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SUMMARY:Mother's Day - Women's Training Rendezvous at Port Browning Marina
DESCRIPTION:Confidence Where It Counts\nPort Sidney Marina & Port Browning Marina\n  \nGet your feet wet as skipper\, build your skills and enjoy a weekend of skill-building on this weekend rendezvous designed to help you build miles and confidence. \n  \nItinerary \n\nFriday Depart Port Sidney or meet at Port Browning by 4 p.m. for a potluck dinner.\nSaturday Group Breakfast on the Docks. Morning Class. Day of Practical Docking & Line Handling. Dinner at Port Browning.\nSunday Group Breakfast & Morning Class. Docking & Line Handling Practice. Departure by 1 p.m.\n\n  \nThe Boats*\n\nBring your own boat. (*Optional Coaching Session and Crew Matching available for women who want to use this trip as a first trip as skipper.\nCharter a boat with our partners at Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School or Seaport Yacht Charters.\nJoin us as an individual aboard a group boat (minimum 3-participants).\n\n*Limited to 4-boats to ensure sufficient time for focused training. \n  \nCertifications Available\nOpportunities to gain the following certifications: Intro to Cruising\, Competent Crew or Day Skipper. Join us for a weekend of learning to help you gain more confidence and skill. \n  \nCosts\n\n$350 Per Person\n$250 for Certification Materials (Optional)\nCosts of Charter Vessels – Quotes Available Upon Request\n\n\nFor More Information\nContact us  at info@thevoyagemakers.com \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/womens-training-rendezvous/
LOCATION:Sidney\, B.C. & Port Browning Marina\, Pender Island\, Sidney\, B.C. & Port Browning Marina\, Pender Island\, Sidney\, B.C. & Port Browning Marina\, Pender Island\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses in Sidney,Flotilla
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260723T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T192649
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SUMMARY:Taste of B.C.: Coastal Provisioning & the Art of Dining Well
DESCRIPTION:Tastings. Conversation. Coastal inspiration. Everything you need for a delicious summer.\nLiving and eating well while exploring coastal B.C. shouldn’t be a chore – it should be part of the adventure. Voyage Makers and Missy Goes Boating invite you to the 2nd Annual Taste of B.C. at Port Sidney Marina for an afternoon of tastings\, conversation and coastal inspiration. \nDive into the flavours of coastal B.C. and learn the best ways to make your summer delicious. Whether you are a seasoned cruiser or just like to live well – gain new ideas for provisioning plans and how to entertain well on board. Get an exclusive first look at new culinary guides designed to change your life afloat. \n\nBook Launch\nGet an exclusive first look at new culinary guides designed to elevate your life afloat. \nEverything you need to entertain with style by Missy Gervais: \n🍳 Coastal Galley: Clever tips for provisioning and cooking on modern boats. \n🍸 Aft Deck Society: Master the “Art of the Docktail”. \n🍽️ Teak Table: Tips for elegant entertaining on board. \nVoyage Makers curated culinary guide to coastal B.C. \n📖 Port to Palate™: Our insiders guide to the best places to dine\, provision and taste the best of coastal B.C. \n\nTastings\n🐙 Local Tastings: Sample flavors from BC’s finest local vendors. \nEvent Details\n✅Location: Port Sidney Marina \n✅Tickets On Sale Now \n\nAbout the Series\nSeaside Talks & Training Series is a weekly dockside program presented by Voyage Makers Coastal Adventures 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/port-to-palate-coastal-bc-tasting-event-spring-2026-culinary-guide-launch/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Port to Palate,Seaside Talks & Training,Talks & Other Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T100000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T193000
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SUMMARY:Journeys Beyond the Gulf Islands - Seaside Talks & Training
DESCRIPTION:Go further and get ready for longer distances\, faster currents and changing tidal flows.\n  \nGo beyond the gulf islands – with Salish Sea Pilot\nPrepare for an unforgettable summer with our tips on the best places to rest and relax.  \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💎How to select safe\, comfortable and protected anchorages  \n💎Proven itineraries to Desolation Sound\, the Discovery Islands\, the Broughtons to Kitimat. \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.
