Our summer on-water courses are over for the 2026 season. You can find out more about our 2027 Learn to Sail programs below. And keep an eye on this page for online booking to go live, or email education@hbsailing.com if you have questions. Courses start mid-May, 2027!
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Sail Canada Introduction to Sailing
Looking to learn a little about sailing and have some fun on the water? Our Introduction to Sailing courses are a great way to spend a few hours on the water with an instructor and see what sailing is all about. Enjoy 3 hours of sailing on Lake Ontario aboard one of our beautifully appointed Hunter 31s and learn a few basics to get started on your path to sailing.
No experience neccessary! Weekend & Evening Courses available.
$195.00 (+HST)
Sail Canada Start Keelboat Sailing
Ready to get started on your sailing adventure? The Sail Canada Start Keelboat Sailing course is the perfect introduction to sailing for those with little or no previous on-water experience. This entry-level course focuses on building confidence, safety, and fundamental sailing skills while participating as crew aboard a cruising keelboat in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Over 14 hours of instruction, students will learn the basics of keelboat sailing aboard our Hunter 31 keelboats—stable, comfortable boats that are ideal for learning. Instruction is primarily hands-on and on the water, with an emphasis on teamwork, communication, and safe boat handling in moderate daytime conditions.
No experience neccessary! Weekend and Evening courses available.
$595.00 (+HST)
Sail Canada Basic Keelboat Cruising
No sailing experience neccessary – Your complete pathway from beginner to skipper.
Do you dream of one day cruising on a sailboat in the Caribbean or another exotic location? Well, this is where you start that journey! Get started with our most popular course – Basic Keelboat Cruising!
Never sailed before – no problem! Receive practical and theoretical training for an internationally recognized certification. Learn the skills to sail and skipper a cruising keelboat safely and efficiently in this hands-on course. Twenty-eight hours of training with a Sail Canada certified instructor on a 31 foot keelboat.
Multiple course formats to suit your schedule.
$989.00 (+HST)
Bonus: You can upgrade to our Sailor’s Starter Package during the same season for just $1,050 (+HST).
Discounted upgrades from Basic Keelboat Cruising or Sailor’s Starter Package to a full 12-month club membership also available. For more information please contact education@hbsailing.com
HBSC Sailor's Starter Package
Your complete pathway from beginner to confident sailor.!
Ready to turn your dream of sailing into reality? The HBSC Sailor’s Starter Package is the ultimate all-in-one launchpad for new sailors. Designed to take you from your very first lesson to confidently cruising Lake Ontario and beyond.
Everything you need to start sailing safely, and with confidence. Multiple course formats to suit your schedule
- Basic Keelboat Cruising course (see above for details)
- PCOC Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card
- ROC(M) VHF radio licence course
- PVOP (Toronto Harbour Licence)
- A 30-day Boat Share Club membership with UNLIMITED SAILING!
All this for only $1,995 (+HST)!
Or upgrade from Basic Keelboat Cruising in the same season for only $1,050 (+HST)