Bronte Harbour Yacht Club and Sailing School

Site: Oakville

Service: Learn to Sail Programs and Summer Camp

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Record #: OAK0756
Last Full Update: 01 May 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-827-6437
E-Mail rctraining@bhyc.on.ca
Website bhyc.on.ca/learn-to-sail/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Roman Sivers; Email: rctraining@bhyc.on.ca
Alternate Contact Janet Budgell, Publicity Director; Email: publicity@bhyc.on.ca

Site Information

Site Location Bronte Inner Harbour
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
2514 Lakeshore Rd W
Oakville, ON L6L 1H8
 
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Intersection Bronte Rd and Lakeshore Rd W
Physical Access Partially Accessible - only lower level accessible

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A club welcoming all boaters, power, sail and paddling with full racing and cruising program
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1962
Primary Executive Richard Murray, Commodore; Email: commodore@bhyc.on.ca
Alternate Executive John McClay, Vice Commodore; Email: Vicecommodore@bhyc.on.ca
Funding Fees
Elections AGM November

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

The BHYC Learn to Sail program offers courses for Youth Sailors (7-17 years) and Adult Sailors (18 years and up)

  • program features Sail Canada certified instructors in a safe, fun and active learning environment
  • Sailors learn the skills and enter into fun and challenging experiences suited to their skills 

Youth Learn To Sail Programs

  • offered to participants aged 7 to 17 years old 
  • two-week summer camp sessions throughout July and August, Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:00 (extended care available for additional fee)
  • off the water activities including stand up paddle boarding and soccer to complement sailing instruction

Adult Learn To Sail Program

  • Adult lessons are offered in the Club 420 Dinghy, equipped with Spinnaker and trapeze
  • CAN Sail levels can be obtained during the program
  • objective is to feel comfortable sailing the points of sail, understand basic sail trim, or advanced sail trim if you already sail, and to feel more comfortable in the event your goal is to purchase a sailboat

Visually Impaired Learn to Sail Program

  • Ontario's largest Visually Impaired Learn to Sail Program
  • course runs for one full week, usually scheduled in late June, and is entirely led by volunteers
  • participants learn the fundamentals of sailing on 30 foot keel boats, seamanship basics, and some basic racing techniques
  • the week ends with a race around audible marks

Rental facilities  also available
Hours

varies by program
Dates

Jun-late Aug
Areas Served Halton South
Eligibility Ages: 7 year(s) and up 
 
7 years and up for Learn to Sail programs * non-sailors and non-boaters welcome
Application

Call for information
Languages English
Fees Membership ; Program - discount for members ; Call for information

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Boating ~ Men ; Boating ~ Visual Impairments ; Boating ~ Women ; Boating ~ Youth ; Disability Related Sports ; Recreational Clubs
Older Adult Main Categories SPORTS
Older Adult Sub-Categories Boating

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