Simply Sailing School: Sailing Lessons Vancouver, BC
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Advanced Sail training

Advanced courses are for experienced sailors wishing to broaden their skills for safe voyages at night, on long passages, in rougher waters and more challenging conditions.  Gain the confidence to sail anywhere, using the latest techniques. 
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Advanced - 10 days

Advanced Certification Course 
This is our standard advanced sailing course. We will focus on advanced sailing skills, night sailing & boat systems. Coastal navigation by day & night will be an important aspect of sail training.
​Our itinerary takes us through the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The highlight of the course is a 48 hour non-stop sail. 
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 ADV Prep - ​5 days

Advanced Prep Course
This prep course will allow you to advance your sailing skills, practice navigation  and sail at  night.
It is our experience that sailors often underestimate the demands of the advanced sailing course.
​​At the end of the course you will know if you are ready for the advanced challenge or if you would like further training.
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ADV Challenge - 5 days

Challenge the Advanced Standard
This course is for the experienced sailor and those who successfully completed the five day prep course.
This program is intense but exciting and includes a 48 hour non-stop sail.  
​Depending on wind and weather this course will take us to the Juan de Fuca, Sunshine Coast or Gulf Islands.
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Vancouver IslanD ADVENTURE

WestCoast Hotstring Cove
DISCOVER - EXPLORE - LEARN
You see yourself exploring the West Coast of Vancouver Island.  You are looking for an introduction to offshore sailing or you want work on you advanced sailing skills.
We sail in ten days from Port McNeill around infamous Cape Scott back to Vancouver.

For a shorter adventure, consider  the five day trip from Vancouver to Port McNeill. 
This is  your adventure of a lifetime
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Advanced Sail training

Objective
To act safely as skipper or crew of a sailing boat of 10 – 15 meters,  by day and night in coastal waters in any weather. ​ 
Certification
Sail Canada Advanced Cruising Standard
Sail Canada Advanced Crew Standard
Format
Advanced sailing courses are offered in a liveaboard format from 3 to 7 days
  • Gulf Islands
  • Desolation Sound
  • Vancouver Island

SAILING COURSE Progression

Sailing course progression

​Please read our 'Terms and Conditions'
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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