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  • Proven, comprehensive, internationally recognized, safety-first sailing program
  • Experience Vancouver's sailing lifestyle and the wilderness that surrounds us
  • ASA Learn to Sail and Bareboat Chartering Standard Certification program 
  • Small class size limited to Five (5) Students per Instructor
  • Cruise & Learn inclusive  packages
  • Pleasant, knowledgeable, professional instructors and staff are an integral part of the experience.
  • Personal Instruction Plans are documented by our instructors to assist in meeting your sailing goals

The Vancouver Sailing Club (VSC) provides sailors of all experience levels an opportunity to become more knowledgeable, competent and confident in their abilities.

Whether you are a beginner or have sailing experience we take the time to understand you and your sailing objectives. Your instructor will prepare a documented learning track comprised of sailing knowledge, seamanship, boat handling, and the required experience to make your dreams a reality.

With our flexible course schedule offering both weekend and weekday classes you will progress at your own pace.
                                                              
Over 200,000 sailors have been certified since 1985 making ASA's courses the de facto standard for recreational sailing.

ASA is recognized as the leading authority on the art and science of sailing.

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

All sailors benefit from our innovative approach to teaching fundamental and advanced topics. Our current model sailboats are owned by VSC and are re-known as the best equipped and maintained sailing yachts available in Vancouver.

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

  • Competent Keelboat Racing Crew (VSC504)
  • Coastal Racing Skipper (VSC 521)

Both are based on student participation in races and practices during our extensive 2008 Pacific Northwest Racing Schedule. Our goal is to prepare sailors to be valued members and leaders of winning sailing crews on boats up to 45 feet long.

Be the best sailor you can be. Enroll early for our 2008 courses and you won't be disappointed.

VSC News

Goforit! our J24 OD racer cruiser is available for skippered and Bareboat charters. Fun and easy to sail book your weekend or day early or join the club to sail anytime!

Upcoming Courses

Earn your ASA105 Bareboat Chartering Qualifications in just 7 days- Cruise & Learn courses are available in June, July, Aug. and Sept.

Sept 8-18 Cruise & Learn Desolation Sound aboard our fast comfortable luxury yachts- have fun and earn your ASA cruising qualifications and experience to make 2008 your year of sailing adventure