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I need any previous sailing or boating experience?
No, we teach you all you need to know and after a few days,
you will understand the basics.
Do I need to be able to swim?
No, all students wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) and
the training boats are virtually untippable. You might be
interested in knowing that many sailors (able bodied and otherwise)
can't swim!
Do I need a lot of strength?
No, the Access Dinghy is controlled by a joy stick which
is very easy to move with one hand. With two people in the
boat, you can share duties. We also have an electric controlled
boat that operates the same as an electric wheelchair.
Is the Instructor in the boat?
No, but the Instructor is always close at hand on the water
in a Coach Boat.
Once I've bought a Seasonal Membership, are there
any other costs?
 No,
unless you want to purchase pop from the machine or something
like that. Occasionally we have sold hats and so on but they
are optional purchases.
Do I have to attend every day?
No, however we recommend that you start your training with
one full week of instruction. After that, you can come as
often as you wish.
Do I have to take any formal or text book training?
All the programs involve a combination of land-based training
and on the water training. However, you can learn how to sail
without any text book work and only need to take formal training
if you wish to go beyond recreational sailing.
Are the facilities accessible?
Yes, the dock, washroom and classroom are accessible plus
the parking lot is close at hand.
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