Start Keelboat Sailing

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.

This is one of the entry level Standards in the series of Sail Canada Standards on sailing keelboats and on cruising. This Standard is the recommended starting point for individuals with minimal or no experience.

The course builds basic sailing skills with a focus on operation of the vessel as crew. You will experience in practice the principles of sailing while participating in the handling of a 40-foot sailboat.

Completion of this Standard will enable the candidate to competently contribute as crew of a keelboat in moderate daytime conditions.Participants will be introduced to basic knowledge on boating and sailing, and to safe practices and good seamanship while underway sailing and motoring.

This two-day, 7-hours per day course, will take us to the nearby waters of Cortes, Marina and Mitlenatch Islands, allowing you to learn in the unique natural surroundings of Desolation Sound.

This Standard provides a great opportunity for those with minimal practical experience to get out on the water with a knowledgeable and experienced individual.

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.

Duration & start/end point

Day-sailing format: Two days, 7 hours per day. Cortes Island.

Includes

Sailing instruction aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 400 & Sail Canada certificate.

Day-Sailing Format

$440 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 $75/person.