420 Program

Welcome to the 420 Program

About the 420 Program
The 420 program is an intermediate to advanced sailing program that introduces and furthers the work with trapezes and spinnakers while sailing the 420 sail boat. Developing problem solving abilities, learning how to hike, and learning the theory behind sailing on land. Land classes cover the physics of sailing, sail flow, and sail controls.

Our well-trained instructors follow the sailing fundamental and prepare students to learn and develop the necessary skills to flourish on the water. Typically, sailors spend the entire summer registered. More experienced sailors will be exposed to advanced training by our coaches, as well as have the opportunity to attend various major regattas including CORK in Kingston, Ontario and the 420 North American Championships. Registration for this program will be done by compiling the entire 420 sailor fleet, and coaches will be dividing students into groups based upon their skill level, as well as their desire to progress in the future.

*Recommendations:
- Sailors should be 13 years of age to participate
- Sailors should have a CanSail level 3 or prior experience with the White Sail/Skiff program at the BCC.

Day/Time:
Monday through Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost:
Per Week | $360 Member | $430 Non-Member

Location:
Class meets on the Germain Lawn.

Please Note:
Prices are in Canadian Funds, taxes will be added for ages 15+
A Member may take a Non-Member's spot up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the class. A full refund will be given to the Non-Member. Non-Member's will be guaranteed a place in a Day Camp program in the event a Member takes their place
There are no refunds in the event of inclement weather (on-shore instruction will still take place).
Participation in regattas is optional. Regatta fees are not included in program cost. Regatta fees are divided among participants and vary depending upon number of sailors and travel distance.

What to Bring:

  • Life jacket
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat & sunglasses
  • Sandals /water shoes /sailing boots
  • Towel
  • Spare change of clothes
  • Water bottle
  • Splash top/sailing pant depending on weather
  • Sailing gloves
  • Running shoes

2024 Program Dates:
Week 1: June 24th - June 28th 
Week 2: July 1st - July 5th 
Week 3: July 8th - 12th 
Week 4: July 15th - July 19th 
Week 5: July 22nd - 26th 
Week 6: July 29th - August 2nd 
Week 7: August 5th - August 9th (Please inquire for availability)
Week 8: August 12th - August 16th 

Tuesday Night Lightning Racing

Wednesday Racing - Opti, O'Pen Skiff, 420

Thursday Night Racing
You don't need your own boat to get out on the water and sail! Members at the Club are always looking for Crew on Thursday night. If interested, please contact Bob Straubinger, Fleet Captain. We also have the opportunity for our youth to join our race committee. We offer race committee training and everyone is welcome to join and ride along on the Burgee. Please refer to the Racing/Sailing tab on the website for more information. 

4475 Erie Road R.R.1, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0 P: 905.894.2750 | F: 905.894.1146
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