Basic Sail training

Classes are suited for beginner with little or no sailing experience.  
Learn the basic sailing skills necessary to acquire the Basic Crew and Basic Cruising Standard. 

Day Sailing Course

Three days on the water & three evening classes
Boat: 24' to 31' sailboat

Course Information

4 day intensive

Four consecutive days
on the water
Boat: 24' to 31' sailboat

Course Information

Liveaboard (5 days)

Live on a boat for five days - explore the BC coast
Boat: 31' to 36 ' sailboat

Course Information

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Basic cruising Standard - Check out 

Basic Cruising Standard Check out
For students who have the Basic Crew Standard after completing one of the courses above and have gained more sailing experience. 
Boat:        24' San Juan / 31' Dufour 
Format:  1 day
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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

Course Information

Basic Sail training

Objective
To be able to cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sail boat (6 to 10 meters) by day;
Wind and sea conditions: Moderate (less than 15 kts of wind)

Certification
Sail Canada (CYA)
Basic Crew / Basic Cruising Standard

Format
The sailing classes are offered in different course formats
For more information on each format: Follow the links above

Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC): Included in all basic sailing courses.

SAILING COURSE Progression

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