OBJECTIVES: (Start Keelboat) To be able to sail safely as crew of a sloop rigged keelboat 6 to 12 meters with an outboard or inboard motor in daytime. This Standard is ideal for individuals with limited on-water experience. The focus is on initial development of practical skills while participating in operation of a keelboat. This Standard is ideal for individuals with limited on-water experience. The focus is on initial development of practical skills while participating in operation of a keelboat. 

There is no exam with Start Keelboat Sailing. Upon completion you receive a Sail Canada logbook, and you will be registered at the  Start Keelboat Sailing Standard with Ontario Sailing, the provincial partner of Sail Canada.

The START KEELBOAT SAILING objectives and description are in the  Sail Canada Start Keelboat Sailing Standard. (pdf file)

If you have questions you can contact John Horemans, Basic Cruising instructor, at 437-477-3386 or by email at pcsail2023@gmail.com