Cruising on On Water Courses

Session Information

Personal Gear Checklist

In order to insure a safe and comfortable on the water session, the following personal equipment is recommended.

1. PFD – a DOT approved PFD is required for every crewmember. There are PFD’s available on the boat if you do not have your own.

2. Non marking deck shoes - this should be either a pair of boat shoes or sneakers with white soles. Proper gripping shoes are required as boat decks can become slippery. Inexpensive canvas deck shoes can be readily purchased at chain stores.

3. Hat or Ball Cap- for protection from the sun.

4. Sunglasses – the glare from the water can be quite intense and a good pair of sunglasses will make you more comfortable. We strongly suggest that glasses have a strap or string to prevent loosing them overboard.

5. Clothes for warm weather

a. Short sleeved shirt / T-shirt

b. Shorts

Remember it may be cooler on the water.

6. Clothes for cool weather

a. Jacket / windbreaker

b. Sweater

c. Long pants / jeans

d. Toque

7. Rain gear (check the weather)

8. Sun block

9. Drinks – water, juice etc.

10. We would strongly suggest that all your gear is in a gym bag or tote bag for easy loading and unloading.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the above list you are required to being the balance of the course fee, either cheque or cash.

As we are coming in for lunch, unless other arrangements have been made, you may consider dining at any of the many fine restaurants, or eateries in Gimli. Alternatively you can bring a lunch and enjoy it on the Gimli Yacht Club deck, in the dining room or on the course boat. 

Courses run rain or shine. If for any reason a course is cancelled due to extreme weather we will attempt to contact you the day before the course to reschedule. It is important for us to have your contact information at time of booking. If we are unable to accommodate you on an alternate day we will issue a refund of your deposit.

Basic Rules:

1. Smoking is not permitted at any time on the boats.

2. There is a zero tolerance policy for controlled substances and alcohol, any person found to be in possession or deemed to be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol will be put ashore at the nearest safe port.

3. The vessels that you will be sailing on are privately owned and should be treated with care. Anyone being reckless or intentionally causing damage will be put off the vessel.

4. The instructor has responsibility for the safety of the vessel and persons on board and will deal with situations that effect safety accordingly.

5. For safety reasons and to comply with DOT, and safe boating standards everyone on the boat is required to wear a PFD when on the boat.

6. Abusive or offensive language will not be tolerated.

7. If you are unable to attend a scheduled session please contact your instructor 24hrs prior to the start of the class.

On the day of the course please meet your instructor either at the Gimli Yacht Club in Gimli, Manitoba, on on the boat, (Mañana or Resolute) which will be moored on the first set of docks in front of the Gimli Yacht Club. If you have any difficulty locating the boat or your instructor please enquire at the club and someone will direct you.

Please mail deposit cheques to:

Prairie Ocean Cruising

928 Prince Rupert Ave.