AYC Sailing School

Explore our sailing programs

  • Our programs introduce people to sailing and help them develop their skills and knowledge in a safe, fun, and accessible environment.
  • Students learn basic sailing skills within the CANSail curriculum, and get the opportunity to practice advanced skills and learn to race.
  • Anyone can register. You don’t have to be an Armdale Yacht Club member to register, however AYC members receive a 15% discount.

Junior Sailing Programs

For ages spanning 5-16, our Junior Sailing programs follow the CANSail curriculum with certified instructors. Our goal is to teach sailing skills to broad audiences in a safe, fun, and accessible environment.

420 and ILCA Racing

Intended for more advanced sailors aged from 13 – 18, this program focuses on developing racing skills and tactics and other advanced sailing skills

Adult & Family Keelboating Programs

Our Adult & Family Keelboating Program is intended to introduce people to the sport of sailing by learning the basics and getting on the water in a fun and accessible format.

Broader Reach Program class learning about rigging a Soling-class sailboat.

Broader Reach Program

The Broader Reach Sailing Program expands access to sailing in Halifax and across Nova Scotia to people who normally wouldn’t get access to sailing, or who are newcomers to Nova Scotia and Canada.

Testimonials

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“Architecto autem facilis consequuntur rerum nemo! Torquent non, nostrum quis vestibulum magnis? Quos praesentium netus.”

— Junior Sailing Participant

“Architecto autem facilis consequuntur rerum nemo! Torquent non, nostrum quis vestibulum magnis? Quos praesentium netus.”

— Adult Sailing Participant

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