Discover the beauty of sailing
in Desolation Sound

We would like to inspire you with our passion for sailing & adventure.

Once you step onto Mariah’s deck, you become part of our crew. 

Sailing Tours

Experience adventure and discover the art of sailing.
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Choose between a Sailing Tour or a Sail Canada accredited course, offered as one-day and multi-day options for a truly personalized experience in beautiful British Columbia.

Sail Canada Courses

Obtain recognized certification and unlock your sailing opportunities.

who we are & what we do

We are not another sailing school.
You are not another client to us.

About us

We are a small niche adventure sailing company and sailing school based on Cortes Island.

Our sailboat

Mariah is a French-built Beneteau Oceanis, a modern, comfortable, 40-foot sloop-rigged sailing vessel.

Getting here

Join us on beautiful and unique Cortes Island. Our location is remote for a reason but getting here is not as hard as it first appears.

Sailing Tours

Feel the vast open spaces, pristine nature, and the sounds and sights of the sea combined with the beauty of sailing. Join us for a sailing experience and explore the beautiful waters of Desolation Sound.

1 day

Sailing Experience

Experience sailing in beautiful Desolation Sound.
3 day

Sailing Adventure

Sail to famous Prideaux Haven and beyond.

5/7 day

Sailing Expedition

Feel like an explorer and venture deep into Desolation Sound.
3 day

Sailing Adventure

Sail to famous Prideaux Haven and beyond.

1 day

Sailing Experience

Experience sailing in beautiful Desolation Sound.
5/7 day

Sailing Expedition

Feel like an explorer and venture deep into Desolation Sound.

Sail Canada Courses

Obtain recognized certification from Sail Canada, a national governing body established in 1931. Acquire reliable knowledge and confidence in your skills and open the doors to many sailing opportunities.

We offer a series of Sail Canada programs in the beautiful Desolation Sound area ranging from a one-day Introduction to Boating, up to a multi-day or live-aboard Basic Skipper level course, culminating in nationally and internationally recognized sailing certificates. See our four Sail Canada programs for a great way to start your sailing adventure dream!

1 day

Introduction to Boating

Discover sailing in beautiful Desolation Sound.
2/3 days

Start Keelboat Sailing

Become a competent Crew member.
5 days

Basic Cruising Skipper or Crew

Become a competent Skipper in Desolation Sound.

what our clients say

5.0 stars on Google Reviews & Tripadvisor

We had a great trip with Calma Sailing. Dominik was an excellent instructor with comprehensive coverage of the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Skills course. He was also an excellent host during off-hours offering delicious food and interesting conversation. The scenery was spectacular. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone wishing to experience Desolation Sound by sailboat.

STEVE, SUSAN, DAVID & MISOHO
BC, Canada

Dominik is a great teacher and full of knowledge! Before taking his lessons, I was pretty nervous about sailing and being out on the water. Dominik helped me become a more confident, capable sailor. I highly recommend him for anyone wanting to learn how to sail or to learn more about sailing!

JOCELYN
Victoria, British Columbia

Dominik and his wife were truly exceptional hosts. They went above and beyond on this sailing experience to ensure we were comfortable and happy while learning about the surrounding area and participating as much as we’d like with the sailing itself. We were able to see some seals and a bald eagle when we took the row boat out after anchoring/lunch. We are vegetarian/vegan and the food was absolutely stellar.

CHRISTINE & KELSEY
San Diego, California

We had a wonderful time, Dominik and Anya were perfect hosts, their boat is beautiful, and very spacious. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience on the water, it’s a really beautiful part of the world. Dominik was very happy to teach us different elements of sailing and get us involved, but there was no pressure if you wanted to sit back and relax.

HARRIET & CHERILYN
London, United Kingdom

Join us and begin your sailing adventure

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