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COURSE REQUIREMENTS 

 A summary of JTown's courses/clinics, requirements and pre-requisites are located belowJTown teaches Cansail using its Albacore Fleet, and also offers courses and clinics for its  Laser Fleet and Catamaran Fleet

Sail Canada's CanSail Requirements for all levels are summarized here.



TEXTBOOKS


Textbooks are optional and you can read more about it here



MENTORSHIP

Mentorship is an important part of JTown, and you can read more about it here.

COURSE LIST (REQUIREMENTS & PRE-REQUISITES)

Program List


Albacores  Lasers  Catamarans
Laser Helm Clinic Cat 1 Clinic (Intro to Cats)
Albacore - Old Salt L1 Test Laser - Old Salt L1 Test Cat - Old Salt L1 Test
CanSail 3 Course
Cat 1 Skills Building Technical Clinic
Albacore - Old Salt L2 Test   Cat 2 Clinic
CanSail 4 Course   Cat - Old Salt L2 Test
Monday Night Race Training   Cat Race Practice

Pre-Requisites & Criteria etc.

Below you will find a summary of recommended and mandatory pre-requisites to enrollment in our instructional and testing sessions: 

 

CanSail 1&2 Course
Skills Evaluated
  • See these examples of CanSail 1&2 Requirements here and here; and
  • JTown Person Overboard Maneuver; and
  • JTown Rigging; and
  • JTown De-Rigging; and
  • JTown wet capsize and righting.
Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 
N/A - (15 hours completed in-class)
Pre-requisite Skills 
  • Ability to exit a swimming pool at a depth of at least 8 feet, unassisted (e.g. unassisted by steps, ladders, equipment, other people, etc.); and
  • Ability to swim, unassisted, continuously for a distance of at least 50m; and
  • Strong aural command of the english language. 
Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
N/A

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Albacore - Old Salt L1 Test 
Skills Evaluated
    • See these examples of CanSail 1&2 Requirements here and here; and
    • JTown Person Overboard Maneuver; and
    • JTown Rigging; and
    • JTown De-Rigging; and
    • JTown wet capsize and righting.
    Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
    Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 
    7.5 hours (with JTown mentor)
    Pre-requisite Skills 

    • See CanSail 1&2 requirements above; and

    • rigging and de-rigging the albacore according to JTown standards; and

    • sign-in/out according to JTown requirements; and

    • demonstrate JTown's crew-overboard maneuver; and

    • demonstrate JTown's wet capsize & recovery maneuver.

    Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
    Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
    N/A


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    Laser Helm Clinic
    Skills Evaluated
        • See these examples of CanSail 1&2 Requirements here and here; and
        • JTown Person Overboard Maneuver; and
        • JTown Rigging; and
        • JTown De-Rigging; and
        • JTown wet capsize and righting.
        Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
        Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 
        7.5 hours after CanSail 1&2 completion as a JTown Helm on Albacores
        Pre-requisite Skills 
        N/A - (to be learned in-class)
        Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
        Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
        • CanSail 1&2; or
        • Albacore - Old Salt L1

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        Laser - Old Salt L1 Test
        Skills Evaluated
            • See these examples of CanSail 1&2 Requirements here and here; and
            • JTown Person Overboard Maneuver; and
            • JTown Rigging; and
            • JTown De-Rigging; and
            • JTown wet capsize and righting.
            Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
            Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 
            7.5 hours after CanSail 1&2 completion as a JTown Helm on Albacores
            Pre-requisite Skills 

            • See CanSail 1&2 requirements above; and

            • rigging and de-rigging the albacore according to JTown standards; and

            • sign-in/out according to JTown requirements; and

            • demonstrate JTown's crew-overboard maneuver; and

            • demonstrate JTown's wet capsize & recovery maneuver.

            Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
            Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
            • CanSail 1&2; or
            • Albacore - Old Salt L1

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            CanSail 3 Course
            Skills Evaluated
                Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
                Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 
                7.5 hours after CanSail 1&2 or Albacore - Old Salt L1 Test completion
                Pre-requisite Skills 
                N/A - (to be learned in-class)
                Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
                Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
                • CanSail 1&2; or
                • Albacore - Old Salt L1


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                Albacore - Old Salt L2 Test
                Skills Evaluated
                    Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
                    Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 
                    7.5 hours (at JTown)
                    Pre-requisite Skills 
                    Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
                    Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
                    Albacore - Old Salt L1

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                    Cat 1 Clinic (Intro to Cats)
                    Skills Evaluated
                        • Rigging & De-Rigging the Nacra 500; and
                        • Tacking & gybing safely in under 12 knots; and
                        • Launching & Docking; and
                        • Sailing a tight upwind/downwind course; and
                        • 'wide & close' mark roundings;
                        • Parking in irons; and
                        • wet capsize and recovery; and 
                        • JTown person overboard manoeuvre;
                        Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
                        Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 

                        9 hours (with Cat1 or Cat 2 mentor) (plus 6 hours completed in-class)

                        Pre-requisite Skills 
                        • Rigging & De-Rigging the Nacra 500; and
                        • Tacking & gybing safely in under 12 knots; and
                        • Launching & Docking; and
                        • Parking in irons.

