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SUMMARY:Anchoring with Confidence | Anchoring Course & Cruising Skills Training in British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:Anchoring in British Columbia is one of the region’s great cruising pleasures. Yet many boaters have never received formal instruction on anchoring techniques\, anchorage selection or overnight anchoring safety. \nAnchoring with Confidence™ helps recreational boaters develop the practical skills and judgment needed to anchor safely throughout British Columbia’s coastal waters. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios\, participants learn how to select anchorages\, deploy and retrieve anchors\, assess holding conditions and respond to changing weather and tidal conditions. \nThis clinic combines practical seamanship with decision-making skills that help skippers understand not only how to anchor\, but when and where to anchor. The result is greater confidence\, safer cruising and more enjoyable time on the water. This is a hands-on intensive weekend focused on anchoring techniques designed to give you the confidence you need to explore and enjoy cruising in the Pacific Northwest. \nJoin us with our partners at Seaport Yacht Charters and learn to Anchor with Confidence. \nIdeal for new owners\, charter clients and coastal cruisers looking to expand their cruising range throughout the Gulf Islands\, Desolation Sound and beyond. \n\nCompetencies\n\nItinerary Planning for Anchor deployment\nScope calculations and tidal considerations\nBottom assessment and holding characteristics\nAnchorage selection and planning\nSwing circle management\nOvernight anchoring procedures\nWeather and wind shift assessment\nStern tie techniques\nAnchor recovery procedures\nEmergency anchoring strategies\nCruising risk management\n\nItinerary\n\nDay 1:  Arrival after 3:00 p.m.\, crew briefing\, weather\, itinerary planning\, departure for first anchorage.\nDay 2 : Anchor setting practice\, transit to new anchorage\, group dinner on board\, overnight at anchor.\nDay 3: Anchor setting practice\, return to Port Sidney at 2:00 p.m.\, debrief.\n\nAll-Inclusive Price: $2\,150 per person\, single occupancy. ($3\,440 double occupancy)\n\nAll meals: Breakfast and lunch aboard. Dinner on board.\nYour own fully appointed cabin with linens and towels (unless you choose to share). PFD (if you don’t wish to use your own).\nOn-Board Expert Instruction\nLots of fun.\nProbably a new friend or two.\n\nCertifications\n\nThis clinic can be supplemented with Coastal Navigation certification for students who have completed their Theory component\, please contact us for details.\n\nPrivate Training Options\n\nIf you want to learn to anchor your own boat\, call us and make an appointment to prepare yourself on your own vessel.\nOptions available to join this experience with the group with your own vessel.\nContact us for more information.
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/anchoring-clinic-seaportyachtcharters/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses in Sidney,Seaport Yacht Charters,Skipper's Mindset
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Shore - Seaside Talks & Training
DESCRIPTION:Paddling\, Expeditions\, Beachcombing & More With Blue Jellyfish SUP Adventures\nThe best part of cruising the coast isn’t always on the boat. Join us for an inspired evening exploring the treasures of the shoreline. Whether you’re new to the water or a seasoned cruiser – there’s always something new to explore at the waters edge. Learn from one of the regions most respected adventure guides\, Pam Martin. Pam built Blue Jellyfish SUP Adventures around the belief that the most extraordinary coastal experiences happen when you slow down\, get close and pay attention. She’ll share how to make the most of your time on and around the shore — wherever your cruise takes you. \n  \nWhat to Expect\n🐙An intimate dockside talk designed for boaters\, paddlers\, and coastal explorers who want to go deeper into the places they cruise through — not just past them. \n🐙Local knowledge. Coastal inspiration. And a few things you won’t find in any guidebook. \n🐙Celebrate World Ocean Week with us and learn how to enjoy the best of the shore as you cruise the coast. \n🐙Whether you’re a beginner to the water or a long-time boater\, exploring the shore never ceases to amaze. \n  \nTake It Further – Put the Mindset into Motion\nReady to apply what you’ve learned?  \n🧰 Book a training or adventure with Blue Jellyfish Adventures – and learn to grow\, glide and explore with ease \n🧰 Visit our Calendar for more. \nEvent Details\n✅ Cost: FREE and open to the public. \n✅ Location: Port Sidney Marina \n✅ Requirements: None! Just bring your curiosity and your questions. \n  \nAbout the Series\nSeaside Talks & Training Series is a weekly dockside program focused on helping you get more from your time on the coast – whether you’re boating\, paddling\, or exploring the water’s edge. \n 
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/seaside-talks-training-exploring-the-shore/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seaside Talks & Training
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SUMMARY:Sail & Power Group Courses in Nanaimo\, B.C.
