Ottawa Sailing School &
Ottawa Powerboating School

Since Ottawa Sailing School (OSS) was established 14 years ago, its founding mission then was, and remains today, "to provide the best in boating education and on-the-water adventure". We offer the highest quality sailing programs; our commitment to excellence has led us to become well respected in the sail training industry. However, "word of mouth" is still the number one reason why people take their sailing courses with OSS.

Class sizes for our on-water courses are deliberately small to ensure plenty of individualized attention and maximum "hands-on" time for each student with the aim of ultimately providing you with the confidence you need to become a good sailor. Whether you are taking a course in Ottawa, Kingston or down south, you will find our boats both comfortable and safe. Each is a pleasure to sail and well suited for your particular course.

Ottawa Sailing School is a member in good standing with the Ontario Sailing Association, the Canadian Yachting Association and the American Sailing Association.

Top Instructors

Our instructors are experienced professionals who are trained and certified by the Canadian Yachting Association. They are fully committed to providing you with the skills and understanding to enjoy this wonderful sport while at the same time ensuring that your learning experience is both fun and memorable. Furthermore, amongst them, the instructors have sailed many of the world's best cruising destinations and they will be more than happy to share their experiences with you. Some of the instructors have also raced sailboats at the local, national and international levels and can help sharpen your sailing/racing skills