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Ahoy Sailing Charters.

Bareboat keelboat charters for experienced sailors exploring Lake Ontario and the 1000 Islands from Kingston.

Ahoy Sailing Charters
01 — About

The brief.

Run by Andrew Kelm out of Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in Kingston, Ontario, Ahoy Sailing Charters offers bareboat charters on two keelboats: the CS 36 "Finisterre" (sleeps six) and the C&C 30 "Tankard" (sleeps five). Charters cruise Lake Ontario and the 1000 Islands. This is a bareboat operation with no captain provided, so it serves experienced sailors who have owned or chartered a keelboat and understand navigation, maritime rules, and VHF radio use. Canadian boaters must hold a Pleasure Craft Operator Card or show equivalent proof of competency. Prospective charterers submit a sailing resume before booking. The season runs mid-May through early October, with high-season rates from mid-June to early September.

02 — Programs

2. ways in.

  1. 01

    CS 36 "Finisterre" bareboat charter

    For: Experienced sailors (keelboat owners/charterers); sleeps 6When: May 16 – Oct 4

    Bareboat charter of the CS 36 keelboat "Finisterre" cruising Lake Ontario and the 1000 Islands. Charters run 3 days to a week. A 50% down payment is required; HST and fuel are extra and pump-out is included.

    High season 3 days $1,500 / weekly $2,300; low season 3 days $1,125 / weekly $1,725

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  2. 02

    C&C 30 "Tankard" bareboat charter

    For: Experienced sailors (keelboat owners/charterers); sleeps 5When: May 16 – Oct 4

    Bareboat charter of the C&C 30 keelboat "Tankard" on Lake Ontario and the 1000 Islands. Charters run from a single day up to a week. A 50% down payment is required; HST and fuel are additional and pump-out is included.

    High season 3 days $1,200 / weekly $1,900; low season daily $350 / weekly $1,500

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03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Bareboat charters require experienced sailors who have owned or chartered a keelboat and know navigation, maritime rules, and VHF radio operation; Canadian boaters need a Pleasure Craft Operator Card or proof of competency.Source ↗
  2. 02Charter base is Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, 53 Yonge St., Kingston, ON K7M 6G4.Source ↗
  3. 03High season runs June 13 – Sept 7, 2026; low season May 16 – June 12 and Sept 8 – Oct 4, 2026.Source ↗
  4. 04A 50% down payment is required for any booking, with the balance due on arrival; HST and fuel are additional and pump-out is included.Source ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
6
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
4.7
scale 0–11
Humidity
44%
relative
Wind
16 km/h
South
Temp
+23°
H 24° · L 8°
Sun
05:24 / 20:44
15h 20m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

23° with 16 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Address
21 Ontario St., Kingston, ON, K7L 2Y2, Canada
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AER’s guide to Ahoy Sailing Charters · Compiled from ahoysailingcharters.comLast verified 2026-06-02