SAIL TRAINING @ BQYC

Sailing is a healthy outdoor activity that’s fun for the whole family. Here on the Bay of Quinte we are fortunate to have one of the best places to sail anywhere in the world. Experience the thrill of sailing this summer and enjoy it for the rest of your life.

All sail training programs operate from the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club (BQYC) located at the tip of Victoria Harbour in Belleville. The air-conditioned building and classrooms are designed for training and larger groups, so we couldn't ask for a better facility. The grounds are a safe, park setting providing sunny and shady areas for many on shore activities, and on the Bay of Quinte for excellent sailing experiences. Dinghy summer lawn storage is available to our racers and members for a nominal fee.

At BQYC we have programs designed with you in mind,

For Children & Youth from age 8 to17 - Sailing opportunities include summer camps, the learn-to-race program, and group lessons (Junior Sailing Program) (Learn-to- Race)
For Mature Teens & Adults age 17+ – Adult Learn-to-Sail Yachts & Adult Learn-to-Sail Dinghy Programs (Adult Learn-to-Sail)
For Youth age 8+ who have achieved CanSail 2 and want to hone their skills through competition – Youth Race Team (Youth Race Team) . Optimist and Laser dinghies available for charter on a first come, first serve basis
Quinte Quest Regatta– a summer learning regatta for youth - (in construction)

If you are unfamiliar with our program offerings, please browse through our Sail Training information. A downloadable program guide book can be found here.

Code of Conduct

BQYC Sail Training (ST) adheres to a Code of Conduct to ensure that the youth, parents and volunteers experience a positive healthy learning environment. To download a copy of the Code of Conduct, please: Click here

The BQYC Sailing School's main focus is on the safety of our sailors, below you will find our concussion policy as well as many resources on the subject

The policy addresses the four main components from Rowan's Law

- Education and Awareness

- Concussion Codes of Conduct for participants as well as leaders

- Removal from Sport Protocols

- Return to Sport Protocol

The Concussion Code of Conduct policy

Resources (download links - concussion basics,athletes & parents)

For those participating in the Sailing School or Quinte Quest please bring the following wavier (download link - athlete waiver), signed, to your first day of sailing or email it to school@bqyc.ca

Coaches participating in the Quinte Quest Regatta, please fill out the following wavier (download link - coach waiver) and bring it to the registration desk the first day of competition or email it to school@bqyc.ca

Join us for a Summer of Fun!

For more information about our programs, call or email us:

Contact Information

Cell: 613 827-SAIL / 613 827-7245

E-mail: school@bqyc.ca

Mailing address:

BQYC – Sail Training

PO BOX 22171

Belleville ON K8P 5V7

For inquiries on tax receipts, please contact treasurer@bqyc.ca

Please register now to ensure your spot - limited enrollment is available!