2027 is open
Summer on the water starts here
Camps for kids 6–16, sailing courses for adults, and days on the water for groups.
About MacSailing
Learn to sail at Jericho Beach
Since 1999, MacSailing has taught kids, teens and adults to sail on English Bay. Our Sail Canada certified coaches keep one coach for every six sailors, with boats sized for every age. Come for a week of summer camp or an evening course, and grow with us from your first sail to racing and cruising.
About us
Every way onto the water
Something for everyone
All programs
Youth
Adults
Groups
Safe hands
Safety comes first, every day
Our coaches are Sail Canada certified and first-aid trained, and each group on the water has a coach boat alongside it. We sign every camper in at drop-off and only release them to the people on your pickup list, so you always know who is with your child. If anything does happen, the Jericho Rescue station is just next door.
Our partners
Adult courses · spring to fall
Two ways to learn to sail
Start either way. Small boats are hands-on and quick to learn; a yacht is a steadier way in, with a crew around you.
Start here: CANSail 1Small boatsCANSail 1 → CANSail 2 → Lasers or catamaransSail Canada certified · from $459
Start here: Basic CruisingKeelboatsBasic Cruising → Mileage Builder · gentler start: Start Keelboat SailingOur 31-foot Beneteau · from $1,045From our sailors
Rated 4.7 on Google by families and sailors
“My son has a wonderful experience in MacSailing Summer Camp this year! The coaches are very professional and thoughtful. And it's so lucky for him to meet those peers who have same interests and enthusiasm for sailing! He will come back next summer.”
“My daughter was really enjoy the sailing class here. We definitely will come back next year. I Wish we could know this program earlier. Thanks for the instructor's teaching and protection. she had a really wonderful time.”
“MacSailing is a phenomenal place to learn to sail! Very experienced teachers, with a huge passion for sailing, knowledgeable, safe, compassionate and caring. Highly recommend!”
Do I need sailing experience?
No. Most of our kids and adults start brand new, and groups are sorted by age and level.
What if the weather is bad?
Camps and courses run rain or shine. When it isn't safe on the water, we move to the beach and shore.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel at least 14 days before the start for a refund less a $50 fee, or a full credit valid for 2 years.