Take the next step in your sail education with our Basic Cruising Standard course.
Over three days of hands-on sailing in beautiful BC, you’ll build on the skills from the Start Keelboat Standard and gain the confidence to handle a cruising sailboat.
Whether you’re aiming for a Basic Crew or Basic Cruising certification, our experienced instructor will guide you through these sailing lessons in Vancouver Island, helping you grow as a sailor.
This Sail Canada accredited course teaches you how to safely crew or skipper a 6 to 10-meter sloop-rigged keelboat with either an inboard or outboard motor in moderate sea and wind conditions.
Session A Start Keelboat Standard.
Note: If you have prior sailing experience but no formal certification, you can challenge the Basic Cruising Standard. However, you must have the skill set covered in the Start Keelboat Standard
3 Day, Weekend Sailing Lessons
30 CAD for Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate (PCOC)
[Price] CAD for manual
A packed lunch
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Complete after Start Keelboat Standard and receive the full Basic Cruising/Crew Standard certification.
Secure your spot today and start your sailing lessons in BC!
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Sail Canada Certified Sailing School & Charter Company Canoe Cove Marina, Sidney, BC | Vancouver Island