                        Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
                        Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
                        • CanSail 3; or
                        • Albacore - Old Salt L2

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                        Cat - Old Salt L1 Test 
                        Skills Evaluated
                            • Rigging & De-Rigging the Nacra 500; and
                            • Tacking & gybing safely in under 12knots; and
                            • Launching & Docking; and
                            • sailing a tight upwind/downwind course; and
                            • 'wide & close' mark roundings;
                            • Parking in irons; and
                            • wet capsize and recovery; and
                            • JTown person overboard maneuver;
                            Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
                            Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 

                            7.5 hours (with Cat1 or Cat 2 mentor) (plus 1.5 hours completed during testing)

                            Pre-requisite Skills 

                            • Rigging & De-Rigging the Nacra 500; and

                            • Tacking & gybing safely in under 12knots; and

                            • Launching & Docking; and

                            • Parking in irons; and

                            • Wet capsize & recovery; and

                            • JTown's catamaran crew overboard maneuver.

                            Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
                            Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
                            • Albacore - Old Salt L2; or
                            • CanSail 3

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                            Cat 2 Clinic 
                            Skills Evaluated
                                • Wet capsize & recovery; and
                                • Sailing a tight upwind/downwind course; and
                                • Efficient' wide & close' mark roundings; and
                                • Parking in irons; and
                                • Tacking & Gybing safely in 15 to 20 knots without having the main sail/traveller "slam" across; and
                                • Popping the mainsail batten with ease; and
                                • Helm the Catamaran competently and attentively in up to 20 knots of wind; and
                                • Gybe in 15 to 20 knots of wind without having the main sail “slam” across
                                • Be proficient or learn how to assemble the boat in spring, and de-assemble in the fall
                                Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
                                Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 
                                • 15 hours helming the catamaran as Cat 1; and
                                • 15 hours with Cat 2 mentor (plus 3 hours completed in-class)
                                Pre-requisite Skills 
                                  • Wet capsize & recovery; and
                                  • Sailing a tight upwind/downwind course; and
                                  • Efficient' wide & close' mark roundings; and
                                  • Parking in irons; and
                                  • Tacking & Gybing safely in 15 to 20 knots without having the main sail/traveller "slam" across; and
                                  • Popping the mainsail batten with ease; and
                                  • Helm the Catamaran competently and attentively in up to 20 knots of wind; and
                                  • Gybe in 15 to 20 knots of wind without having the main sail “slam” across
                                  • Be proficient or learn how to assemble the boat in spring, and de-assemble in the fall
                                  Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
                                  Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
                                  • Cat 1 Helm; or
                                  • Cat - Old Salt L1

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                                  Cat - Old Salt L2 Test 
                                  Skills Evaluated
                                        • Wet capsize & recovery; and
                                        • Sailing a tight upwind/downwind course; and
                                        • Efficient' wide & close' mark roundings; and
                                        • Parking in irons; and
                                        • Tacking & Gybing safely in 15 to 20 knots without having the main sail/traveller "slam" across; and
                                        • Popping the mainsail batten with ease; and
                                        • Helm the Catamaran competently and attentively in up to 20 knots of wind; and
                                        • Gybe in 15 to 20 knots of wind without having the main sail “slam” across
                                        • Be proficient or learn how to assemble the boat in spring, and de-assemble in the fall
                                        Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
                                        Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 
                                        7.5 hours (with Cat 2 mentor) (plus 1.5 hours completed during testing)
                                        Pre-requisite Skills 
                                          • Wet capsize & recovery; and
                                          • Sailing a tight upwind/downwind course; and
                                          • Efficient' wide & close' mark roundings; and
                                          • Parking in irons; and
                                          • Tacking & Gybing safely in 15 to 20 knots without having the main sail/traveller "slam" across; and
                                          • Popping the mainsail batten with ease; and
                                          • Helm the Catamaran competently and attentively in up to 20 knots of wind; and
                                          • Gybe in 15 to 20 knots of wind without having the main sail “slam” across
                                          • Be proficient or learn how to assemble the boat in spring, and de-assemble in the fall
                                          Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
                                          Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
                                          Cat - Old Salt L1

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                                          CanSail 4 Course 
                                          Skills Evaluated
                                              See summary of CanSail 4 requirements here;
                                              Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
                                              Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 
                                              7.5 hours after CanSail 3 completion as a JTown Helm
                                              Pre-requisite Skills 

                                              N/A - (to be learned in-class)

                                              Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
                                              Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
                                              • Albacore - Old Salt L2; or
                                              • CanSail 3

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                                              Monday Night Race Training 
                                              Skills Evaluated
                                                  N/A - This is a community driven practice session. 
                                                  Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
                                                  Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 
                                                  7.5 hours after CanSail 1&2 completion as a JTown Helm on Albacores
                                                  Pre-requisite Skills 
                                                  N/A
                                                  Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
                                                  Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
                                                  • CanSail 1&2; or
                                                  • Albacore - Old Salt L1

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                                                  Cat Race Practice
                                                  Skills Evaluated
                                                      N/A - This is a community driven practice session. 
                                                      Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
                                                      Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 
                                                      15 hours helming the catamaran as Cat 1 Helm
                                                      Pre-requisite Skills 
                                                      N/A
                                                      Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
                                                      Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
                                                      • Cat 1 Helm or Cat - Old Salt L1 - up to 12 knots including gusts; or
                                                      • Cat 2 Helm or Cat - Old Salt L2 - above 12 knots including gusts. 

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                                                      Cat 1 Skills Building Technical Clinic 
                                                      Skills Evaluated
                                                          N/A - This is a community driven practice session. 
                                                          Strongly Recommended Pre-Requisites 
                                                          Previously Logged Sailing Hours @ JTown 
                                                          15 hours helming the catamaran as Cat 1 Helm
                                                          Pre-requisite Skills 
                                                          N/A
                                                          Mandatory Pre-Requisites 
                                                          Pre-Existing JTown Helm Status
                                                          • Cat 1 Helm; or 
                                                          • Cat - Old Salt L1

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