Sidney Basic Cruise & Learn - Southern Gulf Islands - Peak Season

Experience cruising life on a 5 day, fully provisioned sail through the Southern Gulf Islands leaving from Sidney, BC. Follow the winds and find the best scenery as you learn about seamanship, safety, anchoring, navigation and boat handling under sail and power. Successful students are awarded the Canadian Yachting Association's Basic Cruising Standard and Coast Guard Operator's License.

Students write two exams at the end of the course in order to complete the certification process. Please read manuals provided prior to boarding the boat.

Further dates in the Off Season: $1,299

Course departs from Port Sidney Marina in Sidney.

All dates are from 3pm Sunday - 5pm Friday (with the exception of a couple long weekend dates where the course starts on a Wednesday at 3pm and ends the following Monday at 5pm)

IYT course certification may be available; inquire by phone. The IYT Crew certificate will be an additional $100 for course materials, passport and certification.

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