{"id":5589,"date":"2023-04-04T13:55:05","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T17:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voilesansoucy.com\/intro-voile-croisiere\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T12:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:50:09","slug":"initiation-croisiere","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/voilesansoucy.com\/en\/initiation-croisiere\/","title":{"rendered":"Club &#8211; Start Keelboat sailing (12hrs)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/voilesansoucy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sailing-g89ea93fd0_640.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||224px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;193px|||||&#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;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;League Spartan||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">START KEELBOAT SAILING\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;League Spartan||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">START KEELBOAT SAILING\u00a0<\/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;4.24.2&#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;\">START KEELBOAT SAILING<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2022 12 hrs \/ 2 days \u2022<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Introduction to Keelboat Cruising (IVQ) course is part of the Quebec Sailing Federation&#8217;s curriculum, and is an excellent way to learn about the world of recreational boating. Perfect for those who would like to buy a sailboat or for the curious who would like to validate their interest in sailing, this course requires no sailing experience and will show you the essential skills for safe navigation on the water.<\/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; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image alt=&#8221;Brevet \u00c9l\u00e9mentaire&#8221; title_text=&#8221;RICHARD_MARDENS-08441&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; src=&#8221;https:\/\/voilesansoucy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RICHARD_MARDENS-08441.jpg&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;77px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#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_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||19px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BOAT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">26&#8242; sailboat (Tanzer)<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Training also available on your personal boat<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PRICE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">518$+tx<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Personal boat (maximum 3 people): $945*+tax<\/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;12px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;22px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>*Travel expenses not included:<\/strong> $0.95\/km charged between Voile Sansoucy and the boat&#8217;s location.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;48px||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-10px|auto|-7px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#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_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/voilesansoucy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/275076698_660236398582100_967201518111246796_n.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Wind&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Wind&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;5%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;League Spartan||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-18px||9px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>COURSE DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/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_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The <em>Introduction to Cruising Sailing on a Keelboat (IVQ)<\/em> course is part of the Quebec Sailing Federation&#8217;s curriculum. This course is recommended for those who want to discover the world of sailing without committing to a longer course, while acquiring the basics of navigation. This course is also intended for <strong>new boat owners<\/strong> who want to <strong>take charge of their own vessel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If, at the end of your course, you wish to continue your training to obtain the <strong>Elementary Cruising Sailing Certificate<\/strong>, you can simply <strong>add additional days<\/strong> (minimum 2 days) to your training. For more information on the Elementary Certificate or to reserve your additional days, <a href=\"https:\/\/voilesansoucy.com\/en\/brevet-voile-elementaire\/\">visit this page<\/a>.<\/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_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Obtaining the IVQ Certificate<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Throughout your training course, your instructor will assess your ability to follow instructions as a crew member and take part in maneuvers on board the boat. You will also be asked to complete a workbook to assess your understanding of the terminology and concepts covered in this course. Candidates who obtain a <strong>passing grade of 70% or higher<\/strong> and demonstrate consistent practical skills throughout the course will obtain the Keelboat Sailing Initiation Certificate. For a detailed description of the certificate and its objectives, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.sailing.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Initiation_voile_quillard-27-fevrier-2021-1.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#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; locked=&#8221;off&#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; locked=&#8221;off&#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. For courses in English, please contact us by phone at 450-472-8042.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The course is taught on a 26-foot sailboat (Tanzer 26) and, if you wish, we can also teach it on your <strong>own boat<\/strong> (travel expenses not included, reservations by phone at 450-472-8042).<\/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;\">At the end of the season, the list of candidates who have passed their IVQ certificate 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 be held with a minimum of <strong>two participants<\/strong>. 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><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For important information to consider before your course, please refer to our <strong>Important Information for Your Course document<\/strong> and our <strong>Cancellation Policies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/voilesansoucy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Information-a-la-clientele-General-4.pdf&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Important information to know for your course&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_font=&#8221;||||on|||RGBA(255,255,255,0)|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/voilesansoucy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Information-a-la-clientele-General-2.pdf&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Cancellation policies&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_font=&#8221;||||on|||RGBA(255,255,255,0)|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/voilesansoucy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/275910923_506375461039300_4682248801541709739_n.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Wave&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Wave&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;13%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;League Spartan||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-3px||21px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/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; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>STEP 1: Book your course<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The<strong> course lasts two days,<\/strong> which may be consecutive or non-consecutive. <em>(When booking online, be sure to select <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">both days<\/span> from those offered in the calendar.)<\/em><br \/>If you wish to <strong>continue your training<\/strong>\u2014for example, to obtain the <strong>Elementary Certificate<\/strong>\u2014additional days may be added at a later date.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">During these sessions, your instructor will guide you and, in collaboration with the other students, help you put into practice all the skills required to obtain the <strong>IVQ Certificate (Introduction to Cruising)<\/strong> or the <strong>Basic Certificate from the Canadian Sailing Federation,<\/strong> depending on the number of days selected.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Training days are held with a minimum of <strong>two participants<\/strong>. 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><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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 course&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#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; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>STEP 2: Purchase your book (optional)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The book<strong> Introduction to Cruising Sailing<\/strong> is the <strong>official manual of Sail Canada<\/strong> and is an essential tool for anyone wishing to discover or consolidate their basics in cruising sailing. 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