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• Home
  Boat courses and instruction offered in sail boat, power boat and coastal navigation. Sidney, BC on Vancouver Island is the place to start boating for the Gulf Islands.
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• Boating Instruction
  Boating_Instruction.html

• Pleasure Craft Operator Card
  The Pleasure Craft Operator Card is proof of your competency. Offering boating & sailing instruction in Sidney BC since 1980. CYA member school
  pcoc.htm
• Power boat
  Learn to Power boat, power boat courses, Canadian Yachting Association member school. Offering boat & power boat instruction in Sidney BC since 1980.
  power.htm

• Introduction to Boating
  Introduction to Boating - Power, Canadian Yachting Asssociation standard. Offering boating & powerboat instruction in Sidney BC since 1980.
  introduction-to-boating.html
• Basic Outboard
  Canadian Yachting Association Basic Outboard Standard. Offering boating & powerboat instruction in Sidney BC since 1980. Instruction aboard your vessel is our speciality. CYA member school.
  basic-outboard.html
• Basic Power boat Standard
  Canadian Yachting Association Basic Power boat Standard. Offering boating & power boat instruction in Sidney BC since 1980. Instruction aboard your vessel is our speciality. CYA member school.
  basic-powerboat.html
• Intermediate Powerboat
  Canadian Yachting Association Intermediate Power boat Standard. Offering boating & powerboat instruction in Sidney BC since 1980. Instruction aboard your powerboat is our speciality.
  intermediate-powerboat.html

• Sailing Instruction
  Sailing Instruction - Learn to Cruise live aboard courses from Sidney BC. Canadian Yachting Association member school. Offering boating & sailing instruction in Sidney BC since 1980.
  ltc.html

• Basic crew
  Canadian Yachting Association Basic Crew standard. Offering boating & sailing instruction in Sidney BC since 1980. CYA member school
  basic-crew.html
• Basic Cruising
  Canadian Yachting Association Basic Cruising Standard. Offering boating & sailing instruction in Sidney BC since 1980. CYA member school
  basic-cruising.html
• Intermediate Cruising
  Canadian Yachting Association Intermediate Cruising Standard. Offering boating & sailing instruction in Sidney BC since 1980. CYA member school
  intermediate-cruising.html
• Advanced cruising
  Canadian Yachting Association Advanced cruising Standard. Offering boating & sailing instruction in Sidney BC since 1980. CYA member school
  advanced-cruising.html

• Private Instruction
  Private Instruction aboard your own boat. Have a professional instructor give you and your crew Private Instruction in becoming familiar with your boat and its equipment.
  private-instruction.html
• VHF Radio Operator's Certificate
  Restricted Radio Operator's Certificate is required to operate a VHF radio aboard a boat. Offering power boat & sailing instruction in Sidney BC since 1980.
  vhf.htm

• transport canada courses
  Transport Canada has introduced new qualifications for operators of Small Non-Pleasure vessels. These include Small Vessel Operator Proficiency, SVOP and MED A3.
  transport_canada_courses.html

• Marine Personnel Regulations
  Marine Personnel Regulations Requirements for Small non-Pleasure Vessels
  marine-personnel-regulations.html

• Home Study Coastal Navigation
  Home-study Coastal Navigation leads to CYA certification. Obtain your Coastal Navigation certification in the comfort of your own home.
  coastnav.html

• Navigation standard
  Canadian Yachting Association Coastal Navigation Standard. Learn chart symbols, how to plot a course and a fix, read the tide and currents tables and allow for current and leeway.
  navigation-standard.html

• Boating Information Free Report
  Free 22 page report on Boating Information, The Fundamentals
  boating_information_free_report.html
• Store
  Gulf Islands Cruising School's Store
  store1.html
• About Us
  About us - details of Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. Owners Bruce & Fran Stott Boat courses and instruction offered in sail boat, power boat and coastal navigation. .
  about-us.html

• Nautical resume of Bruce Stott
  Nautical resume of Bruce Stott, President of Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. Outlines his qualifications as a Boating Instructor.
  nautical-resume-of-bruce-stott.html

• FAQ
  FAQ - Frequently asked Questions about boat vacations. The Canadian Gulf Islands, on Canada's West coast, offer some of the world's finest cruising grounds.
  faq.html

