completely new to sailing or have years of experience and want to refresh your skills and become certified.
CANSail 3 & 4: For advanced sailors who have successfully completed CANSail Level 2 and are looking for more on the water time and an opportunity to further hone their sailing and racing skills. This is an opportunity to achieve CANSail 3 or 4 certification.
Adult CANSail 1 Wednesday Evenings: Our CANSail 1 Adult Evening lessons are an excellent way for adults to learn the fundamentals of sailing and work toward their CANSail certifications. Join our excellent instructors for 6 Wednesday evenings through the summer. Take this opportunity to hone or refresh your sailing skills or to learn a completely new skill in a safe and supportive environment.
Adult CANSail 1&2 Thursday Evenings: Our CANSail 1 & 2 Adult Evening lessons are an excellent way for adults to learn the fundamentals of sailing and work toward their CANSail certifications. Join our excellent instructors for 6 Thursday evenings through the summer. Take this opportunity to hone or refresh your sailing skills or to learn a completely new skill in a safe and supportive environment.
Discounts are available for members - when checking out, please select the appropriate discount.
Children between the ages of 6-10 will have a fun introduction to sailing! They will learn the parts of a boat, how to rig a boat, sailing skills and games. They can learn to capsize, if comfortable under close supervision with our certified CANSail instructors.
Children must be able to swim with or without a lifejacket - but lifejackets will be worn when near or on water at all times. Please bring child's own lifejacket if they have one. Appropriate clothing for sailing includes beach shorts, protective sun shirt, hat, and footwear that does not come off in the water, such as crocs or water shoes. Also bring a snack, a water bottle, and sunscreen. Bring a towel, a change of clothes in case you get wet, a sweater in case you get cold, and rain gear. Tech fabrics (polyester, lycra etc) are better than cotton.
Instructors will follow cleanliness and physical distancing protocols when necessary, and students will be expected to follow them as well. Please call if you have any questions regarding sailing or health concerns. We are doing our very best to ensure the children have a safe and fun sailing experience.
Course #0 Wetfoot Lesson: Morning 9am- 12pm
Course #003 Wetfoot Lesson: Morning 9am- 12pm
Course #004 Wetfoot Lesson: Afternoon 1pm-4pm
Course #005 Wetfoot Lesson: Morning 9am- 12pm
Course #006 Wetfoot Lesson: Afternoon 1pm-4pm
Course #007 Wetfoot Lesson: Morning 9am- 12pm
Course #008 Wetfoot Lesson: Afternoon 1pm- 4pm
Course #009 Wetfoot Lesson: Morning 9am- 12pm
Course #010 Wetfoot Lesson: Afternoon 1pm- 4pm
Course #010 Wetfoot Lesson: Afternoon 1pm- 4pm
Children between the ages of 8-12 will have a fun introduction to sailing! They will learn the parts of a boat, how to rig a variety of boats, sailing skills and games. They can learn to capsize, if comfortable under close supervision with our certified CANSail instructors.
Children must be able to swim with or without a lifejacket - but lifejackets will be worn when near or on water at all times. Please bring child's own lifejacket if they have one. Appropriate clothing for sailing includes beach shorts, protective sun shirt, hat, and footwear that does not come off in the water, such as crocs or water shoes. Also bring a snack, water bottle, and sunscreen. Bring a towel, a change of clothes in case you get wet, a sweater in case you get cold, and rain gear if it is raining. Tech fabrics (polyester, lycra etc) are better than cotton.
Instructors will follow cleanliness and physical distancing protocols when necessary, and students will be expected to follow them as well. Please call if you have any questions regarding sailing or health issues. We are doing our very best to ensure the children have a safe and fun sailing experience.
