Starlight Sailing Adventures
Learn to Sail and Have Fun Doing It
Welcome to Starlight Sailing Adventures based in Sooke, BC! We are here to introduce you to sailing, seamanship, and cruising, in our sailboats or yours. Whether you are a beginner or an advances sailor, we have something for everyone. Come join us on the waters of Vancouver Island!
Courses We Offer
Introduction to Sailing
You can start with the 3 to 4 hour Introduction to Sailing/Boating course where you will learn safety, leaving and returning to the dock. The rest of the time we will be out sailing and you can get a feel for what it is like to sail or just practice up on your long forgotten skills
ROC-M (DSC) VHF Marine Radio
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s (ROC) Certificate and is required by anyone using a Marine VHF or MF-HF radio
Basic Cruising (Part 1)
This is one of the entry levels in the series of Sail Canada courses on sailing keelboats and on cruising, Two 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 operation of the vessel as competent crew
Basic Cruising Standard (Part 2)
3-day (Part 2) or 5- day Cruise and Learn (Part 1 and 2). 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
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 as a package. You study at home on your own schedule, write the Basic exam first and when you pass, we then schedule the Intermediate exam
