About John White Sailing School
Welcome to John White Sailing School, where we offer an unparalleled North Channel Sailing Adventure in the beautiful Gore Bay, Ontario. Our passion for sailing and the community's need for quality cruising sailing education inspired us to establish this school.
John White
John is an experienced sailing with over 35 years of cruising experience in the North Channel and the Caribbean.
He is a certified Sail Canada Instructor who to teaches Basic and Intermediate Cruising on monohulls and catamarans.
He is also certified as an instructor with American Sailing Association and is certified to teach ASA 101, ASA102, ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising) and ASA 114 (Catamaran Cruising)
John teaches sailing in Gore Bay Ontario on the North shore of Manitoulin Island from June 1 to Sept 15.
He teaches for the Bareboot Offshore Sailing School (BOSS) from January to the end of April in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. For course information visit Barefoot Offshore Sailing School
Safety Guidelines
Our sailing yacht is registered with Transport Canada as a Recreational Sailing School Vessel. It is outfitted with all the mandatory safety requirements as outlined by Transport Canada plus several additional items relating to Crew Overboard & rescue.
We provide a safety briefing prior to leaving the dock to ensure that students know where all the safety equipment is stowed and how to use the equipment.
We file a sail plan with a list of all instructors and students on board, our destination and ETA for return prior to leaving the marina.
It is a requirement of Transport Canada and Sail Canada that all students and instructors wear an CSA approved pfd while underway.
Experience the Adventure
Join us at John White Sailing School and embark on an unforgettable journey on the open seas. Sign up for one of our courses today!