Cruise & Learn (Van Level 3 5 Day Sail)

5 Days of Fun on the water

This LEVEL THREE course is essentially about pushing your limits beyond the “harbour to harbour” cruising to the upper boundaries of adventure. By exploring the intricacies of sail trim, weather and even night sailing, you and your team will be pushed along towards the next level of seamanship.

This course is carried out on our vessel, Alegria X, which is owned by one of our top instructors. Its purpose is to be the platform to mind better sailors.

This program is delivered in three unique formats: a Weekend Warrior experience over two consecutive weekends, a 5-day journey, and also as part of the LEVEL THREE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE 14-day circumnavigation (See Offshore Course). The experience and memories of this course are unparalleled.

Learning is the Gateway to Having Fun on the Water

Getting Down to Details

Experience Required

LEVEL TWO training or equivalent experience
LEVEL TWO navigation or equivalent experience
VHF / ROC certification
PCOC certification / proof of competency
recognized first aid + CPR certification

Course Format

5 DAY FORMAT

Board first day at 0900 and return on the fifth day by 1700

14 DAY ULTIMATE ADVENTURE FORMAT

(RUN BACK TO BACK WITH OFFSHORE COURSE)

Board first day at 0900 and return on the fourteenth day by 1600

Certifications Possible

SAIL CANADA – ADVANCED CRUISING STANDARD OR INTERNATIONAL YACHT TRAINING’S YACHTMASTER COASTAL

also elements of Offshore in 14 day program, after successful completion of the Advanced Passagemaker program

Included

study materials
certification fees (one program except two for 14 day format)
accommodation aboard the vessel
fuel & moorage fees (where applicable)
meals and beverages (non-alcoholic) aboard for 48 hour sail second weekend or all of the 5 and 14 day programs)

Not Included

personal sailing gear (have good ‘foulies’)
safety harness (can be part of an inflatable life jacket)
strobe light
sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries
food and beverage for first weekend of Weekend Warrior format
transport to and from your starting base

Key Topics Covered

coastal cruising
night sailing
advanced sail trim
standing watches
weather
boat balance
sailing on and off a dock / anchor
navigation theory
remote harbours
preparing for heavy weather and emergencies

What's Next?

BAREBOAT CHARTERS

Upon successful certification, your adventure more than qualifies you to charter here with us at Cooper Boating! The next step is to contact us or to surf this site and book around BC’s beautiful coast and islands.

OFFSHORE CRUISING

Your learning does not have to end here (for those who didn’t do the 14 day adventure). We have our OFFSHORE CRUISING COURSE. This course is for those who are wanting to take their sailing to the highest level. Check it out!

INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

If you are interested in taking your knowledge and passing it on to the next set of on water adventurers, our instructors course is the next step for you. Become certified and lead the very same courses that got you to where you are today!

Please contact our office for further details

Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy

Full payment is due at or within 90 days of a course start date. Cancellations made 91+ days prior to the course start date will be subject to a 10% plus tax cancellation fee. The remainder will be refunded via the original method of payment. Cancellations made less than 91 days prior to the course start date are ineligible for a refund. We cannot accept any changes less than 91 days prior to the course start date.

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE MEDICAL AND CANCELLATION INSURANCE FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND. BEGIN WITH YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL AGENT.

Welcome Aboard!