All Courses
All Courses
Toronto Harbour Nautical Centre (formerly Harbourfront Centre Sailing & Powerboating) is an internationally recognized Sail Canada ‘Centre of Excellence in Training’ Facility, with courses that provide comprehensive theory and practical on-water experience.
Don’t forget to check out our Sailing Camps for Kids! Our sailing camps offer young sailors a fun and safe environment in which to prosper, allowing them to learn to sail in an engaging environment with age-appropriate programming.The camps program is run in collaboration with Harbourfront Centre Camps, more information is available on the Camps website.
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Keelboat Sailing
Intro to Sailing
An introductory sailing experience onboard a sailboat with an instructor in Toronto’s beautiful harbour.
2 Hours / $170 + HST
Sail Canada Basic Cruising
Basic sailing course, ideal for beginners, practical and theoretical learning, internationally recognised certification.
28 Hours / $895 + HST
Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising
Intermediate level sailing with internationally recognised certification; recommended minimum for bareboat chartering.
5 Days Live Aboard / $1,585 + HST
Powerboating
Introduction to Power
An introductory powerboating experience, learning basic practical skills onboard our powerboats with an instructor.
1.5 Hours / $150 + HST
Sail Canada Basic Power
Basic powerboating course, building core skills and confidence, internationally recognised certification.
18 Hours / $695 + HST
Dinghy Sailing
Intro to Dinghy Sailing
An introductory dinghy sailing experience, letting you try the very basics of dinghy sailing.
3 Hours / $180 + HST
Sail Canada Basic Dinghy – CANSail 1/2
Basic dinghy sailing course, ideal for beginners, students work towards their CANSail 1 and 2 levels.
24 Hours / $595 + HST
Independent Dinghy
Designed for CANSail 2 sailors, teaches the skills needed to sail without an instructor supervising. Successful students can join as a member or rent our dinghies.
6 Hours / $195 + HST
Sail Canada Intermediate Dinghy – CANSail 3/4
This course builds upon CANSail 2 skills and introduces racing concepts. Students will work towards their CANSail 3 or 4.
24 Hours / $695 + HST
PCOC, Radio and Harbour License
Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC)
This Transport Canada license is required to operate any power-driven vessel in Canada.
2 Hours (exam only) / $55 + HST
Toronto Harbour License
This license is required for operating any power-driven vessel in the Toronto Harbour.
3 Hours / $160 + HST
VHF-DSC Radio License
Learn to communicate on the VHF marine radio, guided by our knowledgeable instructors.
6 Hours / $225 + HST
Licensing Package Deal
This discounted package includes the Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC), Toronto Harbour License and VHF-DSC Radio License courses.
11 Hours / $395 + HST
Navigation Courses
Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation
Basic navigation course teaches the fundamentals of navigation, how to read charts and plot passages.
19 Hours / $495 + HST
Sail Canada Intermediate Coastal Navigation
Intermediate navigation course teaches the running fix, coping with set and drift, and tides and currents.
16 Hours / $395 + HST
Sail Canada Celestial Navigation
Learn to navigate using the sun, moon and stars; basic concepts include sun-run-sun and use of a sextant.
38 Hours / $650 + HST
International Yacht Training
International Certificate of Competency (ICC) & Bareboat Skipper
A written exam add-on, providing BBS and ICC internationally-recognised certifications on successful completion.
3 Hours / $550 + HST
International Master of Yachts (MOY) 200 Tonne – Limited (Offshore) – Theory
This theory course teaches the commercial 200 Tonne Masters Certification of Competency for operating sail or power vessels.
48 Hours / $2,225 + HST
International Master of Yachts (MOY) 200 Tonne – Limited (Offshore) – Practical
This practical component for commercial 200 Tonne Masters Certification of Competency is conducted in Florida.
7 Days Live Aboard / $3,095 USD
International Master of Yachts (MOY) 200 Tonne – Unlimited (Ocean) – Theory
This theory course comprises of celestial navigation, pilot planning and passage planning.
42 Hours / $1,995 + HST
Own Boat Tuition
Looking to improve your confidence and control with your own sail or powerboat? Our qualified instructors can teach you the ropes! Prices range from $80 – $180 per hour, plus travel costs to your location outside of downtown Toronto.