Dartmouth Yacht Club offers sail training for youth and adults alike. Including CANSail and Sail Canada Keelboat courses.
Build the foundation for a life-long love affair with sailing and being on the water by taking a course at DYC.
The CANSail Program is Sail Canada’s national learn to sail program. The CANSail program is taught by trained and certified instructors and it’s curriculum is recognized by World Sailing.
1 Week Session:
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
| Session | 2026 Dates |
|---|---|
| Session | Dates |
| 1 | July 6 – 10 |
| 2 | July 13 – 17 |
| 3 | July 20 – 24 |
| 4 | July 27 – 31 |
| 5 | August 3 – 7 |
| 6 | August 10 – 14 |
| 7 | August 17 – 21 |
| 8 | August 24 – 28 |
$330.00
Per 1 Week Session
DYC Members – 10% Discount will be applied at Registration.
Members also receive a $50 discount for each additional child in the same family. Please contact the Office once registration is complete to receive your refund.
2 Week Session:
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
| Session | 2026 Dates |
|---|---|
| 1 | July 6 – 17 |
| 2 | July 20 – 31 |
| 3 | August 3 – 14 |
| 4 | August 17 – 28 |
$600.00 CANSail 1/2
$625.00 CANSail 3-6
Per 2 Week Session
DYC Members – 10% Discount will be applied at Registration.
Members also receive a $50 discount for each additional child in the same family. Please contact the Office once registration is complete to receive your refund.
May 23 – June 28 (No Training June 20 & 21)
Saturdays and Sundays
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
$500
Per Session
DYC Members – 10% Discount will be applied at Registration.
Members also receive a $50 discount for each additional child in the same family. Please contact the Office once registration is complete to receive your refund.
September 5 – October 4
Saturdays and Sundays
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
$500.00
Per Session
DYC Members – 10% Discount will be applied at Registration.
Members also receive a $50 discount for each additional child in the same family. Please contact the Office once registration is complete to receive your refund.
Basic Cruising
June 11 – 21 (2 Thursday Evenings + 2 Weekends)
July 9 – 19 (2 Thursday Evenings + 2 Weekends)
Start Keelboat Sailing
July 4 & 5
Contact Us for more Information.
$850 Basic Cruising
$550 Start Keelboat Sailing
Per Session
DYC Members – 10% Discount will be applied at Registration.
