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.

Learn to Sail Refund Policy:

Refunds for SOSA Learn to Sail courses will be considered on a case by case basis.

In all cases where it is determined that a refund will be granted, the online processing fee that is charged to us by our registration provider will not be refunded.  

The non-refundable processing fees are as follows:

Wetfoot & Junior Sailors: $11.00

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.

Learn to Sail Refund Policy:

Refunds for SOSA Learn to Sail courses will be considered on a case by case basis.

In all cases where it is determined that a refund will be granted, the online processing fee that is charged to us by our registration provider will not be refunded.  

The non-refundable processing fees are as follows:

Wetfoot & Junior Sailors: $11.00

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 week session, sailors will learn the fundamentals of sailing and work toward either their CANSail 1 or CANSail 2 certification. Participants 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.

Learn to Sail Refund Policy:

Refunds for SOSA Learn to Sail courses will be considered on a case by case basis.

In all cases where it is determined that a refund will be granted, the online processing fee that is charged to us by our registration provider will not be refunded.  

The non-refundable processing fees are as follows:

CANSail 1&2: $16.00

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.

Learn to Sail Refund Policy:

Refunds for SOSA Learn to Sail courses will be considered on a case by case basis.

In all cases where it is determined that a refund will be granted, the online processing fee that is charged to us by our registration provider will not be refunded.  

The non-refundable processing fees are as follows:

CANSail 3&4: $26.00

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 8 Wednesday evening sessions 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.

**PLEASE NOTE: We are offering 8 sessions for same price as 6 sessions in 2023. We expect that in many cases, participants in the evening classes may miss one or more sessions due to holidays or other commitments. Refunds will not be provided for missed lessons. In order to receive certification for CANSail 1, the instructors are required to see participants demonstrate all of the skills on the respective checklists. Participants will need to attend a sufficient number of classes to be able to demonstrate these skills in order to achieve their certification. This will vary depending on each participant. It is recommended that participants attend a minimum of 5 sessions in order to be considered for certification.

Learn to Sail Refund Policy:

Refunds for SOSA Learn to Sail courses will be considered on a case by case basis.

In all cases where it is determined that a refund will be granted, the online processing fee that is charged to us by our registration provider will not be refunded.  

The non-refundable processing fees are as follows:

Evening Classes: $14.00

Our CANSail 1 & 2 Adult Evening lessons are an excellent way for adults to learn the fundamentals of sailing and work toward either their CANSail 1 or CANSail 2 certification. Join our excellent instructors for 8 Thursday evening sessions 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.

**PLEASE NOTE: We are offering 8 sessions for same price as 6 sessions in 2023. We expect that in many cases, participants in the evening classes may miss one or more sessions due to holidays or other commitments. Refunds will not be provided for missed lessons. In order to receive certification for CANSail 1 or 2, the instructors are required to see participants demonstrate all of the skills on the respective checklists. Participants will need to attend a sufficient number of classes to be able to demonstrate these skills in order to achieve their certification. This will vary depending on each participant. It is recommended that participants attend a minimum of 5 sessions in order to be considered for certification.

Learn to Sail Refund Policy:

Refunds for SOSA Learn to Sail courses will be considered on a case by case basis.

In all cases where it is determined that a refund will be granted, the online processing fee that is charged to us by our registration provider will not be refunded.  

The non-refundable processing fees are as follows:

Evening Classes: $14.00

Individual Lessons must be arranged directly with a SOSA Senior coach or by emailing sosalearntosail@gmail.com. Prices will vary depending on length of lesson and number of coaches required.

A half day lesson for our most junior sailors who would like to try out a class. Please email sosalearntosail@gmail.com to arrange a time to come for a lesson.