VANCOUVER ISLAND ADVENTURE

​You can join these adventures to work towards the higher certification and solidify your skills without the pressure of having to complete all requirements for the standard. The outside leg of Vancouver Island is also a great introduction to offshore sailing.

EXPLORE - DISCOVER - LEARN

Vancouver - Port McNeill

6 Days 
This adventure will take you along the Sunshine Coast, through Desolation Sound & Johnston Strait to Port McNeill.
You will pass through some of the most challenging Passages (Yucalta & Dent Rapids). This journey follows some of Captain Vancouver's route when exploring this most beautiful part of BC's coast. 
This is the perfect course to practice your coastal navigation skills.  

Port McNeill - Vancouver

Outside Passage -  12 days
The "king leg" of any Vancouver Island adventure: This passage takes you around infamous Cape Scott at the northern tip of Vancouver Island. We then sail offshore, about 50 miles into the Pacific Ocean, out of sight of land for a introduction to offshore sailing. We  make landfall in Hot Springs Cove near Tofino.  Plenty of time  to explore the coast, learn about spinnakers and work towards your advanced standard.

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​Course location & times (2020)
Vancouver to  Port McNeill
- Board 2 pm June 22th,  sailing June 23th
- Arrive in PMN June 27
- Return to Vancouver: June 28th

​Course location & times (2020)
Port McNeill to Vancouver
- Board 6 pm July 8th, safety training July 9th
- Sailing July 10th
- Arrive in Vancouver July 19th

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Broughtons Excursion
​ Fly to Port McNeill, enjoy a seven day cruise around the popular Broughton Islands north of Vancouver Island,  return to Port McNeill and fly home.  A chance to enjoy sailing in a remote area within only a week of vacation time. ​

​Transportation to and from Port McNeill included for all courses
    Flights between  Vancouver & Port Hardy & airport shuttle to/from marina in Port McNeill
    Course has to be booked April 30th (VI inside) and May 15th (VI outside) to have flight included.

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"Not only was it a great way to gain tons of experience and build confidence... it was also an unforgettable journey with great company, countless natural spectacles and superb coaching. A great way to pack-in an awesome sailing & learning adventure".
Strath, Vancouver , 2014.

​course information

Prerequisites
- Basic sailing certification level
​- At least one 10 days of liveaboard sail
- PCOC

Recommended experience level
- 20 days sailing experience
- 300 NM
- Basic Coastal Navigation training
- Intermediate Cruising Standard

Boat Location
- Vancouver:        Lynnwood Marina
- Port McNeill:   North Island Marina

Certification
These courses allow you to work towards the Advanced Cruising Standard. The nature of these adventure and to allow for the flexibility required by the course, make it difficult to complete the Advanced Standard. If you are interested in the Advanced Standard and have enough experience we recommend the three day challenge after completing the Van Isle Adventure. If you have your Advanced Standard, you can challenge yourself with this introduction to offshore sailing and practice your skipper skills sailing a boat by day & night.

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Itinerary - 6 Day  Vancouver Island inside  
​(typical - depends on wind & weather)
Day 1: Pre-board and prepare boat in Vancouver (2 pm)
Day 2: Secrete Cove/Pender Harbour
Sep 3:  Rebecca Spit (Herot Bay) or Squirrel Cove (Cortes Island)
Day 4: Blind Bay (Yucalta & Dent Rapids)
Day 5 & 6: Port McNeill with one stop along the way
Depending on wind & weather: We might sail through the night on Day 1 & 2.

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Itinerary - 12 Day Vancouver  Island outside 
​(typical - depends on wind & weather)
Day 1: Pre-board in Port McNeill
Day 2: Safety training & navigation preparation
Day 3: Clam Cove (Nigei Island)
Day 4: Bull Harbour
Day 5/6: Cape Scott to Friendly Cove (night sailing)

Itinerary continued:
Day 7: Hot Springs Cove
Day 8: Clayoquot Sound
Day 9: Ucluelet 
Day 10/11: Poet's Cove (night sailing)
Day 12: Vancouver

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Flights to and from Port McNeill:

VI - inside
Port Hardy - Vancouver (YVR South Terminal)

VI - outside
Vancouver (South Terminal) - Port Hardy
Incl. shuttle between Port Hardy airport & marina

Additional information
Training boat
Beneteau First 40.7
- Offshore ready: liferaft & storm sails

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UPCOMING SAILING CLASSES (2019)

COURSE COST 

SAILING COURSE SCHEDULE

Course
- Van Isle inside
​- Van Isle outside

Regular Rates
$1,499.-/pers
​$3,590.-/pers

Discounted Rates
$1,299.-/pers
$3,290.-/pers

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- Discounted rates:  Previous clients who did at least a full basic course or couples occupying a double berth
​​​- All cost plus tax: 5% GST
- Rates are per person

​Included:
-  Ashore and afloat instruction
- Flight to and from Port Hardy (Port McNeill) incl shuttle to marina
​- Moorage fees & provisions

​Not included:
- Meals in Port McNeill & 2 pub nights (Ucluelet & Poet's Cove)

​Please read our 'Terms and Conditions'

​GET INSPIRED: VANCOUVER ISLAND VIDEO

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Read about our previous adventures:
Wild west coast of Vancouver Island hot spot for recreational and racing sailing
Endless adventure in circumnavigation of Vancouver Island