offshore sailing ADVENTUREs

The big blue ocean is calling. You are dreaming about sailing under a starlit sky. You want to experience what it means to sail out of the sight of land. Sailing in the open ocean you will likely will encounter dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets and come home with memories that last a lifetime.
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DISCOVER - EXPLORE - LEARN

Vancouver - Astoria, OR - Delivery

Vancouver - Astoria: 5 days
This adventure will take you through the Gulf Island, out the Juan de Fuca Strait into the Pacific Ocean. We will then sail offshore to Astoria.
Along the way we will clear customs in Point Roberts and then spend a night in the San Juan Islands. From there it is non-stop to Astoria. 
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Distance: 300 NM

Vic - Maui 2018

Salient Racing Team
Simply Sailing is proudly sponsoring the Salient Racing Team.
Salient is entered in the 2018 Vic Maui International Yacht Race. The start date will be early in July. Follow the team as they prepare for the big sail across the Pacific to Maui. For more information, pictures and a look behind the scene check out the team's Facebook Page.
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Maui - Vancouver

Maui - Vancouver: 18  days
Join the Salient Team and sail from Maui to Vancouver: The ultimate adventure.  You will be able to join the team during some of the training and practice races in Vancouver. In Maui  you can participate in all the Vic-Maui related activities as part of the Salient support team. That includes the Salient Team welcome party after the race.
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Distance: 2,300 NM

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​course information

Prerequisites
- Basic sailing certification level
​- Or equivalent experience

Recommended experience level
- 30 days sailing experience
- 300 NM
- Basic Coastal Navigation training
- Safety at Sea Training

Additional information
You need a valid Canadian or US Passport
If you are not holding a Canadian or US Passport you CANNOT participate in the Vancouver - Astoria training.

Certification
These courses allow you to work towards the Offshore Cruising Standard. The nature of these adventure and to allow for the flexibility required, make it difficult to complete the Offshore Standard. Only the delivery for the Oregon Offshore Race (Vancouver to Astoria) is organized by Simply Sailing. The Maui - Vancouver adventure is organized through the Salient Racing team.

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UPCOMING SAILING CLASSES

COURSE COST 

SAILING COURSE SCHEDULE

Course
- Vancouver to Astoria
- Maui - Vancouver

Regular Rate
$1,699.-
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Discounted Rate
$1,499.-
n/a

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All cost plus tax: 5% GST
Discounts for couples occupying a double cabin & returning clients
-  Returning client discount:  If you have done least one 5 day liveaboard course with Simply Sailing
​-  Discounts are not cumulative

​Included:
-  Ashore and afloat instruction
- Shuttle from Astoria to Vancouver

​-  Moorage fees

​- Provisons

​Please read our 'Terms and Conditions'