Cruise & Learn (Van Level 2 5 Day Sail)

5 Days of Fun on the water

At this point, you have the rudiments of boat handling and basic navigation in hand. Now it is time for you to enhance and expand those skills with instruction on boat handling, navigation and systems so that you are comfortable and capable with longer charters and bigger vessels. This Level Two program, in the 5-day format, is about exploring a little further away and experiencing adventure.

“Days were filled with the exhilaration of sailing, wonderful scenery, interesting new places to visit and the tranquility of mooring in quiet harbours and coves.” Reidun Eggen for THE PROVINCE newspaper

This program is essential for those looking to take charge of piloting a vessel into unfamiliar territory using more techniques and resources.

Learning is the Gateway to Having Fun on the Water

Getting Down to Details

Experience Required

LEVEL 1 Navigation (or equivalent experience)
VHF (ROC) Certification
Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC)

Course Format

A 5-day liveaboard format
Courses begin first day at 1500 hours and end last day at 1500 hours

Certifications Possible

Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Standard

Included

study materials
certification fees (one standard)
accommodation
fuel & moorage fees
meals aboard

Not Included

personal sailing gear (have good ‘foulies’)
sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries
alcoholic beverages (you may bring for times when the course is ‘signed off’)
transport to and from your starting base

Key Topics Covered

sail trim
larger boat handling
modern yacht systems
practical passage planning
weather
rules of the road
ropework
emergency preparedness and drills
and more

What's Next?

BAREBOAT CHARTERS

Upon successful certification, your Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Standard will qualify you to charter here with us at Cooper Boating! The next step is to contact us and book a charter for you to navigate freely around BC’s beautiful coast and islands. Not sure? Do your first as a Flotilla

ADVANCED AND OFFSHORE CRUISING

Your learning does not have to end here. For those who are seeking to take their skills and knowledge to even greater heights and larger extremes, we have both our ADVANCED CRUISING COURSE and our OFFSHORE CRUISING COURSE. These courses are for those who are wanting to push their limits beyond the ‘harbor to harbor’ cruising. Check it out!

CLINICS

If you are looking to further your development and knowledge on the water, we have a few clinics that you will help you here at Cooper Boating. Join us for one of our following clinics: DOCKING, ANCHORING, and DIESEL ENGINES.

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.

COURSES MAY BE CANCELED IF CLASS SIZE DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

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

Welcome Aboard!