CARLETON-SUR-MER SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Five Days of Wind, Water and Discovery: Voile CAN 1 et CAN 2 for Young Sailors in Carleton‑sur‑Mer
A five‑day day‑camp (ages 9–17) teaching dinghy sailing and marine‑ecosystem awareness—this guide explains what the week looks like and the practical facts parents need to enroll.
Five Days of Wind, Water and Discovery: Voile CAN 1 et CAN 2 for Young Sailors in Carleton‑sur‑Mer.
On the shores of Carleton‑sur‑Mer, Ecovoile Baie‑des‑Chaleurs runs Voile CAN 1 et CAN 2, a five‑day sailing camp for children and teens aged 9 to 17. Over a Monday‑to‑Friday week the program pairs hands‑on dinghy instruction with playful activities designed to build balance, wind sense and awareness of the marine ecosystem.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Five days from discovery to mastery
The camp runs for five days, Monday through Friday, and moves participants from initial discovery of dinghy sailing toward greater mastery with age‑appropriate boats and progressive instruction.
Balance, wind sense and seamanship
Instruction is playful and hands‑on, aimed at developing balance and an intuitive awareness of wind and water while children learn to handle a dériveur.
A week of fresh air and marine awareness
Beyond boat handling, ÉcoMarins activities introduce participants to the marine ecosystem through games and outdoor experiences, reinforcing stewardship as skills improve.
What the day feels like
What the week feels like
Mornings and afternoons are structured around on‑water time in small, age‑appropriate dinghies, interleaved with land‑based games and short lessons that build balance, wind awareness and basic seamanship. By the end of the five‑day session participants move from discovery to more confident handling of their boats, all within a playful, social setting.
THE PROGRAM
Five days from discovery to mastery
The camp runs for five days, Monday through Friday, and moves participants from initial discovery of dinghy sailing toward greater mastery with age‑appropriate boats and progressive instruction.
THE LEARNING
Balance, wind sense and seamanship
Instruction is playful and hands‑on, aimed at developing balance and an intuitive awareness of wind and water while children learn to handle a dériveur.
THE OUTDOORS
A week of fresh air and marine awareness
Beyond boat handling, ÉcoMarins activities introduce participants to the marine ecosystem through games and outdoor experiences, reinforcing stewardship as skills improve.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Five days, Monday to Friday, daily hours are 8:30 to 16:30. Multiple weekly sessions are offered across late June through mid‑August.
Tarif listed in the program materials is 335$ per week; there is also a Voile Québec trainee membership fee of 15$ (once per year, per trainee).
Your payment receipt serves as the document to claim 'frais de camp de jour' on your annual tax report.
Instruction uses dériveurs adapted to participants' ages and emphasizes balance, wind awareness and sensitivity to the marine ecosystem across the five‑day week.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is Voile CAN 1 et CAN 2 for?
The camp is for children and teens aged 9 to 17.
How long is each session and what are the daily hours?
Each session runs five days, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 to 16:30.
When are the sessions scheduled?
Weekly sessions are scheduled from late June through mid‑August on consecutive weeks listed in the program calendar.
How much does the program cost?
Program materials list the weekly tariff as 335$; a Voile Québec trainee membership fee of 15$ is required once per year, per trainee.
Will I receive documentation for tax purposes?
Yes — your payment receipt can be used as proof for 'frais de camp de jour' on your annual tax report.
What will participants learn during the week?
Over five days participants learn to sail on dinghies, progressing from discovery toward mastery while developing balance and awareness of the marine ecosystem.