FAQ

When does the school operate?
Starting Monday, July 1st, for eight weeks during the summer. The program will run from 9 am to 1 pm for all. The Junior Race Program will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 pm until 4 pm. The Advanced Racing Program will run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:00 pm until 4 pm as well. Lunch is supervised by an SMSC instructor!

What if I’m an older student?
The school will continue to offer an accelerated program at the CanSail levels for kids aged 12 or older who are just being introduced to sailing. These students will be paired with other students of similar age and ability, where possible, and be provided with special instructions. As their skills typically develop more quickly, they will be moved along in the program over a shorter period of time, allowing them to catch up with other students their age.

Do you have races?

All sailors will get an opportunity to try out racing on Race Day Fridays. We will be offering two Fun Family Races and Laser Clinics. MLA, Aphrodite and Cottage Clubs are all back.

How do I get there?

The school site is on McVittie Island, near the east side of Browning and Eilean Gowan Islands. Directions are on the Contact Us page. For those arriving by water, boat pooling is encouraged to reduce the number of students driving to the site. Shuttles are also run between George Road Landing and the Island for students being dropped off by car. 

What are the school’s facilities?
The school site is fully developed, with docks, a launching ramp, boat and equipment storage, a dry land training pavilion, and a sandy beach. In the summer of 2000, the world-famous Optimist (Opti) youth program was introduced at SMSS. The Opti program is designed for children from the ages 6-11 to be introduced to sailing in a small, child-friendly boat. These boats are safe, fun, and provide a fabulous addition to the sailing program. The Club has upgraded its boats in recent years and we are planning to continue doing so.

What are class sizes like?
With 12 qualified instructors and an average of 36 students, there is a low student-to-teacher ratio, enabling personalized instruction at all levels