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Our Schools

These Recreational Boating Schools are directly affiliated with the Canadian Recreational Yachting Association.    

We invite you to contact them to learn safe and skillful use of your pleasure craft.


Comox, Vancouver Island, BC

Desolation Sound Yacht Charters

At Desolation Sound Yacht Charters we believe there is nothing more enjoyable and exhilarating than sailing or power boating on a charter yacht. 


You decide when you wish to sail, swim, collect shellfish or just relax on deck.


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Silva Bay, Gabriola Island, BC

Free Spirit Sailing

Release your Free Spirit on a Cruise & Learn!

Join Agathe, our owner-instructor for a day or a week or more of sail instruction on the water. This School emphasizes skill building, safety and exploration on an Ontario 32 docked at Silva Bay, Gabriola Island, on Yacht Charter vessels, and on client-owned boats.

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Genoa Bay, Vancouver Island, BC

Helmsman Cruise And Learn

“AMAZING” “EXCEPTIONAL” “OUTSTANDING”


Helmsman Cruise and Learn offers 3 and 5 day Sailing Adventures in the Gulf Islands.  


Join us for an unforgettable experience while you learn to crew or skipper a sea going yacht.


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Lake Diefenbaker, Elbow, SK

Living Sky Sailing School

Everyone needs to learn to sail somewhere, why not Saskatchewan? No shortage of wind, plenty of leeway and bountiful living sky views.

We can host your first sailboat ride or certify you towards chartering in coastal marine waters or something in-between.

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Nanaimo Vancouver Island, BC

Nanaimo Yacht Charters And Sailing School

Learn to skipper or crew a seagoing yacht, while sailing in the Gulf Islands or in the waters surrounding Vancouver Island BC.

Our sailing school offers Power and Sailing courses for individuals, couples or families, we also have summer camps for teens and kids.


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White Rock, BC

Pacific Encounters

Join us aboard SV Porpoise, our gracious 58 foot classic sailboat.

You will experience the wonders of cruising the safe and beautiful waterways of the Inside Passage, one of the most pristine and spectacular places on earth.

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Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC

Plain Sailing

Let us take you on a sailing vacation adventure that you only imagined possible.

Sail in British Columbia's Gulf Islands with a Certified Canadian Recreational Yachting Association Cruising Instructor. 


Earn cruising certification,or, complete a sailing familiarization cruise.


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Comox, Vancouver Island, BC

Stowaway Adventures

We offer sailing instruction and our goal is to get you sailing with confidence and skill. Join us as we explore world class sailing destinations like Desolation Sound, Sunshine Coast, Broughton Archipelago, Gulf Islands & the West Coast.

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Vancouver, BC

Witsend Sailing School

Learn to sail and become certified to Canadian and International standards.

Day sailing in and around English Bay or multi day cruise and learn adventures from Desolation Sound to the Gulf Islands and beyond.


FUN, SAFETY, CHALLENGE

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