Simply Sailing School: Sailing Lessons Vancouver, BC
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 Sail Canada Basic Cruising Instructor Clinic - SPRING 2023 schedule

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​Keelboat & Cruising Instructor Development courses are scheduled and delivered by  BC Sailing and hosted by local sailing schools.

The Basic Cruising Instructor Clinic focuses on the lesson planning and teaching skills, both in the classroom and on the water. 

Successful candidates will be eligible to certify students for the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard, Basic Crew Standard, Start Keelboat Standard, Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate, and Restricted Radio Operator Certificate Maritime. 

course information

Location
Granville Island, 200-1650 Duranleau St.
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Boats
Single Hand Demo        San Juan 24
Crewed Sailing                Catalina 34
 Cost
$1490 + 5% GST


SPRING Dates for 2023
​Below is the  BCI Spring 2023 schedule of six Zoom prep classes plus two weekend in-person afloat sessions. Please indicate your interest in attending a BCI Spring 2023 course  by  completing a Sail Canada Basic Instructor Clinic Application Form to email to hello@simplysailing.ca. A mixture of online and onsite sessions, the format of the course has been created to be as available for  both local and out of town candidates. 


​2023 Spring Schedule

Preparation Classroom Sessions via Zoom
Six Tuesday Evenings
Tue Jan 31 to ​Tue Mar 7

Part A First Weekend in person
Sat Mar 4 Ashore Lessons, Crewed Sailing
Sun  Mar 5 Dockside and Afloat Lessons

Part B Second Weekend in person
Sat Mar 11 Ashore Lessons, Single Hand Evaluation
Sun​ Mar 12 Dockside and Afloat Lessons


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Zoom sessions          6:30PM to 8:30PM
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Weekend classes     9AM to 6PM



Start Keelboat Sailing Instructor Candidates
Attend All Zoom prep session, Part A (first weekend), plus a single hand evaluation. 
$1190 + 5%GST



​Apply for Spring 2023
Email your completed
Basic Instructor Application Form
then
Register online at
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What do you need to become an instructor ?


  • Sail Canada Cruising Instructor Resource Information
  • Pathway to becoming a Sail Canada Instructor
  • Course curriculum & prerequisites
  • Basic Instructor Clinic Application Form​
  • Physical requirements for instructors
  • Safe Boating Guide 

Upon registering, applicants will be provided with
  • Single Handed Sailing evaluation criteria
    • Registered candidate can book San Juan 24s for practice through the West Coast Sailing Club. Rates are $50 to $80 per day.
  • Collision Regulations study guide
  • Candidate Notebook and Workbook
  • Basic Cruising Skills by Gillian West
  • Online study materials 
PREREQUISITES
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Note: if you are an experienced sailor with a flair for instruction but miss some of the prerequisites, please talk to us. We can help with that.)
  1. Age 18 or older
  2. Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard
  3. Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation Standard
  4. At least two years keelboat sailing experience
  5. First Aid Certificate  with CPR level A
  6. PCOC card
  7. VHF Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime) with DSC endorsement
  8. Demonstrate characteristics and motivation in alignment with being a Sail Canada LTC/P Instructor
  9. Demonstrate a willingness to support the goals of the Sail Canada LTC/P program
  10. It is important that candidates be current in their sailing skills and knowledge prior to entry into Instructor clinics.
    ​The sailing evaluation demands above average basic sailing skills and there is no time during the clinic for remedial work. ​
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Exams

You will have to complete the following Sail Canada written exams and working papers:
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Before the Clinic is Over
Intermediate Cruising Standard 70% 

Basic Coastal Navigation 70%
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Zoom Prep Sessions
Working Papers 90%
First Weekend Session
Collision Regulation exam 90%
​Basic Cruising Standard 90%

Candidates that have achieved a Sail Canada certification using the current exam within 12 months prior to the clinic may be excused from repeating that examination. Candidates with an Intermediate Cruising or Intermediate Crew Standard may be excused from repeating the Intermediate Cruising written examination. 




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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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    • Advanced Sailing Courses
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  • Adventures
    • Vancouver Island
    • Offshore Sailing
  • Ashore Courses
    • Coastal Navigation
    • VHF - ROC (M) DSC
    • Instructor Course - Basic
    • Instructor Course - Intermediate
  • Private Courses
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