Sailor’s Starter Package

Starter Package

Your complete pathway from beginner to confident sailor!

Ready to turn your dream of sailing into reality? The HBSC Starter Package is the ultimate all-in-one launchpad for new sailors. Designed to take you from your very first lesson to confidently cruising Lake Ontario and beyond.

For $1,995 per person, you receive everything you need to start sailing safely, and with confidence. Download Flyer. (opens in a new tab)

Basic Keelboat Cruising • ROC(M) VHF Radio Course • Toronto Harbour Licence (PVOP) • One month of Sailing with the HBSC Boat Share Club.

What’s Included
Sail Canada Basic Keelboat Cruising Course (28 hours)
Learn to skipper a keelboat of up to 10 metres in moderate conditions with HBSC’s Sail Canada–certified instructors.
18 hours on the water aboard a 31-foot Hunter keelboat, plus 10 hours of classroom instruction and exams.
• Boat handling under power and sail
• Docking, anchoring, and crew-overboard procedures
• Reefing, knots, and sailing terminology
• Rules of the road, safety equipment, weather and chart reading

ROC(M) VHF Radio Certificate with DSC Endorsement
Every competent skipper needs strong radio skills. This two-evening course teaches you how to operate a marine VHF radio legally and correctly, including emergency procedures and Digital Selective Calling (DSC). On the second evening, you complete a short written and oral exam to earn your Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime).

Toronto Harbour Licence (Power Vessel Operator’s Permit)
The PVOP otherwise known as the Toronto Harbour License is a legal requirement for those entering Toronto harbour. 

One Month of Unlimited Sailing — HBSC Boat Sharing Club
This is where everything comes together. Your Starter Package includes 30 days of unlimited sailing as a member of the Humber Bay Sailing Centre Boat Sharing Club, giving you immediate access to a diverse fleet and an active sailing community.

As a member, you can:

• Sail morning, afternoon, and evening, every day of the week
• Join boats as crew through the online reservation system
• Learn from experienced skippers and instructors through mentoring
• Participate in fun racing, dinner cruises, flotilla weekends, and social events
• Enjoy the HBSC waterfront deck, grounds, and stunning Lake Ontario sunsets

You’ll have access to club boats including C&C 34s, Hunter 33s, C&C 32s, J/24s, and more, giving you the chance to build experience on a variety of vessels

Instead of taking courses and memberships separately, the HBSC Starter Package gives you a clear, affordable, and exciting pathway into sailing:

✔ Learn to sail
✔ Get certified
✔ Get licensed
✔ Get on the water
✔ Become part of a sailing community

Whether your goal is weekend cruising, future charters, or simply spending more time on the water, this package gives you the skills, confidence, and access to start your sailing adventure the right way — from day one.

Package Price: $1995.00/per person (+HST)*


*Starter Package not eligible for additional discounts. Upgrades from Basic Cruising and upgrades to Full club membership available. For more information please contact education@hbsailing.com