ASA Certifications and VSC Endorsements

The Vancouver Sailing Club (VSC) provides people at all levels of sailing experience an opportunity to become  knowledgeable, competent and confident sailors.

Begin your Adventure today . . .

• Experience sailing with a one day fun introduction to sailing for people new to boating

• Learn-to-Sail with Confidence with the comprehensive two day ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification course

• Learn-to-Cruise with ASA103 Basic Cruising, ASA105 Coastal Navigation Certifications and ASA Spinnaker Endorsement

• Qualifications for International Bareboat Chartering and yacht rental with ASA104 Bareboat Chartering and ASA114 Cruising Catamaran Certification Courses

• Acquire the knowledge, seamanship, sailing experience and boat handling skill to confidently sail to offshore destinations with our ASA106 Advanced Coastal Cruising and ASA108 Offshore Passage Making Certification courses

• Canadian Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) preparation, review and testing

With 350,000+ sailors American Sailing Association (ASA) Certified since 1985, the ASA Learn-to-Sail with Confidence multi-course program is the world-wide recognized Certification Standard for recreational sailing qualifications. It's the best value for your sailing education dollar.

Whether you are a beginner or have prior sailing experience our ASA & CCG Certified Instructors take the time to understand you and your sailing objectives. Your instructor prepares a documented learning track comprised of sailing knowledge, seamanship, boat handling, and the required sailing experience to enable your dreams and accomplish your objectives.

With our flexible course schedule- offering both weekend and weekday classes- you will progress at your own pace. New advanced endorsement courses for Marine Weather, Spinnaker, Docking, AIS and RADAR are being offered this year

ASA Certification provides international recognition of your qualifications and the best value for your sailing education dollar.

Are you competitive and enjoy team sports? Join our VSC Racing Program:

• Competent Keelboat Racing Crew (VSC504)
• Adventure Race Program including Antigua Race Week, VanIsle360, VARC and Southern Straits IYR and Swiftsure IYR

Both are based on student participation in races and practices during our extensive 2011 Pacific Northwest Racing Schedule.

Enrol early for our 2012 courses so you won't be disappointed.