Simply Sailing is a Vancouver based, CYA registered Sailing School.
Our Approach to Sailing is Simple: Hands on learning on local waters on a forgiving boat. Taking sailing classes will give you an opportunity to explore the exciting world of sailing and become your own Captain.
Learning to sail is a very rewarding experience. You will love standing on the sailboat, the wind in your face and marvel at Vancouver's skyline and the mountains in the background.
Our sailing classes follow the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) curriculum. During the sailing lessons you will learn about boat handling, seamanship and safe boating. Each sailing class will build on the previous sailing lesson and expand your knowledge as a sailor.
For the sailing classes we will leave from the marina in False Creek and sail to English Bay. Usually, we will break up our sailing class to have lunch at the Granville Island Market.
Learn to Sail - Take some Sailing Classes this summer!
After the course - The options are endless:
Certification
CYA Basic Cruising Standard including Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
(now required by Transport Canada to operate a boat with engine)
Prerequisites
No prerquisites required
Program
Day 1 - Evening class: 3 hrs class room instruction*
Day 2 - Introduction to sailboat and first sailing experience
Day 3 - Docking, anchoring and maneuvering under sail
Day 4 - Safety at sea and more advanced sailing techniques
Day 5 - Evening class: 3 hrs for final written exam
- Class room session (Day 1, 5): Downtown Vancouver, near Burrard skytrain
- Sailing Classes (Day 2, 3 & 4): Leaving from the marina in False Creek
* For students with no sailing experience an additional class room session will be organized
after the first day on the boat at no extra cost.
Kanikilak is a San Juan 24. The San Juan 24 is a small keelboat, built locally near Seattle.
She is the perfect boat for sailing lessons on local waters. A very forgiving and safe boat, yet a lot of fun in a fresh beeze.
Chris began sailing small keelboats as a teenager on the lakes of his homeland Switzerland. After moving to Vancouver he got involved in the local racing scene sailing on a 6M and a J24. Chris has also cruised extensively in the waters off Vancouver, as far as to the northern tip of Vancouver Island.
A passionate sailor, Chris is also actively involved in the local dinghy racing scene on Lasers and F18 catamarans.
Certification:
CYA Basic Cruising Instructor
CYA Advanced Cruising Standard
CYA Coastal Navigation
Teaching Experience:
Before becoming a sailing instructor Chris taught skiing in the Swiss Alps and instructed people how to fly small single engine airplanes.
2010 Course Dates:
Sailing Course 1 - FULL
Day 1 - May 12 (Friday, evening)
Day 2 - May 15 (Saturday)
Day 3 - May 16 (Sunday)
Day 4 - May 22 (Saturday)
Day 5 - June 3 (Thursday, evening)
Sailing Course 2 - Places Available: 2
Day 1 - June 17 (Thursday, evening)
Day 2 - June 20 (Sunday)
Day 3 - June 26 (Saturday)
Day 4 - June 27 (Sunday)
Day 5 - June 29 (Tuesday, evening)
Sailing Course 3 - FULL
Day 1 - July 12 (Monday, evening)
Day 2 - July 18 (Sunday)
Day 3 - July 25 (Sunday)
Day 4 - August 8 (Sunday)
Day 5 - August 9 (Monday, evening)
Sailing Course 5 - Places Available: FULL
Day 1 - August 11 (Wednesday, evening)
Day 2 - August 15 (Sunday)
Day 3 - August 22 (Sunday)
Day 4 - August 29 (Sunday)
Day 5 - August 30 (Monday, evening)
Sailing Course 4 - Places Available: FULL
Day 2 - August 14 (Saturday)
Day 3 - August 21 (Saturday)
Day 4 - August 28 (Saturday)
Sailing Course 6 - Places Available: 1
Day 1 - Sep 22 (Wednesday, evening)
Day 2 - Sep 26 (Sunday)
Day 3 - Oct 3 (Sunday)
Day 4 - Oct 10 (Sunday)
Day 5 - Oct 13 (Wednesday, evening)
(Additional Saturday Course possible)
There will be a second evening class scheduled after the first day on the water for students with little or no boating experience.
For groups of three or four we will try to make special arrangements should the above schedule for sailing classes not work. There will be an October Course for the "hardy sailor" - pls contact Simply Sailing for more information.
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Cost:
$600 - per person
$1,100 - per couple (or a friend)
$2,000 - if you organize a crew of four
$100 - deposit required to reserve your spot. Final payment due 15 days before the start of the first class.
Cancellation Policy: Plans changed? Can't make the date? If another person can take your spot we will return your deposit less $50.00 for textbook, materials and processing. Unfortunately, otherwise the deposit is non-refundable.
Included in the cost: Ashore and afloat instruction, Study guide, CYA Log Book, CYA certification as well as Pleasure Craft Operating Card (PCOC) after successful completion of the entire course.
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Phone: (604) 307 - 6869 or use the form below:
