How many training hours does each CANSail level take?
Guideline- Canada
- Sail Canada
- CANSail Dinghy
- Youth sailing
- 2025
- Parents
Sail Canada recommends these minimum training hours:
| Level | Recommended hours |
|---|---|
| Wet Feet | 12 |
| ICANSail | 4 |
| CANSail 1 | 16 |
| CANSail 2 | 18 |
| CANSail 3 | 40 |
| CANSail 4 | 40 |
| CANSail 5 | 50 |
| CANSail 6 | 50 |
| CANSail Spinnaker | 16 |
| CANSail Trapeze | 16 |
A level is achieved when every skill on the checklist is checked under "Performing Consistently".
Source: Sail Canada CANSail Dinghy Program Guide, April 2025, sections 2.4 and 2.5.
Updated 25 Oct 2026