Simply Sailing School: Sailing Lessons Vancouver, BC
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DESOLATION SOUND CRUISE - 10 DAYS

Sailboat used for sailing lessons
Who is this course for?
​This course is for experienced sailors who want to learn more about cruising the West Coast. Apply the knowledge you learnt in the basic course and become a more competent sailor. Join this adventure to work towards your next certification without the pressure of having to complete all requirements for the standard or exams
Where do I fit in? See our Course Progression Overview.
Prerequisites: Basic Cruising Standard
Format: Ten-day liveaboard program 
​Certification: These courses focus on the cruising aspects of sailing. You can work towards your next certification (intermediate/advanced).


Read about our previous Desolation Sound adventures:
Follow Captain Vancouver's trek
​Desolation Sound in the fall - another great adventure ​

​course information

Prerequisites
- Basic sailing certification level
​- Or equivalent experience
Recommended experience level
- 10 days sailing experience
- 150 NM
- Basic Coastal Navigation training
Boat Location
- Vancouver
Certification
This adventure allows you to work towards your the Intermediate and Advanced Cruising Standard. The focus of this course is cruising. You will practice anchoring, docking and get to know more about the boat systems (i.e. engine, water supply, electrical). You will also get a chance to practice navigation and learn how to enter an unfamiliar harbour or marina. There will also be time for ashore exploration  and get to know what our beautiful coast has to offer.

Typical itinerary
Day 1: Vancouver - Gibsons (Howe Sound)
Day 2: Gibsons - Smugglers Cove
Day 3: Smugglers Cove - Lund
Day 4: Lund - Squirrel Cove  with lunch stop at Savary Island with its white beaches.
Day 5: Squirrel Cove - Prideaux Haven with lunch stop at Teakerne Arm: Visit Cassell Falls

Day 6: Prideaux Haven  - Copelands / Lund:  Nancy's Bakery, Mile 0 Transamerica Hwy
Day 7: Lund - Pender Harbour
Day 8: Pender Harbour - Jedediah Island
​Day 9: Jedediah Island - Gambier Island
Day 10: Gambier Island - Vancouver
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UPCOMING SAILING CLASSES
COURSE COST
Regular Rate
$3, 199.-
 
Discounted Rate

$2, 899.-
SAILING COURSE SCHEDULE
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- Discounted rates:  Previous clients who did at least a full basic course & couples occupying a double berth
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​​- All cost plus tax: 5% GST
- Rates are per person
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​Included:
-  Ashore and afloat instruction

​-  Moorage

​- Provisons

​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
​[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
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    • Terms and Conditions
    • Contact