Basic Cruising Instructor Course Offered in NS

Sail Canada

Do you want to deliver Sail Canada sail training on keelboats?

Are you a CANSail dinghy instructor looking to move in a new direction or build skills in training adults?
 
If you answered “YES”, then read on – this clinic is for you!
 
Nova Scotia will be hosting a Sail Canada Basic Cruising Instructor Clinic June 4-8 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax.
 
On-line registrations are now being accepted by visiting https://sailnovascotia.checklick.com/online-registration
 
Space is limited and the registration deadline is May 16.
 

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