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Boating School

Basic Skipper   |  Intermediate Skipper |  Advanced Skipper |  Offshore  | Navigation  |  NEW!  Racing

Learn from the

Professionals

 

Our Cruise 'n Learn vacations are a step-by-step

instructional, live-aboard program for those who

want to become competent cruising sailors or

power boaters. In a week of fun and excitement

in the Gulf Islands we can teach you how to sail,

handle a yacht and navigate safely through coastal waters.

These comprehensive packages include your boat,

instructor, course material, provisioning, bedding, and

moorage. All you bring is your desire to learn.Our

different course levels promise to challenge even the

most experienced sailors. Cruise 'n Learn courses are an

all inclusive package sold on a per/person basis.

 

Should you & your crew prefer private instruction  see .

 

As a cruising school, we provide the highest level of instruction, from beginner to offshore,

by using the most comprehensive and modern methods of instruction, the most personable and

knowledgeable instructors and the finest yachts. To ensure optimum personal attention, there is a limit

to the number of students per course.  ​

 

We have chosen certification for international recognition, unsurpassed beginner to offshore modular workbook system, and the quality of instructors developed by the clinics. Our certification also qualifies the holder for significant insurance discounts on privately owned vessels and meets the requirements for the Canadian Coast Guard Operator Licensing Standard.

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Prices include:

  • 5 nights live aboard accommodation (linens) 

  • 4PM on Sunday, Instructor carries out Orientation, you visit town, have dinner and sleep aboard

  • Instruction & course materials for the certification of your choice, recommend ASA 

  • breakfast, lunch and supper and snacks etc

  • You learn the art of sailing

    • cooking aboard, navigator, skipper and keeping the yacht tidy.

  • a few nights at anchor and in docks of the teams choice.

  • Return to dock on Friday around 2PM, clean up, complete exams and all documentation. 

  • Off you go with some real good sailing skills and ready for your next level of training. 

  • Ask about IPC logbook for international recognition. 

  • Should you prefer private instruction for yourself and  your crew, contact our office for private cruise and learn details

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Additional Costs:​

  • ASA Certification Fee:      $80 per person (Includes certificate & 1 year membership )

  • IPC Fee :    $60  - International Proficiency Certificate

  • ASA Exams:      $20 per exam    (ASA-105 $45)

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As a sailing school, we provide the highest level of instruction, from beginner to offshore, by using the most comprehensive and modern methods of instruction, the most personable and knowledgeable instructors and the finest yachts. To ensure optimum personal attention, there is a limit to the number of students per course.  ​

 

We have chosen certification for international recognition, unsurpassed beginner to offshore modular workbook system, and the quality of instructors developed by the clinics. Our certification also qualifies the holder for significant insurance discounts on privately owned vessels and meets the requirements for the Canadian Coast Guard Operator Licensing Standard.

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