Basic Sailing Classes - 4 Day intensive Course
Who is this course for?
This course is for the beginner with little or no sailing experience.
Where do I fit in? See our Course Progression Overview.
Prerequisites None
Format
- Four day intensive class; Vancouver or Squamish; not liveaboard
Certification Sail Canada (CYA)
- Competent Crew (Basic Crew Standard)
- Day Skipper (Basic Cruising Standard)
This course is for the beginner with little or no sailing experience.
Where do I fit in? See our Course Progression Overview.
Prerequisites None
Format
- Four day intensive class; Vancouver or Squamish; not liveaboard
Certification Sail Canada (CYA)
- Competent Crew (Basic Crew Standard)
- Day Skipper (Basic Cruising Standard)
course information
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Location & Time (Vancouver courses)
Boat location: Granville Island Download Vancouver location map Time: 9:00a - 5:00p |
Location & Time (Squamish courses)
Boat location: Squamish Marina Download Squamish location map Time: 9:00a - 5:00p |
Additional information
→ School boats: San Juan 24 / O'day 27 → Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC): Included in the course → Valuable sailing course information |
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Certification:
Competent Crew or Day Skipper? The content of the course is the same for both standards. For the Competent Crew you need to be able to assist the skipper. For the Day Skipper level a higher standard of proficiency is required. You will need to demonstrate that you can be in charge of boat and crew. |
I have little or no sailing experience
Sign up for the Competent Crew standard. That takes the pressure off you and you can enjoy learning new skills without fearing you have to be in charge of a boat and a crew. With the Competent Crew certification, you can take any skill development clinics. Take the the weekend cruise add on to get Day Skipper (practical only, no exam) There is no time limit to complete your Day Skipper certification. |
I have some sailing experience
Perhaps you have sailed a bit before or even taken a dinghy sailing course. We would expect at least three days on a similar boat and you are familiar with the basic maneuvers such as tacking & gybing before the start of the course. To be awarded the Day Skipper level, you will need to demonstrate that you are in charge of the boat & crew through all the maneuvers including crew overboard recovery. |
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