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready For a Great Summer!\nElevate your skills and have a great time doing it on Vancouver Island.  Join us at Nanaimo Yacht Charters for an immersive\, multi-day courses designed to transform your confidence at the helm. \nWhether you are new to boating\, transitioning from crew to skipper or seeking international certification\, this course is for you. \n\nSchedule\nDeparture Port: Nanaimo\, B.C. \n⏲️Boarding: June 5\, 2026 after 2 p.m. \n⏲️First Day on the Water: June 6\, 2026 \n⏲️Return to Nanaimo: June 13\, 2026 at 10 a.m. \nPassage 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. \n\nCertifications Available\nGraduate with internationally recognized credentials that open doors to global chartering and professional advancement: \n📜Competent Crew/Day Skipper – Canadian Recreational Yachting Association (CRYA) \n📜Coastal Skipper – Canadian Recreational Yachting Association (CRYA) \n📜Bareboat Skipper with ICC – International Yacht Training (IYT) \n\nContact Us to Start Your Voyage
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/sail-power-group-courses-in-nanaimo-b-c-3/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses in Nanaimo
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SUMMARY:Gulf Islands Gourmet Loop
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this delicious journey through the South Coast’s best anchorages\, harbours\, and shoreline restaurants. Learn navigation\, crew and skippering skills while enjoying farmers markets\, gourmet dining\, and Vancouver Island’s vibrant local food scene. \n  \nJune 5-13\, 2026\nDeparting from Nanaimo with Nanaimo Yacht Charters  \nLimited to Eight (8) Vessels \n  \nItinerary Stops\nThetis Island – Clam Bay\, Telegraph Harbour \nSalt Spring Island – Ganges Harbour \nGabriola Island – Montague Harbour \nSaanich Peninsula – Brentwood Bay \nVancouver Island – Genoa Bay\, Ladysmith \nWallace Island – Princess Cove \n  \nCertification Opportunities\n\nIntro to Cruising\nCompetent Crew\nCoastal Navigation\nBareboat Skipper\n\n  \nPrice \nBareboat Charter or Private Vessel Flotilla Fee: $1\,977 CAD\nUp to Six (6) Guests on Board \nIncludes: \n✅ Theory Materials for one (1) Training Certification \n✅ Two (2) Pre-Departure Online Sessions (per vessel) \n✅  Local Provisions Box to Enhance Your On-Board Cooking \n✅  One (1) Fine Dining Experience (excl. alcohol) \n✅  One (1) Guided Shore Experience \n✅  Moorage (3-nights) \n✅  Daily Briefings& Ongoing Coaching \n✅  Evening “Sundowner” Gatherings \nDoes Not Include: Fuel\, Charter fees for Bareboat Vessels or On-Board Instructors \n  \n  \nPer Person (All-Inclusive): $6\,995 CAD\nPrivate Cabin (Discount Pricing for 2nd Person in Shared Cabin \nIncludes: \n✅ All of the items listed plus the costs of the vessel\, moorage\, fuel and onboard instructional skipper. \n✅  Provisions for onboard meals (breakfast\, lunch and dinner) \n✅  Your own fully appointed cabin (unless you choose to share)
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/gulf-islands-gourmet-loop-2/
CATEGORIES:Flotilla
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SUMMARY:On the Hook: Anchoring in Coastal  B.C. - Seaside Talks & Training
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the solitude with more confidence at anchor this season.\nJoin this interactive discussion about the skills and planning needed to turn a good stop into a great one. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n⚓ The Physics: Scope\, bottom types\, and holding power. \n🌊 The Environment: Managing wind\, 15ft tidal swings\, and current. \n🗺️ The Secret Spots: A tour of the best-protected coves on the South Coast. \n🚫 The Red Flags: Common anchoring mistakes (and how to avoid the “midnight shuffle”). \nTake it Further\nAnchoring is the #1 source of stress for new boaters. Use this “Free” talk to bridge to your Private Training: \nStill feeling the “Anchoring Anxiety”? Theory is great\, but there’s no substitute for a “Live Hook” session. We offer Private On-Water Training to practice your approach\, communication\, and setting the hook in real BC conditions.   \nBuilt for Real Coastal Cruising\nThis is practical\, scenario-based learning grounded in real routes and conditions across coastal BC—so you can plan smarter\, cruise farther\, and stay in control. \nAbout the Series\nSeaside Talks & Training Series is a weekly dockside program focused on helping you get more from your time on the coast – whether you’re boating\, paddling\, or exploring the water’s edge.
