VSC504 Competent Keelboat Racing Crew Program

Learning to race refines your sailing & cruising skills, seamanship and time-on-the-water experience increasing confidence

The student participates and learns to be a competent crew member aboard a J24 and Beneteau First 36.7 One Design racer/cruiser competing in Vancouver based regattas and medium distance coastal races.

Students complete a pre- course study based on the text "Getting Started in Sailboat Racing" (Cort & Stearns), 5 on-the-water seminars and 5 local races participating as an integral part of a crew.

Successful candidates receive a VSC Competent Racing Crew certificate for completion

Over the past 3 years this course has helped sailors participate in coastal races as competent, speed contributing and confident crew on keelboats 24- 45ft.

Prerequisites:

Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101), CYA White Sail III, Basic Coastal Cruising or equivalent experience

Enrollment:

• year round availability
• $775 CDN includes 8 on-the-water sessions
• Getting Started in Sailboat Racing - Cort & Stearns $25
• A Manual of Sail Trim, Stuart H. Walker, Text $35
• ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing, Booklet $20
• Hand-bearing Compass $ 55

Review the VSC 504 course Standard.