​BASIC CRUISING STANDARD challenge

Who is this course for? 
> You have Basic Crew and seek the Basic Cruising Standard
> Experienced sailors wanting to challenge the Basic Cruising Standard
> 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, 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?
There are two steps
Ashore       Written exam (see below)
Afloat          One day sail

More information
San Juan 24 or Dufour 31
Bring your own lunch
Downloads

UPCOMING basic challenge classes

COST
One Day Checkout Sail
Regular $169                         
Discount* $129 

 
​Written Exam Challenge

1. Register for $150
2. Contact us to schedule two hours in the classroom during regular office hours

Includes
textbook, exam, logbook,  certification
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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.