​BASIC CRUISING STANDARD challenge

 This course is intended for:
> Basic Crew Sailors that want the Basic Cruising Standard (no written exam)
> Experienced sailors wanting to challenge the Basic Cruising Standard (exam required on a separate day)
> An evaluation of skills to see which course is the best fit
> Refreshing basic sailing skills

See our Course Progression Overview.
Prerequisites Basic Crew Standard or equivalent experience, PCOC
Format One day sail
​Certification Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard

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course information

Location
Granville Island Marina, Dock E
9:00am to 5:00pm
Location Map


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 Challenge the Basic Cruising Standard
Do you have experience but no Sail Canada certification?
You will need to complete both:
Ashore       Written exam
Afloat          One day sail

More information
San Juan 24 or Dufour 31
Bring your own lunch
Resource Materials
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UPCOMING challenge Courses

 Three Steps Basic Cruising Standard Challenge

1. Register for the Written Challenge (includes textbook, logbook, certification)
2. Book an Exam Only session to schedule a two hour exam sitting when you feel ready to write
3. Register for an upcoming One Day Checkout Sail to demonstrate your sailing skills

            COST
           Written Challenge         $100
           Exam Only session         $50
           One Day Checkout Sail   $169 / $129 discount*
                                                 
           
            

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*Discount rate for returning clients with a full basic course
5% GST added at checkout
Rates are per person

​Please read our Terms and Conditions
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Private courses
More personalized custom bookings can be arranged

After the course: Practice and develop your sailing skills

What Next?
​Once you have successfully completed the basic sailing course you may wonder how to keep your skills fresh.
Some might buy a boat or have a friend with a boat. You can join one of the many sailing clubs, co-ops or crew on a race boat. You can continue sailing the Simply Sailing fleet with our own West Coast Sailing Club.

SAILING CLUB

​The West Coast Sailing Club​ uses the same boats you sailed on during the course. It is an affordable option to continue sailing, meet like minded people and develop your sailing skills.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Simply Sailing offers a range of
One Day Sails to practice  docking, crew overboard, take a Basic Cruising Standard checkout,  Intermediate preparation and  more advanced sailing clinics.

INTERMEDIATE COURSE

Do you plan to charter a boat or expand your cruising area? The Intermediate Cruising Standard sailing course will help you achieve those goals, building upon the knowledge and skills you gained in the basic course.