Niagara College is a member of the Ontario Sailing Association, Canadian Yachting Association and the American Sailing Association, and is qualified to test toward certification within any of these organizations. The Canadian designed and built Shark is one of Canada s most popular one-design sailboats. The 24-foot sailboat is noted for being safe, reliable and very stable making it a perfect classroom for students. Each boat is equipped with Canada Coast Guard recommended safety equipment, including life jackets and VHF radios. Graduates of the school s Basic Sailing program are eligible to join the college s Sailing Club.
Members can use the college boats without direct supervision of an instructor.
There are various membership options and prices allowing members to tailor their sailing time to their lifestyle. A unique feature of the Sailing School is the Junior Sailing program for young people from 10 to 15 years old. This is a one-week program from Monday to Friday and involves close supervision, including a supervised lunch break. The Sailing School will hold its annual open house at the lighthouse on the east pier of the Port Dalhousie Harbor on Sunday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register or for information, contact Niagara College Continuing Education at ext.