Sail Canada Courses
duration &
start/end point
includes
day-sailing format
live-aboard format
Available dates - 2027:
- Day-Sailing - Contact Us
- Live-aboard - See dates for 3-day or 5-day Sailing Tour
overview
This Sail Canada course is recommended for those who want to experience sailing on a keelboat and begin to build basic sailing skills in a relaxed environment and at a comfortable pace.
Sail Canada certificate & logbook
Participants will be issued a Sail Canada certificate upon successful completion of this course, and a Sail Canada Logbook.
Highlights
- Experience two days of sailing a 40-foot sailboat.
- Sail on a comfortable, modern vessel, a Beneteau Oceanis 400, with all amenities and safety equipment.
- Sail within the unique natural surroundings of Desolation Sound.
- Course taught by a qualified Sail Canada instructor.
- Obtain a Sail Canada certificate and open the doors to future sailing opportunities.
- Relax, be amazed by breathtaking views, and create unforgettable memories.
Things to know
Two 7-hour sailing lessons over two days, from 10 am to 5 pm, starting and ending at Cortes Bay. This Program is delivered by a Sail Canada certified instructor through our Calma Sailing school, a Sail Canada registered, and Transport Canada licensed Recreational Boating School. Participants will be issued a Sail Canada certificate upon successful completion of this course. A Sail Canada Logbook is included so you can begin recording your participation in Sail Canada courses and events. For those who wish, a Sail Canada Basic Cruising Skills textbook, used in the Basic Cruising standard, can be provided for $45. 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.
Participants ages 16 and up can attend, up to a maximum of 4 participants. Participants under 19 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian. These training sessions will require short periods of moderate upper body exertion, and a moderate level of arm strength. Participants may experience sun, wind, spray, rain and temperatures consistent with the summertime in southern, coastal British Columbia. Underway the vessel may exhibit irregular motion due to wind and waves. We ask participants to refrain from smoking when aboard the vessel.
A lunch. Sporty comfortable shoes with non-marking white/light soles. A spare warm sweater or fleece. A light rain-proof or windproof jacket. Long or short pants depending on the weather. Hat or toque. Sun-screen. Camera.
Fully refundable for the first 7 days after your booking so you can calmly plan your trip, if the booking is made more than 45 days before the course start time. Cancel more than 90 days before the start time for a full refund minus a 5% booking fee. If you cancel between 90 and 30 days before the start time, you will receive a 50% refund. No refund will be given if you cancel less than 30 days prior to the course start date. A 30% deposit is required at booking. Full payment is due 90 days before the start time. A 100% refund will be given if we cannot 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.
Sailing is the ultimate expression of freedom. Join us and begin your sailing adventure.
We would be happy to discuss other options.
