At ABYC, our co-op programs give you an affordable, sailing time-share style experience. The program offers participants opportunity to:
Choose from our Keelboat or Dinghy Program
Sail on your own schedule during days or evenings
Easy online booking
Enjoy the the camaraderie of sailing in a club
Participate in yacht club life at the “Beach”
Participate in social events, parties, regattas, and evening races
The ABYC Co-op Sailing Program (CSP) is ideally suited for sailors who want the freedom and excitement of cruising on their own, without the cost burden of boat ownership!
Whether your goal is to have a low-commitment alternative to boat ownership, or you want to test the waters before purchasing your own boat, you’re sure to enjoy your season at ABYC. Expand your sailing cruising or racing experience, enjoy hosting family and friends on and off the co-op boats, and expand or maintain your knowledge of sailing and boat care.
Co-op program participants are required to be members of ABYC and be CYA certified, or have equivalent experience. Current members of ABYC, and not-yet members are invited to apply online. Spaces are limited and the program sells out each season. The Co-op Program fee and damage deposit are not required until your spot in the program is confirmed.
Before applying, review the Keelboat Co-op Program Guide.
Contact the Co-op Sailing Program Coordinator at coopsailing@abyc.ca. to find out about other ways to get out on the water!
Take advantage of our introductory rates for graduates of our Basic Cruising Course.
Upon successful completion of the BCC, you are invited to join our Keelboat Co-op program for the rest of the season at a special rate and based on the months you would like to start participation.
For additional co-op program details, to make arrangements to view the boat, or for information about an upcoming information session, please contact the Co-op Sailing Program Coordinator at coopsailing@abyc.ca.
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For additional co-op program details please contact the Co-op Sailing Program Coordinator at coopsailing@abyc.ca.
For additional co-op program details, to make arrangements to view the boat, or for information about an upcoming information session, please contact the Co-op Sailing Program Coordinator at coopsailing@abyc.ca. For general inquiries about the club or membership, contact admin@abyc.ca or call 416-698-4498.
ABYC’s Club Dinghy Program provides sailors an opportunity to use club lasers for social sailing and participating in club racing without the cost burden of boat ownership.
Program participants are required to be members of ABYC and and be CYA White Sail Ⅲ or equivalent sailing experience is required.
Current members of ABYC, and not-yet members are invited to apply online. Before applying, review the Program Guide.
For additional co-op program details, to make arrangements to view the boat, or for information about an upcoming information session, please contact the Co-op Sailing Program Coordinator at coopsailing@abyc.ca. For general inquiries about the club or membership, contact admin@abyc.ca or call 416-698-4498.