 Sailing Instruction - Learn to Cruise
Programs
Top three reasons for taking
Instruction:
1. Builds confidence
2. Teaches new skills
3. Promotes teamwork
Since 1980, Gulf Islands Cruising
School Ltd. has been providing quality sailing instruction. We are the oldest sailing school in B.C. under
continuous ownership. You can depend on our years of personal experience in operating sailing instructional
programs. Sail Canada standards for Learn to Cruise, Basic & Intermediate Coastal Navigation and Learn to
Powerboat are offered. Private instruction on your own boat is also available.
We are so grateful to you & your program. It was the beginning of our
sailing life - & what a wonderful opportunity it is.
Thank you!
Larry & Julie
We have a Maple Leaf 45 called Komara. We're going to Mexico, down the
coast & through Panama into the Caribbean. Then planning to cross to Europe, maybe Ireland, England
then down into the Mediterranean before coming back to the Caribbean. Who knows after that.
We had a Westsail 42 since 1993 & took her offshore for a yr with our
kids, aged 15 & 16. Then we cruised California to Mexico, Hawaii & back.
It's because of the training I received through Gulf Island's Cruising
that I was confident enough to learn to handle the Westsail & now the Maple Leaf.
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Hooked on Sailing,
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Any of the following Standards may be taught as part of a formal program with other
students or as private lessons aboard your own boat.
INTRODUCTION TO BOATING
Introduces novice boaters to safe practices in
preparing to leave the dock, while underway, and when returning to dock.
BASIC
CREW
To be able to cruise safely by day in local waters
as crew of a sloop rigged keel boat, 20-30 feet, in moderate wind and sea conditions.
BASIC
CRUISING
To be able to cruise safely in local waters as both
skipper and crew in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. This course is designed for the novice sailor and
those with little experience on cruising sailboats in tidal waters.
INTERMEDIATE
CRUISING
To be able to
cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. Emphasizes
on-the-water skills including cruise planning and practical navigation.
ADVANCED
CRUISING
To be able to
operate day or night in coastal waters in any weather. Available upon request.
All the above standards are available by private instruction.
If you would like to join a class, we act as brokers for a number of schools.
At this time, we are not conducting live-aboard courses due to
COVID. We can refer you to other schools.
COASTAL
NAVIGATION
To be able to demonstrate the navigational theory
required to safely navigate a sailboat in coastal or inland waters. The course is available by
correspondence.
LOCATION:
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square for an enlarged image of Vancouver Island.
*We are unable to accept
unaccompanied minors for courses. We encourage families learning together. A Cruise can make a memorable family
vacation. Book now for a holiday to treasure.
Fees:
Sail Canada Cruising Skills
Manual $39
Sail Canada
Logbook
$30
Registration fee, BC Sailing
$24
Instructor
$600/day or $80/hour
Travel time outside of Sidney $35/hour
Mileage $0.53/km, it is usually less expensive if I rent a car and charge for the
fuel.
All above rates are subject to 5%
GST.
If you don't have your own boat, you may charter
one. As brokers we can assist you in arranging a boat.
Sailboats are equipped with huge rudders, deep keels, little propellers and a
unique shape that makes docking totally different than docking any power boat. Doug teaches sailors the easy
way to "sneak up" on their dock, step off and take a bow.
Call (250) 656-2628
for reservations.
Bruce and Fran Stott
Mailing Address: 10191 Third St Sidney BC V8L 4B9
By E-mail
 
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