Beginner & Advanced Caribbean Courses& Luxury Mileage Builder Coastal & Celestial Navigation Courses

CAriBBeAN SAiLiNg VACAtioNS

St Martin, St Barts & AnguillaJanuary 30 ‒ February 13, 2016

SAiLiNg tHe CAriBBeAN

"Whatever your experience, whatever your chosen pace, we can provide the sailing experience for you."

BENETEAU 44iLUXURY MONOHULL SAILING

SAIL CANADA Intermediate Course StandardJanuary 30 - February 13, 2016 Luxury Mileage Builder TripJanuary 30 - February 6, 2016

SAIL CANADA Advanced Course StandardFebruary 6-13, 2016

4 Cabins 2 Heads (Washrooms)

THE BOATS

tHe SUCCeSS oF oUr CAriBBeAN ProgrAM groWS StroNger eVerY YeArthe key to our success is our ability to provide customized sailing for various levels of experience. every year we sail a different part of the Caribbean and develop stronger sailing resumes with each trip.

our best references are sailors who return year after year. At the outset, we recommend that you take a course. You will learn from our professional instructors who will take you “step by step” into the world of big boat sailing. With this knowledge, you will open up a world of new sailing opportunities and friendships, as we sail from one amazing port to another.

Caribbean Intro/Mileage Builder

intro/Mileage Builder Boat: Beneteau 44i (Monohull)

30 January – 6 February, 2016

Mileage builders provide a great opportunity to gain hours on a larger vessel either as the helm or as crew. You get to improve your skills, and advance your boating knowledge and boat handling proficiency. You also benefit from the supervised and skilled guidance of our SAiL CANADA instructors.

You’ll have an eNJoYABLe and ProDUCtiVe VACAtioN, and gain valuable experience on bigger boats increasing on-water hours in a bid to gain ‘i-Skipper’ & ‘A-Skipper’ member status.

SAIL CANADA Intermediate Cruising Courses

intermediate Boats: 2 x Beneteau 44i’s (Monohulls)

30 January – 13 February, 2016

go ahead and dream of sailing in any exotic playground. this is the certification you need to charter a boat anywhere in the world. the SAiL CANADA intermediate Cruising course is the next logical step for sailors with their Basic Cruising Standard or prior sailing experience. A 7-day live-aboard course, it takes you step by step into the world of big boat sailing, including performing controlled sailing maneuvers, preparing meals aboard, and piloting the vessel into unfamiliar harbours and anchorages for an overnight stay.

SAIL CANADA Advanced Cruising Courses

Advanced Boat: Beneteau 44i (Monohull)

February 6–13, 2016

Are you ready to put all your sailing skills to the test? then what better classroom than the Caribbean. Meet the challenge of an overnight sail from St Bart’s to Basseterre, St Kitt’s, then after a day on the island, enjoy a great evening dining ashore. improve upon your current sailing competencies and develop passage making skills, including round the clock sailing in a broad range of weather conditions. this course is designed to develop your technical and practical knowledge so that you can plan an extended passage, including navigation, standing watches, cooking a meal underway.

By the end of the course, you will feel confident to take on the dream of sailing in whatever paradise you have envisioned.

it is a great opportunity to gain iNterNAtioNALLY reCogNiSeD CertiFiCAtioN on a larger charter vessel.

You benefit from the SKiLLeD gUiDANCe from our SAiL CANADA instructors.

to get the experience of a UNiQUe, eNJoYABLe and ProDUCtiVe VACAtioN!

to advance your proficiency and gain the ability to BAreBoAt CHArter by yourself with friends & family.

You gain experience on bigger boats assisting towards gaining ‘i-Skipper’ & ‘A-Skipper’ member status.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARADISE on our Caribbean trips, members and non-members alike!

SATuRDAy Fly out of the snow and into the sun, as we excitedly make our way non-stop from toronto to Princess Juliana Airport on the Dutch side of St Maarten. A short 30 min taxi ride from the airport gets us to the Yacht base at one of the most newest and prestigious marinas in the Caribbean, the Sunsail Base at Oyster Pond, where your yacht awaits you. Upon arriving you will have an opportunity to check out your boat before all the luggage and provisions are brought aboard. tAKe oFF your watch, you are now on island time, leaving the cold and the snow far behind. tonight we dine onshore!!