Course #011 Junior Sailor Lesson: Afternoon 1pm- 4pm
Course #012 Junior Sailor Lesson: Morning 9am- 12pm
Course #013 Junior Sailor Lesson: Afternoon 1pm- 4pm
Course #014 Junior Sailor Lesson: Morning 9am- 12pm
Course #015 Junior Sailor Lesson: Afternoon 1pm- 4pm
Course #016 Junior Sailor Lesson: Afternoon 1pm- 4pm
Course #017 Junior Sailor Lesson: Morning 9am- 12pm
Course #018 Junior Sailor Lesson: Afternoon 1pm- 4pm
Course #018 Junior Sailor Lesson: Afternoon 1pm- 4pm
CANSail 1&2 lessons are an excellent way for youth and adults to learn the fundamentals of sailing and work toward their CANSail certifications. In a one weParticipants will learn the parts of a boat, how to rig various boats, knot tying, and sailing skills. They will experience sailing single-handed dinghies and double-handed dinghies. They will learn the roles of the skipper as well as the crew position. Participants will gain confidence in reading the wind and trimming their sails accordingly.
In order to achieve your CANSail 1 certification, you must be able to demonstrate to the instructors that you are able to capsize the boat, right it, and climb back in. If you are uncomfortable with this challenge, you are still welcome to take the class and learn as much as you can to be a good crew member, but you will not be awarded the certification.
Participants must be able to swim with or without a lifejacket - but lifejackets will be worn when near or on water at all times. Please bring your own PFD or lifejacket. Appropriate clothing for sailing includes beach shorts, protective sun shirt, hat, and footwear that does not come off in the water, such as crocs or water shoes. Also bring a lunch, snacks, a water bottle, and sunscreen. Bring a towel, a change of clothes in case you get wet, a sweater in case you get cold, and rain gear. Tech fabrics (polyester, lycra etc) are better than cotton.
We are doing our very best to ensure that all participants have a safe and fun sailing experience.
Course #001 CANSail 1&2: Full Day 9am- 4pm
Course #023 CANSail 1&2: Full Day 9am- 4pm
Course #019 CANSail 1&2: Full Day 9am- 4pm
Course #0 CANSail 1&2: Full Days 9am-4pm
This is a 2 week, full day course for advanced sailors who have successfully completed CANSail Level 2 and are looking for more on the water time and an opportunity to further hone their sailing and racing skills. This is an opportunity to achieve CANSail 3 or 4 certification. Sailors who are confident in their abilities and aren't necessarily looking for certification but would like to learn advanced sailing and racing techniques will also benefit from this program. Sailors will be given individualized coaching as they demonstrate their newly learned advanced sailing skills. This course will focus on racing and the course will be tailored to each sailor’s personal goals.
Please bring your own PFD or lifejacket. Appropriate clothing for sailing includes beach shorts, protective sun shirt, hat, and footwear that does not come off in the water, such as crocs or water shoes. Also bring your lunch and enough snacks and water for the full day. Don't forget your sunscreen! Bring a towel, a change of clothes in case you get wet, a sweater in case you get cold, and rain gear. Tech fabrics (polyester, lycra etc) are better than cotton.
Supervision will be provided over the lunch break and sailors will not be permitted to leave the grounds unless with a parent or guardian.
Extended Sailing Advanced is a course for advanced sailors looking for more on the water time. This is an opportunity to achieve CANSail 3 or 4. Sailors who are confident in their abilities and wanting a more intense experience can also benefit from the program. Sailors will get the opportunity to have individualized coaching as they work on their sailing skills. This course will focus on racing and the course will be tailored to each sailor’s personal goals. The Extended Sailing program also includes optional racing on Thursday evenings and Sundays using the SOSA boats with coach support. Please bring your own PFD or life jacket, appropriate clothing and footwear, snack, water bottle, hat and sunscreen. Appropriate clothing means beach shorts, sun tops, hat, footwear that does not come off in the water - crocs, water shoes, canvas sneakers. Bring a towel, a change of clothes if you get wet, a sweater and tights if you get cold, raingear if it is raining, Tech fabrics are better (polyester, lycra etc) Cotton gets wet and stays wet which can make you cold. You don't need to spend a fortune, just sensible water and weather appropriate clothing. Bring food for the day - including Lunch. Supervision will be provided over the lunch break and sailors will not be permitted to leave the grounds unless with a parent or guardian.
