Weekend Berth & Breakfast . . . . .

Learn-to-Sail and live-aboard a beautiful yacht in downtown Vancouver from $495  ......

In spring and fall ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing and ASA103 Basic Coastal Cruising students  enjoy 2 nights accommodation,  breakfast and two full days of sailing aboard our beautiful yachts located in exciting False Creek

Friday Evening .....

At 6:30 pm arrive for your welcome reception, assignment of cabins and berths, facilities orientation, and review of the next days objectives and activities. From 8 pm to 9 pm your instructor will be viewing the DVD "Sailing Fundamentals" as a mandatory session of your course.

It's 9 pm and with a busy day ahead, it’s time for a short evening walk or nightcap at one of the local establishments- steps away from the Marina. If you are staying aboard try to be back at our slip to board before 11pm to ensure you have enough rest for a busy physical day on Saturday. We provide fresh sleeping bags, pillows and towels for your comfort. Alternatively, you may choose to stay at one of the downtown hotels Vancouver is so well known for. The West End, Yale Town, Coal Harbor, lower Granville and Kitsilano are all within walking or short transit ride to the Marina (see map of Vancouver).

Saturday Morning.....

Wake up each morning before 7:30 and stroll down the dock noting the diversity of boats that line your way up to the marina office landing. Use the Marinas secure, large, clean washrooms and showers. Take a run or walk on the seawall for miles returning to your yacht for a continental breakfast served at 8 am consisting of chilled juices, fresh fruit, cereals, fresh baked muffins, scones, tea and coffee.

Relax topsides and take in the view of the sea life and the modern architecture of Yaletown while sipping your coffee and getting to know your fellow sailing students. Leisurely review your course topics. Your instructor arrives at 9 am to review the itinerary and begin a full day of sailing activity on nearby English Bay and Howe Sound. We provide box lunches for students at mid- day.

On our first day we get familiarized with the working components of the boat, using terminology to communicate helm and crew skills for the basic sailing maneuvers . Students begin to sailing the boat and understand safety and “rules of the road”.

We return to our slip before 1630 hrs and after the boat is secured and daily maintenance is performed you will be able to confirm your plans for the evening. Ask your instructor for suggestions.

Saturday Evening.....

Your night out in Vancouver! Our marina’s location is central to abundant entertainment, restaurants, coffee shops, Granville Market and to beautiful seaside parks and sand beaches.

Of special note is the Wicklow Public House- great people, food and music which is steps away from the entrance to our marina. Steps away on the opposite side of the Marina entrance is Monk`s Restaurant  which is a Vancouver landmark, renowned for its service, seafood, wine cellar and spring and summer deck over hanging the False Creek.

After dinner we recommend boarding a mini-ferry for a tour of False Creek or a short ride to Yaletown for every kind of world class entertainment. Plan to be back at our slip to board before 2300 hrs to ensure you have enough rest for the final day of sailing.

All Day Sunday.....

You are experts on how to get around the marina by now and enjoy breakfast and the instructor briefing . With a student at the helm and the crew assisting we leave the dock at 0930 hrs for a full day of instruction and skill certification. Your instructor demonstrates all of the required maneuvers and helps each student learn to sail, dock and maneuver in close quarters.

At 3 pm conditions are often right to anchor for the last time off scenic Kitsilano Beach and complete the final phase of our course- write the ASA 101 certification examination. Upon successful completion your instructor writes the first entries into your new ASA Log Book and prepares individual SLTS Plan to guide you in the next steps of your sailing education. more.

Taking our time on the way back to our slip, you are asked to prepare to disembark with your belongings and meet our transportation van for a ride to the Vancouver International Airport leaving at 5:00pm or continue on to another BC adventure.

Continue Sailing.....

With your new sailing skills certified by ASA you now have the pre- requisites to enroll in your first Cruise & Learn adventure.

We offer Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Chartering ( Intermediate Coastal Cruising), Coastal Navigation and Advanced Coastal Cruising as extensions to your weekend.
 
We begin these courses at 7pm on Sunday and leave our dock on Monday morning for 3, 5 or 7 days sailing to the pristine wilderness anchorages along the BC coast.

You can earn your ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering Standard Certification and have qualifications for bareboat chartering of sailboats in North America and internationally in just seven (7) days.

Welcome to a world of sailing, where the sea and island archipelagos become your highways and byways.