ILCA Program

Welcome!

The sailing season is quickly approaching! Please find the ILCA Programming information below and click here to register!

Exact schedule will be provided after registration; some flexibility will be required based on regatta participation and travel.

Please reach out to learntosail@smsc.ca for any questions or inquiries.

Happy Sailing!

Requirements

  • Sailors must provide their own boat and appropriately sized rigging.

  • Sailors must abide by SMSC Code of Conduct and SMSC Policies.

  • Sailors are required to follow the SMSC Terms of Service and SMSC Refund Policy.

  • Sailors must have a minimum of their CANSail 4.

  • Sailors must be 13+

  • Frostbite

    April 18th to April 28th

    Mondays & Fridays
    16:30 to 19:30

    Saturdays & Sundays
    10:00 to 16:00

  • Spring

    May 2nd to June 27th

    Mondays & Fridays
    16:30 to 19:30

    Saturdays & Sundays
    10:00 to 16:00

  • Summer

    June 30th to August 29th

    Monday to Friday
    10:00 to 16:00

  • Fall

    Sept 5th to Oct 27th

    Mondays & Fridays
    16:30 to 19:30

    Saturdays & Sundays
    10:00 to 16:00

  • Full Season

    April 18 to October 27
    Inclusive of all programs!

  • July Only

    June 30th to August 1st

    Monday to Friday
    10:00 to 16:00

  • August Only

    August 4th to August 29th

    Monday to Friday
    10:00 to 16:00

About the Program

ILCA/Laser sailors will focus on performance and refined racing skills. This program is designed for sailors looking to take their sailing and racing to the next level. The ILCA program will not operate as our regular summer Learn to Sail programs – commitment, support and flexibility will be required from parents and sailors regarding training schedules, regatta preparation, travel and training intensity as the coach will work to provide the best environment for sailors to achieve their goals.

Travel and competition at regattas outside of Nova Scotia will be encouraged to help enhance sailor experience.

Sailors will learn about racing rules, tactics, sportsmanship and teamwork. Sailors will also learn a variety of other sailing skills to complement their sailing path, including seamanship, personal boat maintenance and sail care. ILCA Laser sailors will compete at regattas and gain leadership skills mentoring younger sailors. This athlete-centered and coach led program will be aimed at providing the sailors with the best opportunity to set and achieve their sailing goals.