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​Simply Sailing School - Vancouver BC SAILING LESSONS

Experience Vancouver from a completely different vantage point.  Feel the fun and freedom of commanding a sailboat while learning new skills and earning certification which is recognized worldwide.
Simply Sailing 
The sailing school is based on Granville Island, Vancouver, BC.  We are registered with International Yacht Training (IYT) and Sail Canada (CYA). Simply Sailing offers all levels of sailing classes from the basic to offshore training. We also offer shore-based navigation and VHF courses. 
Course Location
Most of our courses leave from Granville Island, Vancouver.  Basic sail training takes place in English Bay and Howe Sound. The intermediate and advanced classes take students to the spectacular Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound and around Vancouver Island.
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After the Course - Keep Sailing
After successfully completing the sailing course we encourage students to join the West Coast Sailing Club.  This is a fantastic opportunity to stay connected with fellow sailors, make new friends, and create treasured sailing memories.

sailing course overview

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BASIC SAILING COURSE

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Intermediate Course

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ADvanced SAILING COURSE

Little or no experience required
Course: Day sailing / 5 day liveaboard
24' - 36' sailboat
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adventure SAILINg course

Expected experience: 30 days, 300 NM
Course: 5 - 14 days, live aboard
40' sailboat
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shore-based COURSes

Coastal Navigation & VHF:
classroom & home study available
Granville Island Classroom
Expected experience: 15 days, 200 NM
Course: 5 days, liveaboard
36' - 40' sailboat
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offshore sailing course

Expected experience: 30 days, 300 NM
Course: ​5 - 20 days, live aboard

40' sailboat
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INTERNATIONAL certificate 

International Certificate  of Competence: ICC
31' - 40' sailboat
Expected experience: 40 days, 500 NM
Course: 5 - 10 days, liveaboard
40' sailboat
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Private SAILING COURSE

Customized to suit your sailing level
One day to multi-day courses
36' - 40' sailboat
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One day Sails

After the basic course
Docking, crew overboard, spinnaker
31'-40' sailboat

what some of our customers say:

"Just wanted to say thanks again for a great trip.  I've taken 4 different courses on the water and your patience, style and attention to detail made for the best instruction I've ever had on a boat."
Ken, AB
"Overall I loved the course, I felt I learned tons about boating. I got very ensured about that I love being out in the wind on the water and even enjoyed the rain and the no wind moments-cannot believe that I haven't started sailing before!"
Maria, BC
"Thank you for the wonderful sailing experience!  Patrique and I are now hooked!  We could not thank you enough for everything; it was beyond our expectations."
Maude & Patrique, QC


Mission

vision

values

Simply Sailing provides professional and personalized sailing instruction to adventurous adults who want to realize their dream of sailing while exploring BC’s beautiful coastline.
To be the number one sailing school in British Columbia, for anyone who seeks to make their dream a reality of exploring our beautiful coast while afloat on the ocean.
SAFE
FRIENDLY
​ PROFESSIONAL
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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