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.

Comox, 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.

CRYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper, and Coastal Navigation courses available now!

Genoa Bay, Vancouver 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.

Silva Bay, Gabriola Island, BC

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.

Lake Diefenbaker, Elbow, SK

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.

Nanaimo Vancouver Island, BC

Oceans Away Marine Services

We offer formal or customized instruction from basic sailing to CRYA Yachtmaster Ocean.  Our experience includes years of cruising long distance offshore and local cruising with children.  We also have offshore yacht racing experience.  We hold CRYA qualifications for sail and Transport Canada commercial qualifications for power.  Visit our website for more info and how to contact us.

Victoria, Vancouver Island, 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.

White Rock, 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.

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC

Squamish Watersports

We offer personalized, hands-on instruction and certification based on demonstrated skill.

Our certified instructors and examiners are qualified to teach and certify sailors in three Canadian Recreational Yachting Association (CRYA) levels.

We are currently offering courses in the waters of Howe Sounds, BC.

Squamish, 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.

Comox, Vancouver Island, BC

Voyage Makers

We've logged thousands of miles on Sail (single and multi-hull), and power - focused on one goal: equipping students to cruise anywhere, worldwide.  

Join us for expert coaching and training on your boat or the yacht of your choice anywhere you want to cruise.

Vancouver Island, BC

White Squall Executive Adventures

Offering a unique blend of experiential sailing adventure (30+ year of sailing experience including Royal Canadian Navy Captain, RCYA Sailing Instructor) plus professional facilitator providing CRYA Sail Training in Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Navigation, Coastal Skipper and Offshore Qualification courses.

Vancouver Island, BC