Simply Sailing School: Sailing Lessons Vancouver, BC
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​BASIC CRUISING STANDARD challenge

Sailboat and crew English Bay
 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

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
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            COST
           
Written Challenge         $200
   
        Exam Only session         $50
           One Day Checkout Sail   $269/ $219 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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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SAFE. FRIENDLY. PROFESSIONAL.
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Simply Sailing Inc
200-1650 Duranleau St
Vancouver BC ​V6H 3S4 ​
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+1 (604) 612-0189
​hello@simplysailing.ca
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  • Home
  • Sailing Program
    • One Day Sails
    • Basic Sailing Courses
    • Intermediate Sailing Courses
    • Advanced Sailing Courses
    • Mileage Builder
    • ICC Bareboat Skipper
    • Youth Sailing
  • Adventures
    • Vancouver Island
    • Offshore Sailing
  • Ashore Courses
    • Coastal Navigation
    • VHF - ROC (M) DSC
    • Instructor Course - Basic
    • Instructor Course - Intermediate
  • Private Courses
  • Resources
    • Course Information - Downloads
    • Course Progression
    • Published Sailing Articles
  • About
    • Sailing Instructors
    • Boats
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Contact