Simply Sailing School: Sailing Lessons Vancouver, BC
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​INTERMEDIATE SAILING COURSES - 5 DAYS

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Who is this course for?
You want to charter a boat, expand your cruising area or be competent to captain your own boat. The intermediate sailing course will help you achieve these goals. During the intermediate course we focus on boat operations, crew management and coastal navigation, as well as new approaches to crew overboard recovery and docking.

​Where do I fit in?  See our Course Progression Overview.
Format Five day liveaboard program in the Gulf Islands & Sunshine Coast
Certification Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Standard, Intermediate Crew Standard.
International Certificate of Competency


Prerequisites
Basic Cruising Standard
​PCOC
Basic Coastal Navigation Standard
VHF - ROC(M)
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100 NM
Recommended
First Aid
10 days as skipper
200 NM
One Day Sails and Mileage Builders
"This cruise was a huge confidence and skill booster for me. I'm so appreciative of your approach to teaching sailing and getting people out on the water."
Dave, BC 2016


​Course information

Location
Vancouver or North Vancouver. A location map will be provided upon registration.
Time
Five and a half days & five nights
Boarding  4:00 pm
Return 5:00 pm
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More Information
38' to 42' sailboat
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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

​Challenge the Basic Standard

Experienced sailors can challenge the  Basic Cruising Standard ahead of time with a written exam and One Day Basic Challenge Sail


Mileage Builder
Join and Intermediate or Basic course to gain more experience and confidence at the helm.
​No need to write the exam. Focus on building skills and exploring new anchorages.
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ICC  International Bareboat Skipper and  Certificate of Competency
In addition to the Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Standard you can achieve the International Yacht Training  Bareboat Skipper certification, including the ICC International Certificate of Competency.
Prerequisites
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- VHF ROC(M)
- Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation 
- 200 NM & 10 skipper days at sea
Before the Intermediate Cruising Course
  • Purchase IYT BBS - ICC Certification Only  $675.00
  •  Register as a student with IYT
  • Register for and complete their free online courses   IYT International Flotilla-Bareboat Skipper 
  • Email Simply Sailing  a copy of your IYT "Certificate of Completion" 
  • Email Simply Sailing  a photo or pdf of your VHF ROC (M) DSC radio operator card
  • Review the Practical Skills Assessment performance objectives
  • Successfully demonstrate all of the performance objectives and complete a written exam during the Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Course
  • Simply Sailing will send your information to IYT, then IYT will mail you a Bareboat Skipper card and an ICC card

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course itinerary - 5 day Gulf Islands

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A typical course will take us from Vancouver through Porlier or Gabriola Pass to the Gulf Islands. We visit Thetis Island, Clam Bay, enter Pirates Cove or go  north to Newcastle Island. We spend one night in a marina and the other nights at anchor exploring beautiful coves and islands. We may stop in Howe Sound on the way to or from the Gulf Islands.

upcoming intermediate sailing trips

COST
Regular            $2175
Discount*       $1955        
Oct - Mar        
$1800         
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*Discount rate for returning clients with a full basic course or couples occupying a double berth
5% GST added at checkout
​Rates are per person
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​Please read our Terms and Conditions
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Included
  • Ashore and afloat instruction
  • Course textbook, study materials
  • Certification and exam fees
  • Moorage, fuel
  • Provisions on board
Not Included
  • Restaurant meals
  • Sleeping bag (fee for rental if needed)




​Private Course
More personalized private bookings can be arranged
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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
​[email protected]
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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