Skipper Ryan

Sunday I passed my CYA Basic Cruising Skills paper test and the Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate (PCOC) test. Tuesday I passed my on-water test so I can now rent sailboats and join the yacht club! My instructor said that I have potential to be a good sailor given enough experience and she wanted to see me on the boat one more time this week. I went with her, her boyfriend, and a few of her friends the other night. We took the biggest boat at the club and went out past Toronto Island. We literally sailed off into the sunset (technically away from). Views of the city skyline from the water at night are absolutely breathtaking and I now know that sailing is something I will enjoy. The club I went to for my classes is just a 10 minute walk from my condo. It is primarily a training club, and nobody owns the boats there. You either rent the boats or get unlimited usage as a member. Membership for my level will cost around $1300 - $1500/year. I'll probably just rent the boat until the end of this season (one more month) then wait to buy the membership in May. Once a member I'll probably go sailing every Tuesday and Friday evenings.