Sailing Tours

You will immerse yourself in an experience like never before, calming the mind while heightening the senses, disengaging from the busy, man-made world to instead connect with the natural one. These trips will leave you with an enduring impression of awe and respect for our natural world, and a sense of gratitude for the experience.
1 day

Sailing Experience

3 day

Sailing Adventure

5/7 day

Sailing Expedition

1 day

Sailing Experience

duration &
start/end point

5-hour trip from Cortes Island.

includes

Sailing excursion with instructions on a Beneteau Oceanis 400. Vegetarian lunch with dessert.

per person

$190 CAD/person. Up to 4 independent guests can book one trip.

private group rate

$680 CAD/max. 4 guests. Book just for your own group.

Available dates - 2024:
overview
While sailing from Cortes Island and exploring the nearby waters, you will experience the unique natural surroundings of Desolation Sound. Our trip will last for 5 hours, sailing by Cortes, Marina, and Mitlenatch Islands.
You will experience in practice the principles of sailing and have the opportunity to participate in the handling of a 40-foot sailboat. Although the winds are always different, we will try to sail as much as possible for beauty and sustainability.
A vegetarian lunch, at anchor in a bay, composed of local, high-quality products, and including dessert, will be a highlight. There will be time to immerse yourself in the beauty of the ocean with its unusual deep dark turquoise color, to relax your senses with the calming sound of the waves and be amazed by breathtaking views where mountains rise out of the ocean and small islands delight with their unique landscape. A sight of the ocean wildlife will create unforgettable memories and leave a feeling of gratitude for our oceans.

Highlights

Things to know

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Tailored introductory sailing instructions. A lunch composed of local, high-quality products is included. Much effort is put into the lunch to make it as memorable as the trip. Safety equipment such as PFDs will be provided. Our sailboat is a comfortable, modern, 40-foot sailing vessel (Beneteau Oceanis 400), with all the required amenities and safety equipment.

Guests ages 16 and up can attend, up to a maximum of 4 guests. Guests under 19 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian. The activity level is light and is appropriate for beginners. Guests may experience sun, wind, spray, rain and temperatures consistent with the season in southern, coastal British Columbia. Underway the vessel may exhibit irregular motion due to wind and waves. We ask guests to refrain from smoking when aboard the vessel.

A spare warm sweater or fleece. A light rain-proof or windproof jacket. Hat or toque. Sun-screen. Sporty comfortable shoes with non-marking white/light soles. Long or short pants depending on the weather. Camera.

Fully refundable for up to 7 days before the trip departure time or receive a 50% refund if you cancel less than 7 days before departure. Receive a full refund within 24 hours of booking if the trip is booked less than 7 days before
departure, and a 50% refund thereafter. Full payment is due at booking. A 100% refund will be given if we can’t sail due to extreme weather conditions or safety issues. See our Terms of Service for details.

Prices are shown in Canadian dollars, and are subject to a 5% Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). All prices are subject to change without notice.

Join us and begin your sailing adventure

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