Meet the DCYC Learn to Sail team - Nikki, Alice, Jurgen, Fraser, Jen, Melody and Brian.
To meet demand, we have created more afternoon Wet Feet classes! Don't miss the boat!
Summer Kids Programs
What to Bring
Lifejacket
Lunch
Sunscreen
Hat
Change of clothing
Towel
Strap-on sandals or closed footwear. No flip-flops!
Rainy day clothing
Instructors and Volunteers
The Learn to Sail program is hiring qualified Green and Blue instructors for the
2008 Summer Learn to Sail program!
Applications should be sent to Sailing Director Nikki Petersen
Wet Feet Ages 4-7 $110
9am - 12pm M-F 1 week
Beach-combing, games, and fun lessons on the water are all part of this exciting week!
Children build confidence in and around boats through a controlled introduction to sailing
with a strong focus on safety.
Please bring a lifejacket, a snack and appropriate clothing.
June 30 - July 4 (no class July 1)
July 7- July 11 July 14-July 18
July 21-July 25 July 28 - August 1
Aug 5-8 Aug 11-15
Aug 18-22
Opti Levels
Ages 8-11 $200
9am-4pm M-F 1 week
Designed for younger beginner sailors, these courses are taught on our fleet
of brand new Optimist dinghies! Opti Bronze (OB) is the most basic level,
for kids who have never taken a sailing course, and includes boating safety.
The Silver and Gold courses help sailors who have taken Opti Bronze to build
confidence in sailing by themselves. The Opti Silver/Gold (OS/G) course runs
on alternate weeks from the Opti Bronze.
Many students enjoy taking two courses consecutively.
OB June 30- July 4 OS/G July 7-11
OB July 14-18 OS/G July 21-25
OB July 28 - Aug 1 OS/G Aug 5-8
OB Aug 11- 15 OS/G Aug 18-22
*Parents deciding between the Opti and White Sail courses should
consider the size and strength of the student.
Please feel free to contact Nikki at 604 910 2923 with questions.
White Sail 1,2,3
Ages 11-16 $390
9am-4pm M-F 2 weeks
These Canadian Yachting Association standard courses teach students the basics of sailing.
Topics include on-water skills, sailing theory, water safety , seamanship and knots.
Many students find that they will complete 1 and 2 in a single session.
These courses are taught in Pirate and Laser dinghies.* All sessions:
June 30- July 11 July 14- July 25
July 28-Aug 8 Aug 11- Aug 22
* Parents deciding between the Opti and White Sail courses should
consider the size and strength of the student.
Please feel free to contact Nikki at 604 910 2923 with questions.
Bronze 4 and 5
Ages 11-17 $410
9am-4pm M-F 2 weeks
Advanced: Students will learn some of the more technical aspects of sailing,
about the importance of teamwork, and personal safety while sailing on Laser 2
dinghies rigged with a spinnaker and a trapeze. Bronze 5 is very challenging
and most students will take two sessions to complete it.
June 30- July 11 July 14- July 25
July 28-Aug 8 Aug 11- Aug 22
All sailors should come with a lifejacket, lunch, sun screen,
weather-appropriate clothing and a change of clothes.
DCYC Junior Race Team
Ages 8-17
Ready to take your sailing a step further?! Join the Deep Cove Junior Race Team!
The team meets one evening per week for training and competes in several regattas.
Participation on the race team is a great way to hone and maintain on-water skills,
involve yourself in the wider sailing community and have fun while doing it!
For more information, please contact: Sailing Director Nikki Petersen or call604 910 2923.
SPRING AND FALL PROGRAMS AT DCYC
Elementary School Field Trips
High School League Race Team Training
Wet Feet Classes
ADULT KEELBOAT SAILING LESSONS: Beginners
Adult lessons are taught in 30 ft keelboats.
They follow the Basic Cruising Standard of the Canadian Yachting Association. Class size is limited 3 or 4
students in a boat with an Instructor. This course enables students to crew and skipper a small keelboat on day sails and
can be used to rent a boat for the afternoon.
Phone Pam at 604 929-5254. Deep Cove Y.C. classes are famous for their camaraderie, the great Instructors and being invited to race with the racing
fleet on completion of the course. Full foul weather gear and boots are required. First Class:
Price: $500 includes exam
Thursday, April 24: Introduction 7-9
Sat & Sun, April 26 & 27, 10-4
Sat & Sun, May 3 & 4, 10-4
Other classes arranged as students enquire for later in the year.
INTERMEDIATE CRUISING STANDARD:
A 5-day "Live Aboard" Course cruising the Gulf Islands and Howe Sound. This certifi - cation can be used to
Charter a keelboat from any Charter Company.
Price: $900 which includes food, dockage, etc.
This course will enable to graduate to sail, motor, navigate, troubleshoot, and take care of a 30 foot cruising sailboat,
sailing by day and anchoring by night. It is given over the May holiday weekend to help those who have to take time off work. Couples get a $100 discount! How to Apply:
Phone or e-mail: Pam Juryn or call 604-929-5254
Pam will advise you of the registration situation at that time.
Would you like to volunteer?
We will need the help of volunteers to maintain our new fleet. If you are willing and able to assist in our new improved Junior Sailing program, please contact our Learn to Sail Director:
Al Mercer capcrunchca@yahoo.ca
For more information call Pam Juryn at 604-929-5254 orpjuryn@shaw.ca
4420 Gallant Ave. 