• Terms of Use
  Terms of use for this web site
  terms-of-use.html

• Disclosure
  Disclosure regarding monetary relationships between this site and links on the site.
  Disclosure.html
• Privacy Statement
  Privacy statement for Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd.
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• Links
  Helpful links to other resources, boating, sailing and powerboat. The Canadian Gulf Islands, on Canada's West coast, offer some of the world's finest cruising grounds.
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• amateur radio
  Links of interest to amateur radio operators in BC
  amateur_radio.html
• bc business directory
  BC Business Directory
  bc_business_directory.html
• boating destinations in BC
  Boating destinations in BC, places to see, things to do
  boating-destinations-in-bc.html
• boating forums
  Boating Forums of interest to all boaters.
  boating_forums.html
• boating links
  boating links
  boating_links.html
• boating magazines
  boating magazines
  boating_magazines.html
• boating software & tide programs
  Boating software & tide programs for PC, Palm
  boating_software_&_tide_programs.html
• Boating Tips
  Boating tips for beginners. Instruction offered in sail, power boat and coastal navigation. Sail and power boat tips to know when chartering in the Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands.
  tipsfile.html
• Vancouver Island travel
  Vancouver Island travel, Victoria, Sidney, Gulf Islands
  vancouver-island-travel.html
• victoria attractions
  Victoria attractions and accommodations
  victoria_attractions.html
• Victoria weather
  Public and marine information for Victoria weather
  victoria-weather.html
• coast guard
  coast guard
  coast_guard.html
• canadian hydrographic
  Canadian Hydrographic Service, supplier of nautical charts, tide and current tables
  canadian_hydrographic.html
• training
  Training resources for sailors and power boaters
  training.html
• gps
  GPS - Global Positioning System
  gps.html
• yacht brokers
  Yacht brokers in Sidney BC
  yacht_brokers.html
• yacht insurance
  Yacht insurance brokers in Sidney, BC, on Vancouver Island. Boat insurance for boaters by boaters.
  yacht_insurance.html
• Marinas
  Marinas in Sidney on Vancouver Island. BC's boating capital
  marinas.html
• skippered charters
  Skippered charters, both sail boat and power boat in the Pacific Ocean. Alaska, Mexico, California, Hawaii
  skippered_charters.html
• Sailing Co-ops
  Sailing co-ops are an inexpensive way to gain experience sailing.
  co-ops.html
• gift basket ideas
  Gift basket ideas for the boater in your life.
  gift_basket_ideas.html

• Boat Galley
  Boat Galley tips and Recipes
  boat-galley.html

• Galley Tips
  Galley tips and recipes for boaters
  galley-tips.html
• Easy Family Boating Recipes
  Easy Boating Recipes Prepared on Two Burners
  easy-family-boating-recipes.html

• Newsletters
  This is the Newsletter of Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. The Canadian Gulf Islands, on Canada's West coast, offer some of the world's finest cruising grounds.
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• Winter 2007 Newsletter
  Winter 2007 newsletter of Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. Sidney, Vancouver Island
  winter-2007-newsletter.html
• Spring 2007 Newsletter
  Spring 2007 newsletter for Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd.
  spring-2007-newsletter.html
• Fall 2006 Newsletter
  Fall 2006 newsletter of Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. The Canadian Gulf Islands, on Canada's West coast, offer some of the world's finest cruising grounds.
  fall-2006-newsletter.html
• Spring 2006 newsletter
  Spring 2006 newsletter of Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. The Canadian Gulf Islands, on Canada's West coast, offer some of the world's finest cruising grounds.
  spring-2006-newsletter.html

• Boating Articles
  Boating articles covering boating safety, PFD's, Office of Boating Safety, carbon monoxide, hypothermia, GPS and the PCOC.
  boating-articles.html

• Summer Boating
  Summer Boating - When summer hits, there’s no better time to go boating on a nice, cool body of water.
  summer-boating.html
• GPS and Sailing
  GPS, the Global Positioning System can be used to determine your position on the globe.
  gps-and-sailing.html
• Tide and Current
  Tide and Current, Tide is the vertical motion of the water caused mainly by the gravitational effects of the sun and the moon.
  tide-or-current.html
• Inspect your boat.
  Before your first trip away from the dock, you want to inspect your boat to make sure everything works the way it is supposed to.
  inspect-your-boat.html
• Lifejackets and personal flotation devices (PFDs).
  Recreational boaters have options when it comes to lifejackets and personal flotation devices (PFDs) they can use for their safety.
  lifejackets-and-personal-flotation-devices-pfds.html
• Shore cords
  For boaters who enjoy shore power, shore cords are a must. However, harbors are reporting a number of unsafe aspects and are asking boaters to take a few moments to review their shore cords.
  shore-cords.html
• Pleasure craft operator card
  Passing a test to get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card may be mandatory but it's not enough; take a safe boating course.
  pleasure-craft-operator-card.html
• Office of Boating Safety
  Free services from the Office of Boating Safety, pleasure craft courtesy check
  office-of-boating-safety.html
• Carbon monoxide - a silent killer
  An invisible, silent and deadly danger to boaters, carbon monoxide (CO) is being linked to an increasing number of boating deaths.
  carbon-monoxide.html
• Cold Water Shock
  Cold water shock is thought to cause more deaths than hypothermia. Even strong swimmers experience rapid exhaustion from cold shock.
  cold-water-shock.html
• Uninvited Guests
  Boaters usually welcome guests aboard, but there are some uninvited guests you want to keep off your boat. Take steps to eliminate this enemy and kill those unwanted, uninvited guests.
  uninvited-guests.html
• Buying a new VHF Radio
  Buying a new VHF radio, consider one with a remote microphone
  buying-a-new-vhf-radio.html
• boating terms
  Boating terms and definitions for beginning boaters.
  boating_terms.html
• reprint policy
  This is the Reprint Policy for the Boating and Sailing articles
  reprint_policy.html

