Stay tuned for new Learn to Race programming coming in 2026!
Teamwork is the real key to any good racing boat, and we work hard to train our sailors in every position on board so they can operate as a mean, lean racing team. It is hard to find opportunities to learn about tactics, helming, spinnaker trim and other positions in a race crew when you are sailing with experienced, competitive people who have already specialized in these positions.
Learn To Race with Sea to Sky Sailing and you will be involved in every aspect of racing, turning you into a better sailor and coveted crew member.
Added Bonus
After-race social events are notoriously fun! You will get to meet and mingle with other race crews at the various dock parties, swapping stories and becoming part of the sailing community.
Introduction to Racing: Quicker Crew
Quicker Crew is the entry level of our Learn To Race program. Trim the jib and main like a champ, roll tack, and be part of an efficient rookie race crew.
You will learn the basics of sailing and working together as a crew, alongside some basic racing rules, tactics and general knowledge to help on the race course.
After taking this course, you can keep building your skills by progressing to our Spinnaker School, a one day workshop where you learn to harness the power of the pretty parachute-like sail.
Prerequisites: No experience required for the Quicker Crew course.
20% off for ages 16-25. Contact us to access this discount.
Spinnaker School
Spinnakers are beautiful to look at, and a nightmare to handle if you're unsure about what you're doing! In our Spinnaker School, you will learn all the basics of this colourful, speed-enhancing sail, preparing you to be part of a fully crewed race boat flying downwind with your spinnaker up.
Spinnaker School is run as a 1 day workshop, meaning you may want to attend more than once to really nail down your skills (discounted registration for repeat students). We focus on using the spinnaker in a racing environment but we are not racing during Spinnaker School itself, just simulating race conditions to encourage precise and quick handling of this powerful sail.
Prerequisites: Quicker Crew or equivalent experience required.
20% off for ages 16-25.
