Shark Program

Skill Development

Program members learn from each other and from "mentor" skippers who volunteer with the program. There is no formal instruction. The more bookings you arrange and the more questions you ask, the more you will learn.

Boat Care and Maintenance

With guidance and direction, Program members learn how to properly maintain and care for the boat. Members are responsible for commissioning the boat at the beginning of the season and decommissioning the boat at the end of the season. This can be a valuable experience if you are considering boat ownership in the future. All Shark Program members are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of maintenance work a year including work during the Club’s launch and haul-out weekends.

Skipper Certification

To qualify as a Skipper, members must:

  1. have successfully completed the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) White Sail III program and/or have successfully challenged the CYA Basic Cruising Exam or demonstrate equivalent skills,

  2. and demonstrate responsible seamanship, including proper care and maintenance of the boat and its equipment

  3. and be approved by the Program Coordinator.

Adult Learn to Sail programs, from introductory courses to intermediate courses, are offered by BS&BC at reasonable additional cost. For course information see www.burlbay.com.

Booking a Boat

The Shark Program boat can be booked for morning, afternoon or evening timeslots. Bookings can be made one week in advance. Special booking arrangements will be available for events and regattas. On Club race nights preferred bookings will be given to Program members who want to race. Single-handed sailing will not be allowed. Limited guest privileges will be available.

BS&BC Membership

BS&BC offers its members many social events and activities, such as the "Swinefest" and  Regattas, cruising and racing seminars,  the Commodore's Ball, and "Sailpast". Club facilities include the clubhouse, and BBQ facilities on the docks. Associate and Intermediate members are non-voting members of the club. 



If you have any further questions about the Shark Program 

contact Dave Harrington  email:
dharrington9@cogeco.ca