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Group courses for sail, power & catamaran
Departing from Sidney B.C. with NW Explorations
Invest in the Unforgettable Learn On Your Boat or Abroad
Departing from Nanaimo B.C. with Nanaimo Yacht Charters
SAIL
March 20-22, 2026
Keeping Your Cool in Close Quarters
Docking Workshop & On-Water Training
March 23-27, 2026
Skipper's Mindset Clinic
Intensive Course on Anchoring, Navigation & Decision-Making
April 28-May 4, 2026
Coastal/Bareboat Skipper
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POWER
March 20-22, 2026
Keeping Your Cool in Close Quarters
Docking Workshop & On-Water Training
March 23-27, 2026
Skipper's Mindset Clinic
Intensive Course on Decision-Making, Navigation & Anchoring
April 28-May 4, 2026
Coastal/Bareboat Skipper
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COASTAL NAVIGATION
Schedule Anytime!
An essential skill for all Pacific Northwest boaters. Join this hybrid course that includes theory, hands-on charting, guided online sessions and practical on-water training.
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Private Courses
Create an experience for your group on sail or power at NW Explorations.
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PRICING & OTHER DETAILS ABOUT COURSES IN SIDNEY B.C.
Departing from Nanaimo B.C. with Nanaimo Yacht Charters
Invest in the Unforgettable Learn On Your Boat or Abroad
Departing from Nanaimo B.C. with Nanaimo Yacht Charters
2026 EDUCATIONAL FLOTILLA
June 5–13 - Gulf Islands Gourmet Loop
July 29–Aug. 9 - Desolation Sound
Sept. 4–19 - North Island Explorer
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CATAMARAN
April 9-13, 2026
IYT Catamaran Endorsement
April 17-25, 2026
Bareboat Skipper
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SAIL
April 17-25, 2026
Competent Crew/Day Skipper
Coastal/Bareboat Skipper
May 15-23, 2026
Competent Crew/Day Skipper
Coastal/Bareboat Skipper
June 5-13, 2026
Competent Crew/Day Skipper
Coastal/Bareboat Skipper
July 29-Aug. 9, 2026
Coastal/Bareboat Skipper
Aug. 21-29. 2026
Competent Crew/Day Skipper
Coastal/Bareboat Skipper
Sept. 4-19, 2026
Around Vancouver Island
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POWER
April 17-25, 2026
Competent Crew/Day Skipper
Coastal/Bareboat Skipper
May 15-23, 2026
Competent Crew/Day Skipper
Coastal/Bareboat Skipper
June 5-13, 2026
Competent Crew/Day Skipper
Coastal/Bareboat Skipper
Aug. 21-29. 2026
Competent Crew/Day Skipper
Coastal/Bareboat Skipper
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Private Courses
Create an experience for your group on sail, power or catamaran at
Invest in the Unforgettable Learn On Your Boat or Abroad
Invest in the Unforgettable Learn On Your Boat or Abroad
Invest in the Unforgettable Learn On Your Boat or Abroad
CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Looking or something different - or more advanced? Wish you could learn in other parts of British Columbia or the world?
Give us a call - we can take you there!
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PRIVATE TRAINING
ABOARD YOUR VESSEL
Learn on your own boat in your home port. Or call us to help you deliver your boat to it's new home or to complex areas for bigger adventures.
We come to you.
Everywhere in British Columbia.
Anywhere Worldwide.
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INTERNATIONAL TRAININGS & ADVENTURES
The best of both worlds. Enjoy theory and classroom in the comforts of home and put your skills to the test in the country of your choice.
Explore the world by boat or see if you have what it takes to live and cruise offshore.
Learn to charter in the country of your choice.
Women's Trainings, Adventures & Retreats
ON WATER TRAINING & ADVENTURES
May 7-10, 2026
Mother's Day Retreat
Add miles to your resume, rest & relax on this cruise through the Gulf Islands. Enjoy fine dining, great conversation and a get-away with friends new and old.
Departing Sidney, B.C.