SuNDAy We set sail for St Bart’s a charming very French island with a photogenic anchorage, home of exquisite French cuisine and great restaurants. this beautiful area is a secure, quiet and scenic place to drop the anchor, where we can dinghy ashore and explore the town of gustavia. At night we dine onshore at one of the many restaurants.

MONDAy After breakfast, we hoist anchor and head to Marigot, St. Martin, to see some lush, fantastic scenery. Here we go ashore for dinner to sample the local cuisine, then we stroll through the town to buy trinkets and assorted souvenirs at one of the many shops. At night, we dine in a restaurant overlooking Marigot Bay where we can watch the sun set and if we are lucky, see the “green Flash”.

TuESDAyHoist anchor again and sail away for Road Town the capital of the British island of Anguilla, with a beautiful sandy beach. We anchor close to shore or pick up a mooring ball then dinghy into the dock and go exploring the beach front for a restaurant. there are many boutiques here along the road where we can go shopping. We will dine roy’s Bayside grill, where they specialize in local cuisine, fresh fish, lobster and traditional island cuisine, and they have a beautiful outdoor patio.

WEDNESDAy Up anchor and set the sails for the island of Prickly Pear to the north of Anguilla. We drop anchor or pick up a mooring ball on the south side of the island and dinghy through the gap to a beautiful sandy beach on the north side which is protected by a long shallow reef. this is where we can relax on the beach and soak up some rays plus grab a bite to eat at the Prickly Pear restaurant & Bar. We can’t stay here overnight, so its back to road town where we anchor for the night.

THuRSDAyAfter breakfast on board, we sail for Anse Marcel on St Martin. You will love this place. it has a secluded marina and is part of the radisson resort complex with a great beach bar that makes it a must stop for sailors. the anchorage is well protected on all 4 sides and has a great marina. Since we will dock at the marina, we have access to the radisson resort and can snorkel or just lie on the beach where we can watch another beautiful sunset and reminisce about our adventures, as we kick back and relax in true Caribbean style. At night, we dine at the radisson which is a mere quarter of a mile away, where we can dine at one of the numerous restaurants available or simply barbeque on-board.

FRIDAy As we head back to base to Oyster Pond, we will stop off at the island of Tintamare for lunch after a lazy morning because the base is not that far away. We can swim or snorkel again or just relax on this neat little island which is a turtle refuge. At this point you will find yourself wholly content at your achievements of big boat sailing experience and new skills, and warm memories of the friends and great times you have encountered throughout your Caribbean adventure. We will go ashore in the evening to reminisce about our adventures and highlights. You will no doubt be unwilling to leave this paradise, but don’t worry there is always next February and another new sailing escapade to look forward to somewhere in the Caribbean.

SAIL CANADA Intermediate Cruising Course Itinerary intermediate Boats: 2 x Beneteau 44i’s (Monohulls)

30 January – 13 February, 2016

BAREBOAT CHARTERINg AND JOININg OuR FLOTILLA

Need people to go sailing with? Join in on a fun boat and sail in a flotilla. You will not only get your winter sailing vacation in, you’ll meet sailors from all around the world. the days are well planned out. Sail your heart out during the day and then meet up with the rest of the group in an anchorage for an evening of festivities. Are you ready to charter a boat on your own? then you are welcome to sail with our fleet, and also welcome to join, any of the social gatherings we arrange. Being brokers for all major yacht charter companies, we can arrange your sailing adventure anywhere in the world.

Whatever paradise you dream of, whatever anchorage you’re bound for, our professional staff are waiting to assist you. We can help choose a location, boat, provisions and much more. We have access to the world-wide fleets of all major charter companies. Let us put our knowledge to work for you so that your vacation is everything you dreamed of and much more.

As a local agent for many of the major worldwide yacht charter companies, we can get you the best price on the market for bareboat charters, whatever your chosen destination.

Please feel to email csmith@harbourfrontcentre.com or call 416-203-5966 for quotes and further information.

WORLDWIDE BAREBOAT CHARTERS

SATuRDAy We leave the snow behind and arrive at Princess Juliana Airport on the Dutch side of St Maarten. A short 30 min taxi ride from the airport gets us to the yacht base at one of the great and prestigious marinas in the Caribbean, Oyster Pond where your yacht awaits you. Upon arriving you will have an opportunity to check out your boat before we head the local grocery store to get provisions. tonight we dine out ashore!!

