DESOLATION SOUND CRUISE - 10 DAYS

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).

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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.

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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
​​​- 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'