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ON-SHORE LEARNING & EVENTS
April 19 -- Women on the Water Seminar
May 9 -- Grand Banks Rendezvous at Roche Harbour
May 17 -- Safe Boating Awareness Week Celebration at Coal Harbour, Vancouver B.C.
May 24 -- Safe Boating Awareness Week Celebration at Port Sidney Marina
May 26-29 -- SVOP Training with Lands End Marine at the Brentwood Bay Resort & Marina
May 30 -- SDV-BS Training with Lands End Marine at the Brentwood Bay Resort & Marina
ON-WATER EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES
July 17-23 -- Summer BBQ in the Gulf Islands
Aug. 23-29 -- Circumnavigation of Salt Spring Island
Sept. 19-25 -- Women's Milemaker Adventure
Dec. 2-12 -- BVI Flotilla, Nanny Cay - Contact us for Details
CERTIFICATION COURSES FOR INDIVIDUALS & SMALL GROUPS
Sail & Power Courses Departing Nanaimo, B.C.
June 7-14 -- Women's Beginner & Intermediate Sail Training
Sept. 13-27 -- Advanced - Circumnavigation of Vancouver Island
Sail & Power Courses Departing Sidney, .B.C.
May, June & September Dates for Individual Group Courses to be published.
CREATE YOUR OWN COURSE FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE VACATION
Any course can be enjoyed in the privacy of your own group, at the location of your choice, on dates that meet your schedule. Contact us to create a custom course.
Become Part of the Spring Migration.
Learn anchoring & safe boat-handling that respects bird sanctuaries, nesting zones & other sensitive ecosystems.
Apply your coastal navigation exercises to expertise provided by the B.C. Bird Trail to enjoy on-water bird viewing while you practice coastal navigation & decision-making when weather is dynamic & winds are a little less predictable.
Itinerary based on bird-count reports & migratory patterns.
May 16-21, 2025 (Preboard May 15)
5-days/6-nights
for Sail & Power Boaters
Join us as an Individual or Group
aboard a Charter Vessel or Your Own Private Boat.
See Booking Details below for details
Fall in Love with Boating (and B.C.)
The perfect blend of adventure & skill building for new boaters, skippers seeking coaching & fun in B.C. at the peak of summer.
Learn to relax & have more fun while managing busy marinas & work as a supportive team. Gain coastal navigation experience while enjoying long days exploring the region. Fall in love with the Gulf Islands, where celebrated pit masters (gluten-free and vegetarian options available) & local breweries make this cruise as delicious as it is educational.
July 17-23, 2025 (Preboard July 16)
6-Days/7-Nights
for Sail & Power Boaters
Join us as an Individual or Group
aboard a Charter Vessel or Your Own Private Boat.
See Booking Details below for details
Cruise in the Heart of the Gulf Islands
Take home lessons in anchoring, mooring and docking that will lead you to greater enjoyment (and safety) as a team and a greater appreciation of this very special corner of the world.
This fun, innovative course focuses on practical boat handling & coastal navigation to increase your confidence on the water.
Learn decision-making for successful (and restful) anchoring and navigation and how to have a fun, relaxing time on the water.
August 23-29, 2025 (Preboard Aug. 22)
6-Days/7-Nights
for Sail Boaters
Join us as an Individual or Group
aboard a Charter Vessel or Your Own Private Boat.
See Booking Details Below for Details
Find Your Joy - Meet New Friends
Spend a week with friends new and old on a delicious Adventure designed to provide coaching and skill-building for women boaters at all levels of skill.
Practice anchoring, coastal navigation and develop your skippering skills alongside encouraging women instructors who focus on helping you become confident and competent as you reach your goals.
Sept. 19-25, 2025 (Preboard Sept. 18)
6-Days/7-Nights
for Sail & Power Boaters
Join us as an Individual or Group
aboard a Charter Vessel or Your Own Private Boat.
See Booking Details Below for Details
Grandeur & Expert Coaching
Experience one of the most beautiful fjords in North America on a magical journey to Princess Louisa Provincial Marine Park.
Learn how to cross the Salish Sea & navigate complex weather, tides & currents on a journey as challenging as it is breathtaking.
Highlights include stops at Pender Harbour, the ‘Venice of British Columbia’, Secret Cove, Lasquitti Island, & two days exploring the tranquil beauty of Princess Louisa Inlet Marine Park.
Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
8-days/9-nights
for Power Boaters
Join us as an Individual or Group
aboard a Charter Vessel or Your Own Private Boat.
See Booking Details Below for Details
Bear & Salmon & Rapids - Oh MY!
Share the shore with bears, salmon and the company of fellow explorers on this journey into the fjords of the southern Coastal B.C. Mountains through the Discovery Islands & Desolation Sound.
Cruise in awe of some of the grandest fjords in the world on this journey through rugged coastal mountains rising nearly 10,000 feet from emerald waters that reach depths of more than 2100 feet.
Learn from the people who know it best as you learn to navigate fast currents & large tides in the region’s most challenging rapids.
Highlights include: Toba Wilderness Resort & dinner at the Dent Island Marina.
Spring 2026
11-days/12-nights
for Power Boaters
Join us as an Individual or Group
aboard a Charter Vessel or Your Own Private Boat.
See Booking Details Below for Details
Costs & Booking Confirmation
All-Inclusive Educational Fee starting at $4999 CAD. One person per cabin. 35% off for 2nd person in shared cabin.
Educational Fee Includes: on-board meals, one gourmet group dining experience, special shore excursion, certification materials, daily instruction & fully appointed vessel.
50% deposit required to confirm booking.
Payment in full due 60-days prior to arrival.
Costs & Booking Confirmation
Educational Fee starting at $4100* CAD
Education Fee Includes: moorage, local provision box for first day, gourmet group dining experience and shore excursion for 2, fully appointed vessel, training materials & expert coaching.
*Bareboat Charters pricing based on vessel selected by clients.
*On-board expert instructors priced separately.
40% deposit on charter vessel required to confirm booking. Payment in full for charter vessel plus Educational Fee due 60-days prior to departure.
Extraordinary Experiences
We sweat the small stuff: We take the time to ensure that you experience the best of each local community we visit, enjoy local provisions & meet local guides who know each region best.
We go beyond the skills: Our itineraries go beyond a typical skills-based course.
Learn how to raft in busy anchorages, navigate sensitive habitats & work with teams of experienced instructors who will teach you decision-making skills that will enhance your leadership skills - wherever you choose to apply them.
We focus on you: Expect to get to know us long before you arrive, finalizing our itineraries in the weeks before your arrival to allow for weather changes & any special requests.
Contact Us
Canada: 250-800-6001
WhatsApp & US: 206-949-6085
1 Cooperage Place, Victoria, British Columbia V9A 7J9, Canada
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