SuNDAy We set sail for Gustavia on St Bart’s a charming and photogenic anchorage, and home of exquisite French cuisine. this beautiful area is a secure, quiet and scenic place to drop the anchor, dinghy ashore and explore the town. At night we dine ashore at one of the many restaurants.

MONDAy We sail away early in the day to sail to Basseterre the capital of St Kitt’s. We get a dock at the marina in Port Zante and go exploring the town for a restaurant. there are many fantastic boutiques here along the road where we can go shopping. At the Ballahoo restaurant, they specialize in local cuisine, fresh fish, lobster and traditional cuisine, and they also have a beautiful view overlooking the town square.

TuESDAyour next sail is destined for 5 Island Bay on Antigua, 50 miles away. this bay is a beautiful secluded setting, with beautiful beaches also very secluded certainly something to look forward to after a long sail, this will really put your sailing & navigation skills to the test. tonight we dine onboard our boat and plan Wednesday’s overnight trip.

WEDNESDAy You decide and determine when we should leave 5 Island Bay to sail overnight back north past St Bart’s then up to Tintamare and finally to Anse Marcel a 100 nautical mile sail and finally join up with the intermediate crew. We dine on board for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

THuRSDAyHaving planned our overnight sail departing from 5 Island Bay, Antigua, we head off for Anse Marcel on the French side of St Martin. Sail into the radisson resort complex marina and dock for the night. We dine ashore at the radisson resort complex at one of the many restaurants that are available there.

FRIDAy We have a relaxing morning and after lunch head back for our base at Oyster Pond, on our final voyage of this advanced sailing course. We stop off at Tintamare a turtle refuge for a nice dip and a relaxing lunch. once we return to base, you will find yourself wholly content with great memories of the challenging but fun adventure you have encountered throughout your time in the Caribbean. We will go ashore for an evening meal to reminisce about our adventures and highlights. You will no doubt be unwilling to leave this paradise, but don’t worry there is always next February and another new sailing adventure to look forward to.

SAIL CANADA Advanced Cruising Course Itinerary Advanced Boat: Beneteau 44i (Monohull)

February 6–13, 2016

BASE FACILITIESour Yachts’ base at Oyster Pond in St Martin is just a half hour ride from the airport. From here there are a range of bareboats between 35ft and 52ft. the marina is in Oyster Pond, in a well protected lagoon and an easy taxi ride to get our provisions. Oyster Pond boasts all the facilities you could wish for: Captain oliver’s restaurant and Bar, a sheltered harbour and plenty of palm trees, plus the usual Dinghy Dock bar for happy hour.

LOCAL INTERESTYou will find superb snorkeling and diving throughout the islands of St Martin, Anguilla, St Kitt’s and St Bart’s. Wherever you go there’s an abundance of coloured coral, fish, squid, eels, lobster, rays and turtles. You will often see turtles, and at certain times of the year you may be accompanied by dolphins and even whales while you are out on the water. third Party Scuba diving is as popular here as it is throughout the Caribbean and is easy to arrange locally.

FOOD & DRINk (PROvISIONINg)in St Martin at the Marina in Oyster Pond we jump in a cab and go to the nearest Shopping Complex which has numerous stores where you can get whatever you want. We can also dinghy across the lagoon to the Dutch side at a small store where we can always get that item we forgot to get at the supermarket. on the course and mileage builder boats, provisioning will be conducted upon arrival on Saturday, this is an extra cost, and is entirely dependent on what you choose to eat and drink. generally, everyone shares equally and takes turn to cook on the course and mileage builder weeks.

RESTAuRANTSYou will find excellent local cuisine throughout the islands. Seafood includes fresh local crab, lobster and lambi (conch), a large shellfish served from a barbecue or cooked in a delicious spicy sauce. there is the usual Dinghy Dock Bar with a small restaurant which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most Bistros and Bars have happy-hour from 1700 to 1900, which can be dangerous if you have to get up early the next day.

MANAgINg ExPECTATIONSWeather: As we are sailing, weather can be a factor, of which we cannot control, although we will always do our very best to ensure sunshine and sangria! Also if heavy weather is experienced this can sometimes effect the itinerary.

Socializing: As we are on a boat and often in close quarters, be mindful of your fellow crew members.

CuRRENCy & LANguAgEthe eUro is the currency that is accepted in St Martin and St Bart’s and surrounding islands and major credit cards are accepted in many, but not all establishments. USD is accepted on Anguilla and Saint Maarten and St Kitt’s. there are also a number of banks/AtM's on St Martin/Saint Maarten. French is the spoken language on the French islands, but english is spoken everywhere.

