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HIGH SEASON: $1,595

SHOULDER SEASON: $1,495

Rates subject to 5% GST and insurance.

5 nights live aboard accommodation, instruction, towels, pillows, sleeping bags, foul weather gear and five hearty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

ASA 101

Learn to skipper a 34' sloop-rigged keelboat by day in light to moderate winds and sea conditions and basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards

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ASA 103

Learn to skipper a 34' sloop-rigged keelboat by day and cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather forecast interpretation, safety and seamanship

5 nights live aboard accommodation, instruction & course material, towels, pillows, sleeping bags, foul weather gear and five hearty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

Cruise'n Learn Vacations

Our Cruise 'n Learn vacations are a step-by-step instructional, live-aboard program for those who want to become competent cruising sailors or power boaters. In a week of fun and excitement in the Gulf Islands we can teach you how to sail, handle a yacht and navigate safely through coastal waters. These comprehensive packages include your boat, instructor,  provisioning, bedding, and moorage. All you bring is your desire to learn. Our eight different course levels promise to challenge even the most experienced sailors. Cruise 'n Learn courses are an inclusive package sold on a per/person basis.

Prices include:

  • 5 nights live aboard accommodation (linens) 
  • 4PM on Sunday, Instructor carries out Orientation, you visit town, have dinner and sleep aboard
  • Instruction for the certification of your choice, recommend ASA
  • breakfast, lunch and supper and snacks etc
  • You learn the art of sailing
  • cooking aboard, navigator, skipper and keeping the yacht tidy.
  • a few nights at anchor and in docks of the teams choice.
  • Return to dock on Friday around 2PM, clean up, complete exams and all documentation.
  • Off you go with some real good sailing skills and ready for your next level of training.
  • Ask about IPC logbook for international recognition.
  • Should you prefer private instruction for yourself and your  crew, contact our office for private cruise and learn details

Additional Costs:​

  • ASA Membership Fee:      $80 per person (Includes certificate & 1 year membership )
  • IPC Fee :    $180  - International Proficiency Certificate & ASA membership if not already
  • ASA Exams:      $35 per exam    (ASA-105 $65)

As a sailing school, we provide the highest level of instruction, from beginner to offshore, by using the most comprehensive and modern methods of instruction, the most personable and knowledgeable instructors and the finest yachts. To ensure optimum personal attention, there is a limit to the number of students per course.  ​

We have chosen certification for international recognition, unsurpassed beginner to offshore modular workbook system, and the quality of instructors developed by the clinics. Our certification also qualifies the holder for significant insurance discounts on privately owned vessels and meets the requirements for the Canadian Coast Guard Operator Licensing Standard.

Should you prefer private instruction for you and crew, see

Private Cruise'n Learn

As a cruising school, we provide the highest level of instruction, from beginner to offshore, by using the most comprehensive and modern methods of instruction, the most personable and knowledgeable instructors and the finest yachts. To ensure optimum personal attention, there is a limit to the number of students per course.

Ask us about VHF radio certification.

We have chosen the following brands of certification for international recognition, unsurpassed beginner to offshore modular workbook system, and the quality of instructors developed by the clinics.

Our certification also qualifies the holder for significant insurance discounts on privately owned vessels and meets the requirements for the Canadian Coast Guard Operator Licensing Standard.

Island Cruising offers certification by

Cruise'n Learn COMPACT

This compact program requires 2 persons for your group, only you and Instructor spend 2.5 days on each program, ASA 101/103 or ASA 104. and cost the same as our normal group session pricing.

Our Cruise 'n Learn vacations are a step-by-step instructional, live-aboard program for those who want to become competent cruising sailors or power boaters.

Cruise 'n Learn courses are an inclusive package sold on a per/person basis.

Prices include:

  • 2 nights live aboard accommodation (linens) 
  • 9AM on the start day,  Instructor carries out Orientation
  • Disembark midday on the 3rd day or carry on with ASA 104 program until Midday of 5th day
  • ASA Instruction & course 
  • breakfast, lunch and supper and snacks etc
  • You learn the art of sailing
  • cooking aboard, navigator, skipper and keeping the yacht tidy.
  • a night at anchor and in dock of your choice.
  • Return to dock around Midday, clean up, complete exams and all documentation.
  • Ask about IPC logbook for international recognition.
  • Should you prefer private instruction for yourself and your  crew, contact our office for private cruise and learn details

Additional Costs:​

  • ASA Membership Fee:      $80 per person (Includes certificate & 1 year membership )
  • IPC Fee :    $180  - International Proficiency Certificate & ASA membership if not already
  • ASA Exams:      $35 per exam    (ASA-105 $65)

As a sailing school, we provide the highest level of instruction, from beginner to offshore, by using the most comprehensive and modern methods of instruction, the most personable and knowledgeable instructors and the finest yachts. To ensure optimum personal attention, there is a limit to the number of students per course.  ​

We have chosen certification for international recognition, unsurpassed beginner to offshore modular workbook system, and the quality of instructors developed by the clinics. Our certification also qualifies the holder for significant insurance discounts on privately owned vessels and meets the requirements for the Canadian Coast Guard Operator Licensing Standard.

Should you prefer private instruction for you and crew, see

Private Cruise'n Learn

As a cruising school, we provide the highest level of instruction, from beginner to offshore, by using the most comprehensive and modern methods of instruction, the most personable and knowledgeable instructors and the finest yachts. To ensure optimum personal attention, there is a limit to the number of students per course.

Ask us about VHF radio certification.

We have chosen the following brands of certification for international recognition, unsurpassed beginner to offshore modular workbook system, and the quality of instructors developed by the clinics.

Our certification also qualifies the holder for significant insurance discounts on privately owned vessels and meets the requirements for the Canadian Coast Guard Operator Licensing Standard.

Island Cruising offers certification by

Our partnership with Sunsail worldwide includes alignment of training with the Sunsail schools. Your skills are readily approved for chartering yachts from Sunsail and The Moorings bases worldwide. Arrive at your tropical destination knowing you have full compliance from our partner bases.

Sail Canada also known as CYA programs have been offered by this school since the business started in 1982 and offered many courses geared to Canadian conditions and lifestyle. The long standing racing tradition including our Canadian team support makes this program one of the best. Your skills are readily approved for chartering yachts from Sunsail and The Moorings bases worldwide.

Yacht Charters Vancouver Island

Interested in a beginner level sailing course? Check out

Basic sailing 

Crew on this yacht
And you will progress to coastal skipper and be ready to charter a yacht from our fleet and our partner locations worldwide.

See our Desolation Sound base

These guys are preparing for a trip around Vancouver Island on our

See our Desolation Sound base

And you will progress to coastal skipper and be ready to charter a yacht from our fleet and our partner locations worldwide.

These guys are preparing for a trip around Vancouver Island on our YachtMaster offshore program

Looking for a package designed for a private group? Check out our Private Cruise 'n Learn adventures.

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