Women’s Only Sail in Nanaimo

Get Ready For a Great Summer!
Elevate your skills and have a great time doing it with Marla Hedman. The perfect get away, refresher or mileage builder – for women of all skill levels.
Join us at Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School for an immersive, multi-day courses designed to transform your confidence at the helm.
Whether you are new to boating, transitioning from crew to skipper or seeking international certification, this course is for you.
Itinerary
Departure: Nanaimo B.C. at Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School
⏲️Preboard June 21, 2026 after 2 p.m. at Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School
⏲️First day of sailing: June 22, 2026 – Destination the Gulf Islands (Itinerary to be set with students as part of the course)
⏲️Disembarking: June 28, 2026 at noon
Passage planning and your specific itinerary are integrated into the curriculum, allowing the weather, sea conditions and your personal goals to dictate the voyage. You won’t just follow a path; you’ll learn how to create one.
Certifications Available
📜Competent Crew/Day Skipper – Canadian Recreational Yachting Association (CRYA)
📜Coastal Skipper – Canadian Recreational Yachting Association (CRYA)
📜Bareboat Skipper with ICC – International Yacht Training (IYT)

