​BASIC BASIC CRUISING STANDARD CHECK OUT - 1 DAY

Who is this course for? 
-> You have the Basic Crew and seek  the Basic Cruising Standard
-> You are experienced & want to challenge* the Basic Cruising Standard
-> You look for an evaluation to see which course you fit in
-> You are interested in refreshing the basic sailing skills
Where do I fit in? See our Course Progression Overview.
Prerequisites Competent Crew (or equivalent experience), PCOC
Format Day sailing.

​Certification Sail Canada (CYA)
- Basic Cruising Standard

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course information

Location & Time
Granville Island
Meet on E-Dock:  Simply Sailing sign
​9:00a - 4:00p
Download Vancouver location map

*Challenge the Basic Cruising Standard
No Sail Canada certification? To challenge the Basic Standard, two steps are required:
-> Write the basic exam
-> Take the check out clinic

Additional information
→ School boat: San Juan 24/ Dufour 31 
→ Download: Sailing course information

UPCOMING sailing classes

COURSE COST
Regular rates           Discounted
$169.-                         $129.-
Discounted rates:
​For clients that took any of our Basic Courses

 
​Additional Cost to Challenge the Basic
Study material, certification & exam fees
$150.-
Contact us to get your course material.

SAILING COURSE SCHEDULE
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​​- All cost plus tax: 5% GST
- Rates are per person

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​Included  (on water check out)
-  Instruction on the boat
- Certification fee

Included (Challenge Basic Standard)
- Course book, Sail Canada logbook
- Certification & exam fees

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Private course
More personalized, private bookings can be arranged.

After the course: Practice and develop your sailing skills

What is next?
​Once you have successfully completed the sailing course you may wonder how to keep on sailing?
Some might buy a boat or have a friend with a boat. You can join one of the many sailing clubs, sailing co-ops or even consider crewing on a race boat.

SAILING CLUB

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

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Simply Sailing offers a range of Skill Development Clinics   for docking, crew overboard recovery and more advanced skills.  
- Solidify the skills you just learnt.
- Work towards the intermediate certification

INTERMEDIATE COURSE

Do you want to charter a boat or perhaps expand your cruising area? The intermediate sailing course will help you achieve those goals. This course builds upon the knowledge you learnt in the basic course.

​Please read our 'Terms and Conditions'