Extended Sailing Advanced is a course for advanced sailors looking for more on the water time. This is an opportunity to achieve CANSail 3 or 4. Sailors who are confident in their abilities and wanting a more intense experience can also benefit from the program. Sailors will get the opportunity to have individualized coaching as they work on their sailing skills. This course will focus on racing and the course will be tailored to each sailor’s personal goals. The Extended Sailing program also includes optional racing on Thursday evenings and Sundays using the SOSA boats with coach support. Please bring your own PFD or life jacket, appropriate clothing and footwear, snack, water bottle, hat and sunscreen. Appropriate clothing means beach shorts, sun tops, hat, footwear that does not come off in the water - crocs, water shoes, canvas sneakers. Bring a towel, a change of clothes if you get wet, a sweater and tights if you get cold, raingear if it is raining, Tech fabrics are better (polyester, lycra etc) Cotton gets wet and stays wet which can make you cold. You don't need to spend a fortune, just sensible water and weather appropriate clothing. Bring food for the day - including Lunch. Supervision will be provided over the lunch break and sailors will not be permitted to leave the grounds unless with a parent or guardian.
Course #022 CANSail 3&4: 2 Weeks, Full Days 9am- 4pm
Extended Sailing Advanced is a course for advanced sailors looking for more on the water time. This is an opportunity to achieve CANSail 3 or 4. Sailors who are confident in their abilities and wanting a more intense experience can also benefit from the program. Sailors will get the opportunity to have individualized coaching as they work on their sailing skills. This course will focus on racing and the course will be tailored to each sailor’s personal goals. The Extended Sailing program also includes optional racing on Thursday evenings and Sundays using the SOSA boats with coach support. Please bring your own PFD or life jacket, appropriate clothing and footwear, snack, water bottle, hat and sunscreen. Appropriate clothing means beach shorts, sun tops, hat, footwear that does not come off in the water - crocs, water shoes, canvas sneakers. Bring a towel, a change of clothes if you get wet, a sweater and tights if you get cold, raingear if it is raining, Tech fabrics are better (polyester, lycra etc) Cotton gets wet and stays wet which can make you cold. You don't need to spend a fortune, just sensible water and weather appropriate clothing. Bring food for the day - including Lunch. Supervision will be provided over the lunch break and sailors will not be permitted to leave the grounds unless with a parent or guardian.
Extended Sailing Advanced is a course for advanced sailors looking for more on the water time. This is an opportunity to achieve CANSail 3 or 4. Sailors who are confident in their abilities and wanting a more intense experience can also benefit from the program. Sailors will get the opportunity to have individualized coaching as they work on their sailing skills. This course will focus on racing and the course will be tailored to each sailor’s personal goals. The Extended Sailing program also includes optional racing on Thursday evenings and Sundays using the SOSA boats with coach support. Please bring your own PFD or life jacket, appropriate clothing and footwear, snack, water bottle, hat and sunscreen. Appropriate clothing means beach shorts, sun tops, hat, footwear that does not come off in the water - crocs, water shoes, canvas sneakers. Bring a towel, a change of clothes if you get wet, a sweater and tights if you get cold, raingear if it is raining, Tech fabrics are better (polyester, lycra etc) Cotton gets wet and stays wet which can make you cold. You don't need to spend a fortune, just sensible water and weather appropriate clothing. Bring food for the day - including Lunch. Supervision will be provided over the lunch break and sailors will not be permitted to leave the grounds unless with a parent or guardian.
Our CANSail 1 & 2 Adult Evening lessons are an excellent way for adults to learn the fundamentals of sailing and work toward their CANSail certifications. Join our excellent instructors for 6 Thursday evenings through the summer. Take this opportunity to hone or refresh your sailing skills or to learn a completely new skill in a safe and supportive environment.
Participants who have successfully completed CANSail Level 1 will be instructed in more advanced sailing techniques and will gain a new level of confidence navigating their boats on the water.
Participants will learn the parts of a boat, how to rig various boats, knot tying, and sailing skills. Participants will experience sailing single-handed dinghies and double-handed dinghies. They will learn the roles of the skipper as well as the roles of the crew position. They will gain confidence in reading the wind and trimming their sails accordingly.
