American Sailing Association

North Shore Reaching is the only American Sailing Association certified sailing school on the Canadian side of Lake Ontario. With our variety of course options, we teach every level of sailor from beginner to advanced, in group or private lessons, tailored to individual needs with flexible day, evening and weekend scheduling on our boat or yours. We also offer certification in Pleasure Craft Operation Card (a Canadian boating license requirement) and Restricted Radio Operator Licensing.

Our lead instructor, Andy McCabe is a certified American Sailing Association instructor. After 35 years of teaching and working as an Advanced Care Paramedic, Andy’s passion for sailing and education culminated in the founding of North Shore Reaching. Since beginning sailing in his teenage years, Andy has traversed various bodies of water, achieved multiple credentials and forayed into racing on a few occasions. Ideally situated on the shores of Presqu’ile Bay, Andy now spends his time teaching Sea Cadets and other sailors of various abilities.

Students who opt to learn on our boat will be taught primarily on our 32′ Bayfield Imari. The Bayfield is a stable and proven cruising boat ideal for coastal cruising and can be sailed with a crew or provide experience with single-handed sailing.

We are moored at Harbourview Marina in Brighton, Ontario. Ideally situated on Presqu’ile Bay with direct access to Lake Ontario, the Trent-Severn Waterway and the Bay of Quinte, our location provides access to one of the premier and breathtaking cruising grounds of Lake Ontario.

Whether your goal is to achieve certification or just to sail and refresh skills, contact us.