{"id":5565,"date":"2023-04-17T19:42:40","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T23:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voilesansoucy.com\/brevet-voile-elementaire\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T11:03:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:03:39","slug":"brevet-voile-elementaire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/voilesansoucy.com\/en\/brevet-voile-elementaire\/","title":{"rendered":"BASIC CRUISING STANDARD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/voilesansoucy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RICHARD_MARDENS-5.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;16%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;64px||17px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|371px|auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;29px||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;League Spartan||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||62px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">BASIC CRUISING STANDARD<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;8px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;105.9px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;23px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;League Spartan||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||9px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Elementary Cruising<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2022 Minimum: 28 hrs \/ 4 days \u2022<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; width=&#8221;91.5%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|32px||33px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Elementary Cruising Sailing Certificate is a minimum 28-hour (4-day) course that is part of the Quebec Sailing Federation&#8217;s curriculum and recognized by the Canadian Sailing Federation. The objective of this certificate is to develop basic navigation and seamanship skills, as well as the knowledge necessary to make appropriate decisions to ensure safe and secure navigation.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If necessary, and depending on the student&#8217;s experience, additional training days may be added to build confidence and achieve the minimum skills required to obtain the Competent Crew or Skipper level, depending on each individual&#8217;s personal goals.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please refer to the section below for more details on the skills required for each level.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; 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Upon completion of this certification, you will be able to sail safely, as a <strong>competent skipper or crew member,<\/strong> on a 6- to 10-meter sailboat equipped with an inboard or outboard motor, in familiar waters, during daylight hours, in moderate wind and sea conditions.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Obtaining the Elementary Certificate:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Skipper or Competent Crew Member<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Throughout your course, your instructor will evaluate your practical performance on various maneuvers and objectives governed by the Quebec Sailing Federation. Depending on your skill level, you can obtain the title of <strong>Skipper<\/strong>, authorizing you to command a sailboat with a crew, or the title of <strong>Competent Crew Member<\/strong>, allowing you to participate in maneuvers as a member of the crew. Please note that these certifications are only issued if the candidate registers for a theory exam (not included in the practical course) and obtains a score of <strong>70% or higher on the exam<\/strong>. For a detailed description of the Sail Canada Basic Sailing Certificate and its objectives, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.sailing.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Croisiere_elementaire_2022_04_05.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;94%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Sailing area<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lac des Deux-Montagnes is considered an exceptional place to learn to sail. Its vast expanse of water offers a safe and relatively uncrowded environment, allowing beginners to sail in complete safety, while benefiting from variable wind conditions for an enriching learning experience.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;94%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Additional information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The course takes place aboard a <strong>26-foot Tanzer Azimut<\/strong>, an ideal boat for learning to sail. Capacity is deliberately limited to <strong>three students<\/strong> in order to offer each participant optimal practice time, whereas many schools accommodate up to four participants per boat. Classes are taught in French.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lunch is taken on board the boat and is not included. We invite you to bring your own meal.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The book Initiation \u00e0 la voile croisi\u00e8re (Introduction to Cruising Sailing), as well as the related theory exam, must be booked separately. It is strongly recommended that you read the manual before the practical course in order to familiarize yourself with the concepts covered and optimize your chances of success.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Students can reserve their theory exam at any time on Saturday mornings until the end of September. The exam is usually taken after the practical course.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">At the end of the season, the list of candidates who have passed their Skipper or Competent Crew certification will be sent to the Quebec Sailing Federation, which will issue the stamp to be affixed to your logbook.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Training days will go ahead with a minimum of <strong>two participants<\/strong>. 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If the minimum number is not reached, the customer will be invited to reschedule their training day, or a private lesson option may be offered to the registered student.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/booking.yoplanning.pro\/c0efac44-9e6e-449b-84c1-129e7944e19b\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Book your training&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;94%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>STEP 2: Purchase your book<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The book <strong>Introduction to Cruising Sailing<\/strong> is Sail Canada&#8217;s official manual and is an essential tool for anyone wishing to discover or consolidate their basics in cruising sailing. Designed to accompany the <strong>Elementary Cruising Sailing Certificate training<\/strong>, it is also the main reference for the theory exam required to obtain the <strong>official Sail Canada certificate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We strongly recommend that you study this manual <strong>before the start of your course<\/strong> to familiarize yourself with the concepts covered in the certificate and <strong>maximize your chances of success<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Shipping costs of $20 + tax are <strong>included<\/strong> in the price.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/booking.yoplanning.pro\/258f2ca1-de45-471e-b4d9-bfb0d63186e6\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Buy your book&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;94%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>STEP 3: Sign the online risk acceptance form<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We thank you for acknowledging the risks associated with your activity and signing the online risk acceptance form to make your on-site experience as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/waiver.smartwaiver.com\/v\/voilesansoucy\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Sign the online risk acceptance form&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;94%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>STEP 4: Book your theory exam<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Basic cruising sailing certificates are issued exclusively by the Quebec Sailing Federation after candidates have passed the course theory exam with a passing grade of 70% or higher. 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