In order to achieve your CANSail 1 certification, you must be able to demonstrate to the instructors that you are able to capsize the boat, right it, and climb back in. If you are uncomfortable with this challenge, you are still welcome to take the class and learn as much as you can to be a good crew member, but you will not be awarded the certification.
Please bring your own PFD or lifejacket. Appropriate clothing for sailing includes beach shorts, protective sun shirt, hat, and footwear that does not come off in the water, such as crocs or water shoes. Also bring snacks, a water bottle, and sunscreen. Bring a towel, a change of clothes in case you get wet, a sweater in case you get cold, and rain gear. Tech fabrics (polyester, lycra etc) are better than cotton.
Course # 021 Adult Evening Classes: Thursday Evenings 5pm- 8pm
Our CANSail 1 Adult Evening lessons are an excellent way for adults to learn the fundamentals of sailing and work toward their CANSail certifications. Join our excellent instructors for 6 Wednesday evenings through the summer. Take this opportunity to hone or refresh your sailing skills or to learn a completely new skill in a safe and supportive environment.
Participants will learn the parts of a boat, how to rig various boats, knot tying, and sailing skills. Participants will experience sailing single-handed dinghies and double-handed dinghies. They will learn the roles of the skipper as well as the roles of the crew position. They will gain confidence in reading the wind and trimming their sails accordingly.
In order to achieve your CANSail 1 certification, you must be able to demonstrate to the instructors that you are able to capsize the boat, right it, and climb back in. If you are uncomfortable with this challenge, you are still welcome to take the class and learn as much as you can to be a good crew member, but you will not be awarded the certification.
Please bring your own PFD or lifejacket. Appropriate clothing for sailing includes beach shorts, protective sun shirt, hat, and footwear that does not come off in the water, such as crocs or water shoes. Also bring snacks, a water bottle, and sunscreen. Bring a towel, a change of clothes in case you get wet, a sweater in case you get cold, and rain gear. Tech fabrics (polyester, lycra etc) are better than cotton.
Course # 020 Adult Evening Classes: Wednesday Evenings 5pm- 8pm
email: sosalearntosail@gmail.com
phone: 250-488-0980
Join our Learn to Sail program for an opportunity to spend time on our beautiful Okanagan Lake and improve your sailing skills under the expert instruction of our CANSail certified instructors. We offer classes for all ages and all levels of sailing. Learn to sail in our fleet of Bugs, Picos, Lasers and 420's.
Wetfoot Sailing Lessons: For children between the ages of 6-10 years. A fun introduction to sailing and a great way to learn the fundamentals of sailing.
Junior Sailor Lessons: For children between the ages of 8-12 years who are new to sailing or have some experience and would like to improve their sailing skills.
CANSail 1 & 2: For ages 12+ CANSail 1&2 lessons are an excellent way for youth and adults to learn the fundamentals of sailing and work toward their CANSail certifications. Sailors may be completely new to sailing or have years of experience and want to refresh your skills and become certified.
CANSail 3 & 4: For advanced sailors who have successfully completed CANSail Level 2 and are looking for more on the water time and an opportunity to further hone their sailing and racing skills. This is an opportunity to achieve CANSail 3 or 4 certification.
Adult CANSail 1 Wednesday Evenings: Our CANSail 1 Adult Evening lessons are an excellent way for adults to learn the fundamentals of sailing and work toward their CANSail certifications. Join our excellent instructors for 6 Wednesday evenings through the summer. Take this opportunity to hone or refresh your sailing skills or to learn a completely new skill in a safe and supportive environment.
Adult CANSail 1&2 Thursday Evenings: Our CANSail 1 & 2 Adult Evening lessons are an excellent way for adults to learn the fundamentals of sailing and work toward their CANSail certifications. Join our excellent instructors for 6 Thursday evenings through the summer. Take this opportunity to hone or refresh your sailing skills or to learn a completely new skill in a safe and supportive environment.
Discounts are available for members - when checking out, please select the appropriate discount.