Sail Canada Courses
duration &
start/end point
Day-sailing format: Two days, 6 hours per day. Cortes Island.
includes
Sailing instructions on a Beneteau Oceanis 400 & Sail Canada certificate.
day-sailing format
$395 CAD/person. Up to 4 independent participants can book one course.
live-aboard format
Can add this SKS course to the 3-day Sailing Tour for $70/person.
Available dates - 2024:
- Day-Sailing - No Availability
- Live-aboard - May 20-22 (Completed)
- Live-aboard - June 10-12 (Completed)
- Live-aboard - July 15-17 (Completed)
- Live-aboard - August 26-28 (Waitlist)
- Live-aboard - September 10-12 (Waitlist)
overview
This Standard 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.
You can begin recording your participation in Sail Canada courses and events in the included Sail Canada Logbook. For those anticipating future training, a Sail Canada Basic Cruising Skills textbook, used in the Basic Cruising standard, can be provided for $60.
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
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 $60. 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. 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 the first 7 days after your booking so you can calmly plan your trip, if the booking is made more than 14 days before the lesson start time. Cancel more than 21 days before the start time for a full refund minus a 5% booking fee. If you cancel 21 days or less before the start time you will receive a 50% refund. A 30% deposit is required at booking. Full payment is due 30 days before the start time. 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.
Sailing is the ultimate expression of freedom. Join us and begin your sailing adventure.
We would be happy to discuss other options.
