Course Dates

HIGH SEASON: $1,595
SHOULDER SEASON: $1,495
Rates subject to 12% GST/PST + $95 Cruise n' Learn insurance.
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Arrive on the Sunday, board at 4PM for orientation, dinner on the docks. 5 nights live-aboard accommodation on a fabulous yacht cruising the Gulf Islands, instruction, Linens, sleeping bags, foul weather gear and hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Course Dates

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Choose from ASA or Sail Canada

Based in the scenic cruising grounds of the Gulf Islands, this 5 day, comprehensive course covers boat handling and safe seamanship practices as well as introducing the basics of coastal navigation. After departing our base at Deep Cove Marina you'll spend five days on board a 34 - 40 ft sailboat, cruising and learning through some of the most spectacular waters in the world. You'll spend each night either at anchor under the stars or secured at a cozy marina.

ASA Program

Basic Keelboat & Basic Coastal Cruising

Sail Canada Program

Basic Crew & Basic Cruising

Courses usually pre-board at 4 PM on Sunday and return at 2 PM on the Friday, March through October. High season rates for July & August.

PRIVATE programs may be on the yacht of your choice and for the timeline that suits you.

 

2024 Course Schedule

If these dates do not suit your calendar, call us and check if we can accommodate your preferred dates and group size.

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Month

ASA 101 & 3

ASA 104 & 5

February
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
March
Mono
Mono
Power
to
to
Catamaran
to
to
April
Mono
Ask
Mono
21st to 26th
21st to 26th
Power
19th to 24th
19th to 24th
Catamaran
ASK
to
May
Mono
5th to 10th
5th to 10th
Around Vancouver Island ASA 106
7th to 21st
SwiftSure Race ASA 101/3 ASA 114
Power
ASK
ASK
Catamaran
Taking bookings
June
Mono
2nd to 7th
2nd to 7th
Mono
Power
11th to 16th
11th to 16th
Catamaran
ASK
ASK
July
Mono
Private
Private
Power
Private
Private
Catamaran
Private
Private
August
Mono
Private
Private
Power
ASK
ASK
Catamaran
ASK
ASK
September
Mono
10th to 15
10th to 15th
Mono
AVI Mono
24th September
8 October
Catamaran
ASK
ASK
Power
Ask
Ask
October
Mono
1st to 6th
1 st to 6th
Power
ASK
ASK
Catamaran
ASK
ASK
 ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
All year round
Docking skills
Day before charter
Maritime Radio (VHF) $90 + Shipping $90 + Shipping

Please call us on 250-656-7070 for further details!

Groups of 4 or more can choose dates!

Level 1 - Introduction to Sailing
Winery Competent Crew - $1,595 p.p.

For those students looking for a holiday
of a slightly more relaxed nature a Competent Crew standard has been developed to provide a sufficient level of knowledge to
assist in the safe operation of a vessel. This 3 day Competent Crew course combines the Pacific Northwest's superb cruising grounds with its award winning coastal wine industry! Join certified sailing instructors and sommeliers for a course ripe with learning and adventure!

  • Competent Crew Certified to live aboard a sailing vessel in tidal waters as Competent Crew. In an emergency, be able to substitute as skipper. Competent to sail a vessel under 30 ft, where no navigational hazards exist, within 5 miles of safe harbor, during daylight hours only, in light to moderate wind conditions

This course includes 3 night live aboard accommodation, instruction & course material, linens, towels, sleeping bags, foul weather gear, 3 yummy breakfasts and 2 festive dinners

Dates to be Confirmed!
Groups of 4 or more can pick their dates, call us and we'll schedule a winery cruise and learn for you!

Please call us on 250-656-7070 for more information!

Ask us about obtaining your VHF radio certification and your PCOC Card!

Boat Charters Vancouver Island

Already completed this course? You may be interested in

Level 3 - Coastal Navigation.

Looking for a package designed for a larger group? Check out our Corporate Sailing adventures.

FINALLY, A CAMP FIT FOR A TEEN!ASK ABOUT OUR TEEN ONLY SAILING CAMPS!

View the our range of yachts,

Leopard catamarans .

For private or charter owners

Sunsail yachts built by

Beneteau and Jeanneau yachts

For charter ownership

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