• Boat Products
  Boat Products including Books, E-books, e-lessons, GPS
  boat-products.html

• Cruising the Pacific Northwest DVD
  Cruising the Pacific Northwest,The Gulf Islands, is a DVD highlighting Trip Planning and Cruising Information. This DVD features Point of View Cinematography as well as Aerial Cinematography.
  cruising-the-pacific-northwest-dvd.html
• EBooks
  Boating ebooks covering topics on boats, boat handling, docking, anchoring
  ebooks.html
• e-lessons
  E-lessons are short concise lessons on buying or handling your boat which can be downloaded immediately after purchasing.
  e-lessons.html

• fishing
  Fishing is a sport enjoyed by the whole family and can be done from the shore or from a boat.
  fishing.html

• Fishing links
  The following fishing links provide information on fresh and saltwater fishing.
  fishing-links.html

• Business Resources
  Information on some of the programs and resources we have used in our business with links to their web sites for your convenience.
  b2b-resources.html

• free classifieds
  Free classifieds, classified ads, Adlandpro affiliate program, affiliate, networking, learning
  adlandpro.html

• Testimonials
  Testimonials received from clients of Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. Offering boating & sailing instruction in Sidney BC since 1980
  testimonials2.html
• Boating Forum
  BC Boating Forum
• Contact Us
  Contact us at 1-800-665-2628 (Toll Free North America) for boating instruction and information. The Canadian Gulf Islands, on Canada's West coast, offer some of the world's finest cruising grounds.
  contact_us.html
• Site Map
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• Bareboat Charter
  Bareboat charter, both power boats and sailboats in Sidney BC. The Canadian Gulf Islands, on Canada's West coast, offer some of the world's finest cruising grounds.
  rates.html
• Cruising Checklist
  Canadian Yachting Association Cruising Checklist for powerboats and sailboats. Offering boating & sailing instruction in Sidney BC since 1980. CYA member school
  cruising_checklist.html
• vancouver island map Learn to Cruise
  Learn to cruise vancouver island map The Canadian Gulf Islands, on Canada's West coast, offer some of the world's finest cruising grounds.
  vancouver-island-map-learn-to-cruise.html
• faqpreview
  faqpreview.html
• Contact form
  Contact form to allow comments and questions to be sent to Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. in regard to boat courses.
  contact-form.html
• Boating Information Day 1 Welcome
  Welcome to Boating Information from Gulf Islands Cruising School, Sidney BC on Vancouver Island.
  boating-information-day-1-welcome.html

• Boating Safety Day 2
  Boating Safety is of utmost importance when planning a day or longer trip on the water.
  boating-safety-day-2.html
• Boating Knots, Bends and Hitches Day 3
  There are literally hundreds of knots, bends and hitches. However, knowing seven will be all you will need for most cases.
  boating-knots-bends-and-hitches-day-3.html
• Buying a Used Boat Day 4
  Buying a used boat can be just as nice as a new one at a much lower price.
  buying-a-used-boat-day-4.html
• Emergency Repairs Day 5
  You can do emergency repairs in certain situations that can tide you over until you can have your boat properly repaired.
  emergency-repairs-day-5.html
• Cooking on a Two Burner Stove Day 6
  Having a boat with a two burner stove can be a challenge when meal planning and cooking for your crew.
  cooking-on-a-two-burner-stove-day-6.html
• Boating Information Day 7
  Thank you for reading Boating Information. We hope you found it helpful.
  boating-information-day-7.html

• thanksgiving
  Thanksgiving Dinner - For boats equipped with two burners, the following is an idea for preparing Thanksgiving dinner on board.
  thanksgiving.html
• Tall ships photos 2005
  Photos of the 2005 Tall Ships Festival
  tall-ships-photos-2005.html
• Boating Cartoons
  Boating cartoons about sailing, power boat and fishing
  boating-cartoons.html