Basic Cruising (part 1)

2 x 8 hour days

$ 385/ person

Description

This is one of the entry levels in the series of Sail Canada courses on sailing keelboats and on cruising, Two full days on the water learning the basics. Good for individuals with minimal practical on-water experience. This entry-level course builds basic sailing skills with a focus on the operation of the vessel as crew. Candidates completing this course can competently contribute as crew to the operation of a keelboat in moderate daytime conditions. This standard is recommended for those with little boating or sailing experience who want to experience sailing on a keelboat and begin to build basic sailing skills in a relaxed environment and at a comfortable pace. It is a prerequisite for the Basic Cruising Day Skipper Course. Good for experienced Sailors if there is a particular skill you want to master.

Availability & Dates

Good to know

Great for those new to sailing.
Can be completed in 16 hours of sailing.
Get the material ahead of time to study the theory.
Can be done week days or weekends or combined wit the 3 day course.
Great way to find out if sailing is for you.

To view the Sail Canada Requirements and Standards click here

What to bring?

Footwear

Non Scuffing footwear, Boat shoes, Teva-type sandals or tennis shoes. (to see if it scuffs you take it off and slide an edge of the sole on paper)

Clothing

Foul weather/Rain gear, fleece jacket, windbreaker and a sweater layer is good, during summer rain gear is usually not needed.

Personal

Sunglasses with safety string and side protection, sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher), and a cell phone or camera.’

Lunch, drinks, and snacks

Questions

Call or text: 1-250-415-3223

Email: Contact Page

Other Courses

Basic Cruising Standard
Part 2 and 5-Day Course

Part 2 or our 5-day Cruise and Learn. An introductory course, Basic Cruising Standard (Day Skipper) Can be three days in a row or three days one week apart for locals. If you want to go for a liveaboard cruise and learn the same things try the 5-day Cruise and Learn but spend more time on the water.

Goal: To be able to cruise safely in local waters as both skipper and crew in moderate wind and sea conditions by day.

Intermediate Cruising Standard

5 – days and 4 nights Bareboat Skipper Course on the water cruising on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Southern Gulf Islands. With the ultimate goal of being able to cruise safely in local waters as both skipper and crew in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. This course is designed for those with experience on cruising sailboats in tidal waters.

Coastal Navigation

We offer the Basic and Intermediate Navigation at he same time. You study at home on your own schedule, write the Basic exam first and when you pass, we then schedule the Intermediate exam.

Testimonials

From our
Customers

If you are considering taking a sailing course, this is the company to hire. I can not recommend Starlight Sailing Adventures more highly. Gordie is an amazingly patient, calm, cool and collected Skipper with a great sense of humour that sets everyone at ease. Some of the group had sailing experience while others had zero and Gordie, being an incredible teacher, had faith that we could all do every task assigned from docking to tacking and gybing and rescuing our overboard buoy named Bob. Heading ashore in the evenings to some fabulous pubs and walks in the morning was a bonus. It was an experience we will never forget. Thank you Gordie.

We had such a great time sailing with Dallas! This company provides such an excellent service! All team members are very knowledgeable and down to earth. It was just an outstanding experience. If you haven’t tried it yet, you should!

Loved every minute of the trip. I'd definitely recommend it if you've ever wanted to try sailing.

Starlight Sailing Adventures

Basic Cruising (part 1)