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The Bowen Island Yacht Club is a friendly, family-oriented club which has provided a sail training program for over 20 years. All BIYC staff are experienced, trained, and certified by the Canadian Yachting Association to offer CYA accredited courses. Learners enjoy quality sail instruction in a fun and safe environment. Come sail with us and experience the exhilaration of learning to sail!

BIYC is looking to grow its programs and expand to meet the needs of our community. In addition to our tried and true sail training programs, new this summer are the Optimist Levels 1 & 2; greater flexibility for Whitesails course dates; and the Adult Learn to Sail saturdays. Please take a few moments to complete our BIYC community survey and tell us what you think! Community Survey

NEW! Learn to Sail Optimist Levels 1 & 2. BIYC, in partnership with BC Sailing, is offering a Mobile Optimist Sailing School (MOSS). Participants will learn sailing basics and boating safety through activities on and off the water. Seven-foot Optimist sailboats and two-person kayaks will be used in this safe, fun, and affordable program. No experience is necessary for Level 1. For Level 2, sailors must have participated in the 2009 MOSS program. Limited space. REGISTRATION DEADLINE July 31st. Click here to register [1] Days: Mon - Fri Dates: August 16-20 Opti Level 1 and/or August 23-27 Opti Level 2 Time: 9:00 - 4:00 pm Age: 6-15 years Cost: $250 per week includes tax

NEW! Adult Learn to Sail . Days: Saturday Dates: July 10 and/or July 24 Time: 10:00 - 4:00 pm Cost: $78.75 per day includes tax


White Sails I or II Course description Days: Mon - Fri Dates: (1 week) July 19-23 or July 26-30 or August 2-6 or August 9-13 Time: 9:00 - 4:00 pm Age: 10-16 years Cost: Members $225; Non-members $250 (this fee includes BIYC membership for entire family (valued at $75) - (click here to see list of membership benefits *Membership)

White Sails III Course description Days: Mon - Fri Dates: (2 weeks) - August 16-20 and August 23-27 Time: 9:00 - 4:00 pm Age: 10 - 16 years Cost: Members $425; Non-members $450 (this fee includes BIYC membership for entire family (valued at $75)- (click here to see list of membership benefits *Membership)

Bronze Sail IV and V Course description Days: Mon - Fri Dates: (2 weeks) - August 16-20 and August 23-27 Time: 9:00 - 4:00 pm Age: 10 - 16 years Cost: Members $425; Non-members $450 (this fee includes BIYC membership for entire family (valued at $75)- (click here to see list of membership benefits *Membership)


REGISTRATION for all the above Programs (except the BC Sailing MOSS Program) is conducted through Bowen Island Community Recreation ' located at Bowen Island Community School, 1041 Mt. Gardner Road, Bowen Island, (604) 947-2216. *NOTE: Additional children from the same family will receive a $50 discount for each course.

We recommend students purchase the CYA Basic Skills handbook ($25). This is optional.

In order for the Sail Training Program to operate successfully, families of children registered for one of our Sail Training programs are required to volunteer to BIYC in some capacity equivalent to 4 hours of service. Alternatively, families may choose to donate $100 to BIYC in lieu of volunteer hours. (See Community Survey form for volunteer activities.)

Notice of cancellation and refund request must be received 15 days prior to the beginning of a session. A $50 cancellation fee will be charged on all refund requests. No refunds after the start of a session.

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