WaveSkills Sailing School

09/28/2026

A few spots remain this weekend!
Friday October 2nd and Saturday October 3rd is our next Offshore Personal Survival at Sea Course in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Contact myself or Judy Robertson for details to join in. This is ideal for both cruisers heading south or racers entering races such as the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race requiring survival at sea certifications.

09/28/2026

Perceived wisdom is that if you fall overboard, staying tethered to the boat will keep you safe. But is that the case? PBO’s test team conduct some trials… with sobering results

09/25/2026

08/31/2026

Do you know your boat parts?

Sailing Terms — Parts of a Sailing Yacht.

A detailed diagram of a sailing yacht showing the major parts of the boat and its rigging—from the bow, stern, keel, rudder, and hull to the mast, boom, mainsail, jib, stays, shrouds, halyards, sheets, winch, and traveler. This visual guide helps sailors identify the essential components used to control, support, and navigate a sailboat.

Source: https://l-36.com/terms.php

08/31/2026

Had the pleasure of meeting this couple during a recent course. Follow their journey as they head down south. In a true reveal - one is a brand new sailor to sailing!

08/26/2026