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/seaside-talks-training-at-port-sidney-marina-passage-planning-part-ii/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260621T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260629T100000
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CREATED:20260423T051812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T142155Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Only Sail in Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready For a Great Summer!\nElevate 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. \nJoin us at Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School 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\nItinerary\nDeparture: Nanaimo B.C. at Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School \n⏲️Preboard June 21\, 2026 after 2 p.m. at Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School \n⏲️First day of sailing: June 22\, 2026 – Destination the Gulf Islands (Itinerary to be set with students as part of the course) \n⏲️Disembarking: June 28\, 2026 at noon \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\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/womens-only-sail-all-skill-levels-nanaimo-b-c/
CATEGORIES:Courses in Nanaimo
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T192649
CREATED:20260424T072404Z
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SUMMARY:Skipper's Mindset™ Workshop - Seaside Talks & Training
DESCRIPTION:The best skippers aren’t defined by their logbooks. They’re defined by the decisions they make.   \nJoin The Voyage Makers and Tracy Sarich for an honest\, dockside conversation about what it actually takes to command a vessel. This isn’t a lecture on knots or navigation rules (but we will talk about that). This is a deep dive into the situational awareness\, judgment under pressure and presence of mind that separates a capable boater from a confident skipper. \nWhether you are preparing for your first local cruise or dreaming of an offshore passage\, this talk will shift your perspective on what it truly means to be “in charge.” \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nThis interactive workshop focuses on the “mental game” of seamanship. We explore how to go further and push your boundaries safely\, ensuring that everyone on board—including you—is having a great time. \nKey discussion points include: \n💎Risk Assessment: How to evaluate conditions and your crew’s capabilities before things get sporty. \n💎Engagement\, Morale & Readiness: Strategies to keep your crew aligned and excited – and ready – regardless of their experience level. \n💎Decision-Making: Regardless of your experience\, your mindset influences your approach to passage planning\, weather\, close-quarters handling and anchoring. \n💎Toolkits: Attendees will have access to tools and checklists to make preparing your boat and your next cruise easier. \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/free-boating-talks-sidney/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seaside Talks & Training,Skipper's Mindset
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260809T100000
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SUMMARY:Desolation Sound Explorer
DESCRIPTION:Make this an unforgettable summer cruise through B.C.’s most iconic cruising grounds: the Sunshine Coast\, Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands. Learn to navigate fast currents\, advanced anchoring while building sea-miles. \n  \nJuly 29 – August 9\, 2026\nDeparting from Nanaimo with Nanaimo Yacht Charters  \nLimited to Eight (8) Vessels \n  \nItinerary Stops\nPender Harbour \nSecret Cove \nToba Wilderness Marina \nDent Island \nCortez Island \nWest Redonda \nQuadra Island \nSonora Island \n  \nCertification Opportunities\n\nIntro to Cruising\nCompetent Crew\nCoastal Navigation\nBareboat Skipper\n\n  \nPrice \nBareboat Charter or Private Vessel Flotilla Fee: $2\,445 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 (5-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): $10\,450 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/
CATEGORIES:Flotilla
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SUMMARY:Sail & Power Group Courses in Nanaimo\, B.C.
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSchedule\nDeparture Port: Nanaimo\, B.C. \n⏲️Boarding: July 29\, 2026 after 2 p.m. \n⏲️First Day on the Water: July 30\, 2026 \n⏲️Return to Nanaimo: August 9\, 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\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-2/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses in Nanaimo
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SUMMARY:Sail & Power Group Courses in Nanaimo\, B.C.
DESCRIPTION:Power and 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. \n\nSchedule\nDeparture Port: Nanaimo\, B.C. \n⏲️Boarding: August 21\, 2026 after 2 p.m. \n⏲️First Day on the Water: August 22\, 2026 \n⏲️Return to Nanaimo: August 29\, 2026 at 10 a.m. \n\nProfessional Certifications\nGraduate with internationally recognized credentials that open doors to global chartering and professional advancement: \n📜Coastal Skipper – Canadian Recreational Yachting Association (CRYA) \n📜Bareboat Skipper with ICC – International Yacht Training (IYT) \n\nContact Us to Start Your Voyage\n 
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/sail-power-group-courses-in-nanaimo-b-c/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses in Nanaimo
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