Sail Trade

The Sail Trade consists of 3 Trade Groups, of which the listed subject material is conducted over three summers training periods. The Sail Trade Groups are as follows:

Sail Trade Group I

Aim: The Sail Trade Group I course is designed to provide basic skills for Sea Cadets in dingy sailing.

Length: 3 weeks

Prerequisites:

• completed Phase II from LHQ Training
• completed a General Training Course
• recommended by his/her Commanding Officer
• have your parent/guardian’s permission

Qualifications:

• Sail Trade Group I Qualification
• Canadian Yachting Association While Sail I, II & III
• eligible to attend the Gunnery Trade Group II Course

Sail Trade Group II

Aim: The Sail Trade Group I course is designed to provide intermediate skills for Sea Cadets in dingy sailing.

Length: 6 weeks

Prerequisites:

• completed Phase III from LHQ Training
• completed a Sail Trade Group I Course
• recommended by his/her Commanding Officer
• have your parent/guardian’s permission

Qualifications:

• Sail Trade Group II Qualification
• Canadian Yachting Association Bronze Sail IV & V
• St John’s Emergency First Aid Qualification
• eligible to attend the Sail Trade Group III Course

Sail Trade Group III

Aim: The Sail Trade Group I course is designed to provide advanced skills for Sea Cadets in dingy sail.

Length: 6 weeks

Prerequisites:

• completed Phase IV from LHQ Training
• completed a Sail Trade Group II Course
• recommended by his/her Commanding Officer
• have your parent/guardian’s permission

Qualifications:

• Sail Trade Group III Qualification
• Canadian Yachting Association Assistant Sail Instructor (Green Level)
• National Coaching Certification Programme Level I Coach – Theory
• Canadian Life Saving Society – Life Saving Fitness (Bronze Level)
• Canadian Life Saving Society – Boat Rescue
• St John’s Standard First Aid Qualification
• eligible to apply for a Staff Cadet position at a Summer Training Centre or a Specialty Trade Course

Subject Material for all 3 Trade Groups

• Canadian Yachting Association Sailing Levels
• White Sail I, II & III
• Bronze Sail IV & V
• Assistant Sail Instructor (Green Level)
• National Coach Certification Programme Level I – Theory
• Canadian Life Saving Society - Boat Rescue Training
• Canadian Life Saving Society - Life Saving Fitness (Swimming)(Bronze Level)
• Powerboat Operation
• Sports Periods
• First Aid Training
• Instructional Technique Training
• Leadership Training