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/anchoring-techniques-south-coast-bc/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seaside Talks & Training,Talks & Other Events
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SUMMARY:Passage Planning & Coastal Navigation - Seaside Talks & Training
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to go everywhere from Port Renfrew to Howe Sound\n\n\n\nGet out the charts and refresh your skills for a great season. Join us for a passage planning refresher and discussion focused on cruising within 80 nautical miles of Port Sidney Marina. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n💎 Coastal navigation fundamentals and piloting techniques  \n💎 Passage planning and routing strategies  \n💎 Tides\, currents\, and timing considerations  \n💎 Proven itineraries from Port Renfrew to Howe Sound \n\nTake It Further – Put the Mindset into Motion\n 🧰 Hands-On Coaching & Private Training: On-water docking and boat handling training is available by appointment for those who want real-time feedback and technical coaching. Contact us for details. \n 🧰 Certification: Visit our Course Calendar for upcoming skill-building opportunities. \n\nEvent Details\n✅Cost: FREE and open to the public. \n✅Location: Port Sidney Marina \n✅Requirements: None! Just bring your curiosity and your questions. \n\nAbout the Series\nSeaside Talks & Training Series is a weekly dockside program focused on helping you get more from your time on the coast – whether you’re boating\, paddling\, or exploring the water’s edge.
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/seaside-talks-training-passage-planning-coastal-navigation-part-i/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seaside Talks & Training,Talks & Other Events
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SUMMARY:Docking & Boat Handling Workshop - Seaside Talks & Training
DESCRIPTION:Docking isn’t just about technique—it’s about decision-making under pressure.\n\nLearn how to keep your cool in close-quarters at this interactive workshop and practical discussion about close-quarters boat handling\, docking\, and maneuvering in coastal British Columbia. Focuses on real-world boating scenarios on the BC coast—not theory\, not perfection. Just practical tools you can use immediately. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn \nBuild the skills and mindset required to stay calm\, clear\, and in control when space is tight: \n\nDocking strategy and approach planning\nManaging wind\, current\, and confined spaces\nCrew communication and command clarity\nAvoiding common close-quarters mistakes\n\n  \nTake It Further \nReady to apply what you’ve learned?  On-water docking and boat handling training is available by appointment for those who want hands-on coaching and real-time feedback. \nOr visit our Calendar for an upcoming skill-building course. \n  \nAbout the Series\nSeaside Talks & Training Series is a weekly dockside program focused on helping you get more from your time on the coast – whether you’re boating\, paddling\, or exploring the water’s edge. \n 
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/seaside-talks-training-keeping-your-cool-in-close-quarters-docking-boat-handling-seminar/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seaside Talks & Training,Talks & Other Events
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SUMMARY:Sail & Power Group Courses in Nanaimo\, B.C.
DESCRIPTION:Master the Art of Command: Power & Sail Training in Nanaimo\nElevate your skills and have a great time doing it on Vancouver Island.  Join us at Nanaimo Yacht Charters for an immersive\, multi-day courses designed to transform your confidence at the helm. \nWhether you are new to boating\, transitioning from crew to skipper or seeking international certification\, this course is for you. \n\nYour Journey\, Your Route\nAt this level of training\, flexibility is key to mastery. 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. \nProfessional Certifications\nGraduate with internationally recognized credentials that open doors to global chartering and professional advancement: \n\n\nCoastal Skipper – Canadian Recreational Yachting Association (CRYA) \n\n\nBareboat Skipper with ICC – International Yacht Training (IYT) \n\n\n\nContact Us to Start Your Voyage
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/sail-power-group-courses-in-nanaimo-b-c-4/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses in Nanaimo,Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School
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