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Boating School  -  Course rates

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.

 

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 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 you and crew, contact our office for private cruise and learn details

 

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.

Power Yacht

Power Yacht

RPBA - Close Quarters Power RPBA - Bareboat Advanced Power $2,495 PP Low Season (Plus Fuel) $2,495 PP High Season (Plus Fuel) 5 Days

Beginner Sailor

Beginner Sailor

ASA 101 & 103 $1,495 PP Low Season $1,595 PP High Season 5 Days

Intermediate Sailor

Intermediate Sailor

ASA 104 Bareboat Skipper - Intemediate $1,495 PP Low Season $1,595 PP High Season 5 Days

Advanced Coastal Cruising

Advanced Coastal Cruising

ASA 106 Group size 6

Around Vancouver Island

Around Vancouver Island

ASA 106 Advanced -Yacht Master $4,295 Per Person Around Vancouver Island 14 days plus

Coastal Navigation

Coastal Navigation

ASA 105 Navigation $339 with tools

Catamaran

Catamaran

ASA 104 Bareboat ASA 114 Catamaran Private courses available. $2,699 Low Season $2,999 High Season PP for a group of 6 4 Days

Cat Beginner

Cat Beginner

ASA 101 & 103 Private course only

Winery Tours

Winery Tours

Introduction to Sailing 6 persons Visit wineries while we introduce you to sailing 2 Days

Offshore Ucluelet

Offshore Ucluelet

ASA 106 Offshore 7 days to Ucluelet $2,695 Per Person

Offshore 14 Days

Offshore 14 Days

Around Vancouver island with offshore certification on a Catamaran Private courses only

Course schedule

Catamaran ASA 101/103/104/114 the Prices include

  • nights live aboard accommodation (linens)

  • Instruction & course materials

  • Breakfast, lunch and supper and snacks etc

  • Should you prefer private instruction for you and crew, see

 

Monohull ASA 101/103 or 104 the Prices include

  • 5 nights live aboard accommodation ( linens )

  • Instruction & course materials

  • breakfast, lunch and supper and snacks etc

  • Should you prefer private instruction for you and crew, see

 

Power RPBA -Close quarters & Bareboat Skipper Advanced Power the Prices include

  • nights live aboard accommodation ( linens)

  • Instruction & course materials

  • breakfast, lunch and supper and snacks etc

  • fuel cost split between students

  • Should you prefer private instruction for you and crew, contact us today for rates and availability

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.

 

Booking Policy: A 50% deposit is required to hold your reservation. Your contract and pack will be mailed to you. The balance is due 90 days before departure. Payment can be made by email transfer, personal cheque, Visa or Master Card. Terms may vary for longer term programs. We recommend you purchase trip cancellation/interruption insurance* all prices subject to change

Course schedule
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