Georgian Bay Sailing Coach

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I’m Collin Young. I offer relaxed, practical sail coaching in the Georgian Bay Area. Whether you are just learning the ropes and want to get your feet wet or are goal driven and would like to spend your next vacation on a bareboat charter, I’m here to help. If the Mediterranean is a dream or yours, you’ll need to attain an SLC to charter in those waters; I can help you acquire the necessary accreditation. View our sailing courses >

My sailing instruction is tailored to your personal sailing goals and experience, blending online knowledge-theory with practical on-water training to provide the best training available in the Georgian Bay area. Contact us to discuss your goals and experience >

I endeavor to provide coaching that supports students to sail with confidence – within a relaxed, enjoyable and safe learning atmosphere. I will have you building your sailing resume, competency and comfort level, so you’ll be equipped to enjoy your favourite cruising grounds. 


Get started with 2 Free Online Courses

Compliments of Georgian Bay Sailing Coach: get started with 2 Free Online Courses (Basic Sail Trim and Navigation Rules) and eLogbook, and begin building your free sailing resume.


About Sailing Coach Collin Young

My passion for sailing started almost 2 decades ago aboard a small Sunfish, and grew as I progressed to trying many styles of sailboats over the years. From small Hobie Cats to +45′ catamarans chartered in the BVI’s, now on “Kronos”, an Oceanis 370, your classroom. A safe, relaxed and enjoyable learning atmosphere, with a hands on approach will help build your competence , sailing resume, and reaching your goals. Fair winds.

Georgian Bay Sailing Coach Collin Young
Nauticed Sailing School

At NauticEd, we’re proud to have Georgian Bay Sailing Coach as an affiliate sailing school, and we enjoy the great feedback we get from their students after they have taken the courses. It’s a great partnership!
Grant Headifen – Director of Education, NauticEd


– About our logo –

The Vegvísir

Georgian Bay Sailing Coach site icon

The Vegvísir is an Icelandic charm that helps the bearer find their way through rough and heavy weather. Pronounced “VEGG-vee-seer” it means the “wayfinder”, or That Which Shows The Way. For sailors who challenge the wind and sea, the Vegvísir’s meaning is profound:

“If this sign is carried, one will never lose one’s way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known.”

And experienced sailors uniquely understand the many parallels of a voyage under sail and life’s journey, including personal growth and discovery. In that regard, below is an interpretation of the Vegvísir’s many symbols.

Georgian Bay Sailing Coach the Vegvísir