Boating Training & Curated Coastal Experiences at Brentwood Bay Resort
Your Coastal Adventure Starts Here
Voyage Makers is a regional boating education company based at the Marina at Brentwood Bay Resort. We offer practical, experience-based education focused on seamanship, sound judgment and getting the most from the cruising lifestyle. Whether you are stepping aboard for the first time, building the confidence to explore farther or preparing to experience the best of bareboat chartering through journeys shaped around food and place, Brentwood Bay is the perfect starting point for discovering coastal British Columbia.
Make Brentwood Bay Resort Your Home Base for Adventure
Make Brentwood Bay Resort your homebase for the perfect coastal B.C. experience. Voyage Makers provides on-water education focused on the best of the cruising lifestyle.
Begin by choosing the sail or power boat that best meets your groups needs. Each day includes boat handling, passage planning, navigation, docking and anchoring. Each itinerary is crafted to immerse you in the very best of coastal B.C.
Ideal for guests preparing for charters, building boating skills or seeking a richer way to experience Vancouver Island, these journeys connect time on the water with the tastes and stories of the coast.
- Experiences designed to your group's needs
- Resort luxury meets coastal cruising
- Port to Palate culinary experiences
- Bareboat chartering on sail and power
Learning to Sail from the Resort
Voyage Makers offers a private half- and full-day introductory sailing experiences for resort guests, visitors and local residents who want to learn in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No previous sailing experience is required.
Learn the basics of boat handling, sail trim, crew communication and onboard safety while exploring the calm, protected waters of Saanich Inlet – one of British Columbia’s most beautiful coastal waterways.
If you’re curious about sailing, considering bareboat chartering or just want an unforgettable way to experience the coast, this is an accessible first step into British Columbia’s boating lifestyle.
- 1/2-Day Private Training (4-Guests): $699
- Full-Day Private Training (up to 4-Guests): $1299
- Multi-Day Opportunities Availalbe
- Certifications and skill-focused training options
Brentwood Bay Resort
Training for Sail and Power Boat Owners
Better Decisions. Greater Confidence. More Coast Ahead.
We teach more than boating skills. We teach you how to think like a skipper – and build the judgment to make better decisions. Because going farther takes more than knowing how to handle the boat.
- Docking & Close-Quarters Handling
- Coastal Navigation & Passage Planning
- Multi-Day Certification Courses
- Skills-Clinics & Coaching for Longer Passages
- Vessel Systems Reviews & Manuals
Marina at Brentwood Bay Resort
Brentwood Bay Resort is more than our home base—it is part of the experience.
Set within the calm, forested waters of a glacial fjord, the marina offers an exceptional starting point for exploring Saanich Inlet, nearby Tod Inlet and the Southern Gulf Islands.
The best coastal adventures should be as rewarding ashore as they are underway.