May 15-23, 2026
Competent Crew/Day Skipper - Power
Bareboat Skipper - Power
Departing Nanaimo, B.C.
June 5-13, 2026
Competent Crew/Day Skipper Sail
Bareboat Skipper Sail
Departing Nanaimo, B.C.
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RETREATS & SPECIAL EVENTS
March 21, 2026
Psychology of Voyaging
Presented by Elizabeth Brown Shaw with Bluewater Cruising Association
Sidney, B.C.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS & COACHES
training flotillas for all skill levels
GULF ISLANDS GOURMET LOOP
GULF ISLANDS GOURMET LOOP
GULF ISLANDS GOURMET LOOP
June 5-13, 2026 (Preboard June 5)
8-Days/Nights
For Sail Boaters
Build your navigation, crew and skippering skills on a cruise as delicious as it is educational. Enjoy gourmet dining, farmers markets and the best tastes of Vancouver Island as you explore the South Coast’s best anchorages, harbours and shoreline restaurants.
Open to sailors at all skills levels.
Certification & Training Focus:
Introduction to Cruising, Competent Crew, Bareboat Skipper and Coastal Navigation
Itinerary Stops
(Weather Dependent)
Thetis Island, Salt Spring Island,
Gabriola Island, Brentwood Bay, Wallace Island and more.
Join as an Individual or Group
aboard a Charter Vessel or Your Own Private Boat.
DESOLATION SOUND EXPLORER
GULF ISLANDS GOURMET LOOP
GULF ISLANDS GOURMET LOOP
July 29-Aug. 9, 2026 (Preboard July 29)
12-Days/Nights
For Sail Boaters
Gain valuable seamiles and learn advanced navigation and anchoring skills as we explore waterfalls and the incredible shoreline of the Sunshine Coast, Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands during the most beautiful time of year.
Open to sailors at all skills levels.
Certification & Training Focus: Coastal Navigation, Coastal/Bareboat Skipper (IYT-ICC)
Itinerary Stops
(Weather Dependent)
Pender Harbour, Secret Cove, Toba Wilderness Marina, Cortez Island,
West Redonda Island, Quadra Island and more.
Join us as an Individual or Group
aboard a Charter Vessel or Your Own Private Boat.
NORTH ISLAND EXPLORER
GULF ISLANDS GOURMET LOOP
NORTH ISLAND EXPLORER
Sept. 4-19, 2026 (Preboard Sept. 4, 2026)
15-Days/Nights
For Sail Boaters
Prepare for more adventurous explorations at home and abroad as you refine your seamanship in dynamic fall weather. Experience world-class rapids, sail the Johnstone Strait and experience the Discovery Islands and Broughton Archipelago on this magical fall adventure..
Open to sailors ready to participate in an advanced course.
Certification & Training Focus: Coastal Navigation, Yachtmaster Coastal (IYT)
Itinerary Stops & Passes
(Weather Dependent)
This course will explore areas north of Nanaimo to the Johnstone Strait. Course participants will create the itinerary together as part of the course.
Join us as an Individual or Group
aboard a Charter Vessel or Your Own Private Boat.
FLotilla booking details
PRICING PER PERSON FOR INDIVIDUALS & SMALL GROUPS
PRICING PER PERSON FOR INDIVIDUALS & SMALL GROUPS
PRICING PER PERSON FOR INDIVIDUALS & SMALL GROUPS
Costs & Booking Confirmation
All-Inclusive Educational Fee starting at $6,995 CAD. One person per cabin. 40% 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.
PRICING FOR PRIVATE BOATS & BAREBOAT CHARTERS
PRICING PER PERSON FOR INDIVIDUALS & SMALL GROUPS
PRICING PER PERSON FOR INDIVIDUALS & SMALL GROUPS
Costs & Booking Confirmation
Educational Fee starting at $1,997* CAD
Education Fee Includes: moorage, local provision box, gourmet group dining experience and shore excursion, 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.
MORE THAN JUST TRAINING
PRICING PER PERSON FOR INDIVIDUALS & SMALL GROUPS
MORE THAN JUST TRAINING
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.