return trip.
Two crew spots for the race still available.
Call us at 604-440-2864 for more information.
Sailing School Winter Special: Mini Cruise in Howe Sound for $695
Dates: Feb 3r - Feb 5th - Call us at 604-440-2864
Only 1 spot left
Sailing School
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's (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.
We offer the Basic Sailing Course both in a Day Sailing Class as well as a
Cruise & Learn Course. The Intermediate Sailing Course is offered as a five day Cruise & Learn.
For the on water sailing classes we will leave from a marina in Vancouver. For the day sailing classes English Bay will be our training area. The Cruise and Learn classes will take us to the Gulf Islands or along the Sunshine Coast for a great sailing experiene.
Women's Only Sailing Classes with very experienced female instructor
Call us for Details: 604-440-2864
Ground Courses
We also offer the Coastal Navigation, Celestial Navigation and VHF courses through Vancouver Marine Courses. During the Navigation Classes you will expand on your skills you learned in the basic sailing classes and learn how to plan a sailing excursion beyond the local sailing area. The navigation classes also prepare you for the Intermediate Sailing Classes.
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Certification
Simply Sailing offers the CYA Basic Cruising Standard and CYA Intermediate Cruising Standard (Bareboat Skipper).
For ground courses and advanced sailing classes we refer you to one of our associated schools (see below).
All our courses include the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) required by Transport Canada.
Prerequisites
Introduction to Sailing: No prerequisites
Basic Refresher: No prerequisites
Basic Cruising: No prerequisites
Intermediate Cruising: Basic Cruising or equivlant experience, VHF
Introduction to Sailing
Not sure if boating is for you? This class offers you the opportunity to spend some time on a sail boat and learn the basics of safe boating and see how much you like it without committing to a full course. The knowledge gained during this introduction will be very valuable should you decide to take the next step and go for the Basic Cruising Standard.
Format: Full day, half day or evening class.
CYA - Basic Cruising Standard
Ready to learn to sail? This class teaches you all the basic sailing skills necessary to acquire the CYA Basic Cruising Standard. Safe Boating will be a priority.
Format: This course is offered in a Cruise & Learn program or as day sailing classes over the course of three weeks.
NEW this Year: Combine day sailing classes with a mini cruise over the weekend : Two single days on a weekend, followed by a weekend cruise where you spend one night on the boat.
CYA - Intermediate Cruising Standard (Bareboat Certificate)
Ready for the next step? Wanting to charter a boat or extending your cruising grounds: Take the intermediate sailing course. This course will build on the basic course and you will learn to handle a bigger, more complex boat. You will practice passage planning and get a chance to apply the skills learnt in the coastal navigation course.
Format: 5 day Cruise & Learn program
Prefer the unique learning environment of a Women's Only Class ? Our experienced, and profesional female instructor would be happy to take you on a cruise & learn course.
Ground Courses and Advanced Sailing Courses
For more information on Ground Courses visit Vancouver Marine Courses .
Interested in Advanced Sailing Courses visit Sailcraft .
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Kanikilak - Day Sailing
Celeste is a Dufour 31. The Dufour 31 is a great cruising boat to explore BC's beautiful coast.
Celeste is solidly built and comes with beautiful and confortable interior. She will take you anywhere in safety.
The Dufour 31 is a stable, easy to sail boat making it the ideal platform for basic and intermediate sailing courses. A cruising spinnaker adds additinal fun for more advanced sailing .
Celeste will take you on the cruise & learn courses.
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.
Kanikilak is your boat for day sailing lessons.
Instructors Your Skippers
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. His latest adventure took him around Vancouver Island during the 2011 VanIsle360 regatta.
A passionate sailor, Chris is also actively involved in the local dinghy racing scene on Lasers and F18 catamarans.
Certification:
CYA Intermediate Cruising Instructor
CYA Advanced Cruising Standard
VHF & PCOC Instructor
ISPA Yachtmaster Offshore
ISAF Offshore Survival Course
Teaching Experience:
Before becoming a sailing instructor Chris taught skiing in the Swiss Alps and instructed people how to fly small single engine airplanes.
Joel is a CYA certified dinghy and keelboat instructor. Sailing is his passion. Theres nothing he enjoys more than getting out on the water and teaching people the joys of sailing.
Joel has been teaching both dinghy sailing and keelboat sailing for several years now, to people with a wide range of ages and abilities. His students enjoy a tailored, personalized lesson plan that develops their strengths and works on things they may need more knowledge of. Joel provides a fun and exciting, low stress learning environment.
Certification:
CYA Basic Cruising Instructor
VHF & PCOC Instructor
CYA Advanced Cruising Standard
CYA Coastal Navigation
Teaching Experience
Joel manages the sailing program at the Kits Yacht Club and operates All Season Instruction where he teaches boat owners on their yachts.
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Sailing Course Cost Sailing Courses - 2012 Prices
1 pers. 2 pers. 3/4 pers.
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Basic Cruising Course/Mileage Builder
- Day Sailing (3 days & 3 evenings)
- Cruise & Learn (5 days): May - Sep.
- Cruise & Learn (5 days): Apr./Oct.
Intermediate Cruising Course
- Cruise & Learn (5 days)
The Intrepid Sailor Special: Nov. - Mar.
(5 days cruise & learn)
Mini Cruise
- Cruise & Learn (3 days)
640.- (600.-) 590.- (550.-) 550.- (500.-)
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Introduction to Sailing (evening, half day)
Clinic (docking, anchoring, refresher) (full day)
Instruction on your own boat (full day)
Private Instruction (up to four pers.), cost for boat & Instructor (full day)
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350.- (plus expenses)
590.- (690.- overnight)
Sailing Course Cost are per person + HST
Former Student Discount!
Students who completed a course with Simply Sailing previousely get a 10% discount on all courses & clinics
(14% If booked 3 mos in advance)
Deposit : $200.- ($100 for day sailing, $50 for clinics) to reserve your spot. Final payment due 15 days before the start of the 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 : 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. Refreshements for day sailing classes.
Additionnally included for Cruise & Learn: All meals, refreshements & snacks, marina fees
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