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.

Please contact us if you would like to purchase a gift certificate.

Please note that all courses are subject to a $2.95 booking fee upon registration.


Sailing

Intro to Sailing

An introductory sailing experience onboard a sailboat with an instructor in Toronto’s beautiful harbour.

2 Hours / $175

Sail Canada Basic Cruising

Basic sailing course, ideal for beginners, practical and theoretical learning, internationally recognised certification.

$895 (+ Sail Canada Student Fee)

Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising

Intermediate level sailing with internationally recognised certification; recommended minimum for bareboat chartering.

5 Days Live Aboard / $1,585 (+ Sail Canada Student Fee)


Powerboating

Introduction to Power

An introductory powerboating experience, learning basic practical skills onboard our powerboats with an instructor.

1.5 Hours / $165

Sail Canada Basic Power

Basic powerboating course, building core skills and confidence, internationally recognised certification.

$695 (+ Sail Canada Student Fee)


Dinghy Sailing

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 (+ Sail Canada Student Fee)

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 / $625 (+ Sail Canada Student Fee)


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

Sail Canada Intermediate Coastal Navigation

Intermediate navigation course teaches the running fix, coping with set and drift, and tides and currents.

16 Hours / $395 (+ Sail Canada Student Fee)

To gain the full Sail Canada Coastal Navigation standard students must successfully complete both the Basic & Intermediate courses.

Members can use their course credit towards all Navigation Courses.

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 / $795


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 / $650

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

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 / please ask our offices for pricing

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


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.