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Manitoba Sail Training and Development sailing@sportmanitoba.ca 204-925-5647
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In 2012, the CANSail dinghy program brings a new set of Sailor Standards and new Instructor Training Clinics to sailing programs across Canada. The CANSail program has been developed based on the Long Term Sailor Development framework, and is designed to develop and retain sailors in our sport, develop high performance athletes, teach the skills needed to enjoy sailing as a life long activity, and encourage the support of sailing through a lifetime. This is an exciting new program for sailors, instructors, clubs and sailing schools alike!a office for information about our courses and events.
Coach Boat Safety is a requirement for Sail Canada certification and Insurance as part of the instructor pathway. Candidates must be 16 years of age at the time of the clinic to register. Those 15 and wishing to register should contact Sail Manitoba for permission to register. Candidates are required to have Standard 2 day First Aid from an accredited organization.
Participants are encouraged to bring sailing gear and a PFD
Please bring lunch, snacks, and water for each day, and dress for the weather!
PCOC is a prerequisite to entry into this course.
The Coach Boat Safety course is a hands-on, on-water training program designed to equip coaches with essential safety skills for handling emergencies. Throughout the clinic, participants will observe and practice key techniques for managing common situations while coaching sailing. The course covers fundamental powerboat operation, sailboat rescue methods, mark-setting for sailing lessons, and general water safety principles. The Coach Boat Safety Course is a pre-requisite for becoming a sail instructor.
Facilitators: Jackie Spear, Sarah Daeninck and Sebastian Wright
Virtual Zoom session on Tuesday, June 10th at 6 pm - 9 pm
In-person on June 14, 2025 from 9 am - 6 pm
Location: Winnipeg Sailing Centre (Fort Whyte Alive), 1961 McCreary Road
Instructor candidates seeking trained status in the CANSail 1&2. Candidates must be 16 years of age at the time of the clinic to register. Those 15 years of age wishing to register should contact Sail Manitoba for permission to register. Prerequisite Courses: Fundamental.
Instructors must provide their own lifejacket and sailing gear.
Please note that 100% participation and attendance is required to satisfy the professionalism standards of this course.
The course runs :
Thursday, June 26, via Zoom from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Saturday, June 28, in person from 9 am - 6 pm at Fort Whyte Alive Interpretive Centre (1961 McCreary Rd.)
Sunday, June 29, in person from 9 am - 6 pm at Fort Whyte Alive Interpretive Centre (1961 McCreary Rd.)
Please bring lunch, snacks, and water daily, and dress for the weather!
A Club Race Officer manages the water activities of regattas at the club level. Certification requires the successful completion of the 12-hour Sail Canada CRO Race Management Course and a record of practical experience in Race Committee organization. Anne-Marie Palfreeman will be delivering this course online from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm CST over the course of three evenings.
Combined Assistant Marker Layer (AML) Course and Mark Layer (ML) Course with Peter van Muyden at Gimli Yacht Club.
An Assistant Mark Layer is capable of assisting a mark layer as a member of the Race Committee crew of a regatta. Certification is by application to the Provincial Sailing Association and requires successful completion of the 4-hour Sail Canada Assistant Mark Layer Course.
A Mark Layer is capable of managing the mark-laying operations of a regatta as part of the Race Committee crew. Certification is by application to Sail Canada and requires successful completion of the 6-hour Sail Canada Mark Layer Course and experience as a Mark Layer at a minimum of 2 provincial or higher level regattas.
July 17-18, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Participants will take part in the Sail West practice race on the afternoon of July 18th.
In person Club Judge Course with Dale King and Joe Jospe (International Judge)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm in person at Gimli Yacht Club. Registration includes a copy of the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing.
A Club Judge supports the club’s racing program by serving on protest committees and acting as an advisor on racing rules and procedures at their home club, or at nearby events in which their club members participate.
The training and certification of a Club Judge is delegated to the Provincial Sailing Associations. Club Judge Seminars are organized by Provincial Sailing Associations, often during the non-sailing season or in conjunction with a regatta. A Club Judge candidate must both attend a seminar and pass a test before certification.
email: sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
phone: 204-925-5647
In 2012, the CANSail dinghy program brings a new set of Sailor Standards and new Instructor Training Clinics to sailing programs across Canada. The CANSail program has been developed based on the Long Term Sailor Development framework, and is designed to develop and retain sailors in our sport, develop high performance athletes, teach the skills needed to enjoy sailing as a life long activity, and encourage the support of sailing through a lifetime. This is an exciting new program for sailors, instructors, clubs and sailing schools alike!a office for information about our courses and events.