We are able to accommodate further course dates if there is demand, please contact: hcsp@harbourfrontcentre.com

FLIgHTS TO ST MARTIN (SxM)Flights are not included, and you are responsible for booking your own flight. Although Clive will be on hand to assist with flight information. there are various carriers that fly into St Martin with good rates around the $500-600 range.

email Clive at csmith@harbourfrontcentre.com

ExTENDINg yOuR TIMEPeople often like to extend their Caribbean experience with some on land vacation time, either arriving days earlier or leaving days later. We recommend you do this, as once you get down there you always wish you had more time!

WHAT TO BRINgtry and pack light as there isn't lots of room for luggage on-board. A small carry-on case is ideal. Other essential items include: As you will all be aware, any liquid items must be max. 100ml, and if you are taking a carry-on they must be placed in a clear plastic bag. We will be on island time, so casual dress is the norm, if we go on shore for dinner, casual dress is acceptable.

SAIL CANADA Navigation Courses

COASTAL NAvIgATIONthis course is highly recommended to get a better appreciation of your Caribbean sailing trip.

Complete Course Standard has Modules 1 (18hrs) & 2 (18hrs)

the 1st weekend is Module 1 and the 2nd weekend is Module 2.

START DATES: october 16, 2015 January 8, 2016

CELESTIAL NAvIgATIONComplete Course Standard is 1 Module (34 hrs)

START DATES: November 6, 2015

Members can apply their member course credit to Navigation classes(up to $300)

vHF – DSC RADIO LICENSEMonday & thursday 6-9pm (6 hrs)

START DATES: August 10, 2015September 21, 2015

SAIL CANADA COASTAL NAvIgATIONthis course is a must for anyone who wants to be able to explore their sailing surroundings with confidence. Moreover, it is challenging and fun. You will learn how to use charts to plan your adventure, plot your way to your next destination with purpose, and maybe even stray off to a little hideaway!! this course is also a prerequisite for the SAiL CANADA Advanced course. Learn your basic navigational skills here at Harbourfront and then put them to the test in the Caribbean.

SAIL CANADA CELESTIAL NAvIgATIONin the Caribbean you are guaranteed beautiful sunrises, sunsets and of course a spectacular display of breathtaking night skies. You might even see the “green Flash”, if you are lucky. this amazing course enables you to step back into a time when mariners used the sun, moon and stars to navigate their passages from one port to another. Celestial Navigation is the Art of Navigation, utilizing ancient navigational techniques that are not solely reliant upon batteries!

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gravol (just in-case)

insect repellent

Sunglasses

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Casual Day & evening wear

FREE CARIBBEAN INFO NIgHTSIf you are interested in these great opportunities and want further information please join us at one of our Caribbean info nights. This valuable insight commences at 6:30pm on the following evenings:

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DEADLINE: August 31, 2015

Friday, July 24, 2015 6:30pm

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Friday, September 18, 2015 6:30pm

Thursday, October 8, 2015 6:30pm

2016 CARIBBEAN PROgRAM PRICINg

tax is iNCLUDeD in the price shown. Pricing shown is based on ‘Per Person’. if you sign-up before August 31, 2015 you will be entitled to a 10% discount. 25% Deposit required to book your spot and space is limited.

Please call 416-203-3000 or email cwilliams@harbourfrontcentre.com to make your booking.

Beneteau 44i

Monohull

Beneteau 44i

Monohull

Beneteau 44i

Monohull

Beneteau 44i

Monohull

$3,490.00

$2,290.00

$3,490.00

$2,290.00

$3,290.00

$2,190.00

$3,590.00

$2,390.00

JAN 30 – FEB 6, 2016

FEB 6–13, 2016

JAN 30 – FEB 6, 2016

FEB 6–13, 2016

(So) SiNgLe oCCUPANCY (Do) DoUBLe oCCUPANCY

DATES CARIBBEAN PROgRAM TyPE OF BOAT PER PERSON PRICINg

intermediate (So)

intermediate (Do)

intermediate (So)

intermediate (Do)

intro/Mileage Builder (So)

intro/Mileage Builder (Do)

Advanced (So)

Advanced (Do)

Harbourfront Centre Sailing & Powerboating (HCSP)

harbourfrontcentre.com/boatinghcsp@harbourfrontcentre.comT: 416-203-3000 F: 416-203-8000

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