Experience the joy of your first sail in one of the worlds most sought after, scenic and safe cruising destinations. Build confidence by mastering sailing terminology, navigation, seamanship and boat-handling skills required to cruise monohull and catamaran sailboats safely in BC and international waters.
Vancouver's favourite sailing adventure aboard our Beneteau First 36.7 yachts May to September. Personalized Gift Certificates are available.
- Prerequisite
- None.
- Availability
- June, July, August and September
- Format:
- Thursday, Friday and Saturdays 5:30PM until Sunset meet at Granvile Island Docks
- Price
- $89 per person, $159 per couple, $575 for private groups of 2-9, $55 per person for VSC Members and guests.
- Reservations are recommended at least 2 weeks in advance during Summer
- Gift Certificates are available

English Bay AFTERNOON Sail
Vancouver's favourite afternoon on the 'Bay, an awesome Vancouver sailing adventure with a VSC Skipper-Instructor. March - October sailings available. Personalized Gift Certificates are available.
- Prerequisite
- None.
- Availability
- February - November
- Format:
- Thursady, Friday and Saturdays 12:30-4:30 pm meet at Granvile Island Docks
- Price
- $89 per person, $159 per couple, $575 for private groups of 2-9 adults, $55 per person for VSC Members and their guests. Reservations recommended 2 weeks in advance of sailing date during the Summer months.
VSC100 Introduction to Sailing (Beginner)
Never sailed on a boat before? You can get started with a full day on-the-water sailing instruction on Vancouver's protected English Bay and Howe Sound. Experience the joy of Vancouver sailing, an introduction to seamanship and the opportunity to do more. Sailing Gift Certificates are available.
- Prerequisite
- None this is a beginner course. None, see Vancouver Sailing Resources
- Availability
- Year-round
- Format:
- Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
- Price
- $259 per person, $495 per couple, $1175 for private groups of 2-6 adults, $195 per person for VSC Members
- Reservations are recommended at least 2 weeks in advance during Summer

Snug Harbor Day Sail , Bowen Island
Scenic BC sailing experience of mountains meeting our Emerald Sea.
A full-day Vancouver sailing adventure on beautiful English Bay and Howe Sound, including a stop-over
for no-host BISTRO/PUB lunch or picnic in Snug Cove, Bowen Island.
Beneteau FIRST 36.7 late model yachts provide sailing performance and cruising comfort.
- Prerequisite
- None.
- Availability
- Dates are available for May - September sailings
- Format:
- 9:00am - 5:00pm meet at Granville Island Docks
- Price
- $149 per person, $275 Couples, $1175 for private groups 2-10 adults

Vancouver Cruise & Learn - Desolation Sound Vancouver Sailing Adventure
Learn-to-sail live-aboard 7,14 and 21 day sailing adventures into BC's coastal wilderness where the mountains descend into the sea. Sunshine Coast, Prideaux Haven, Squirrel Cove, Von Dunops Inlet, circumnavigation of Redondo and Cortez Islands- Coastal paradise with generally sunny days and warm 25 degree C swimming and snokeling
- Courses
- Availability
- Qualified Crew, Day Skipper, Bareboat Charter Master, Restricted Operator Certificate (Marine) and Coastal Navigation
- July 7-13, July 14-20, August 11-17 August 18-24, August 24-30
- Private Charters for 2- 6 participants are now available for additional dates in September and October
- Price
- 7 days $1975 per person / Couples $3575 / groups of 3 or more $1775 per person / $8125 for private groups 2-6 adults
- Gift Certificates are available and personalized for individuals, couples and groups

Vancouver Cruise & Learn - Gulf Islands Vancouver Sailing Adventure
Learn-to-Sail & Cruise in BC's coastal paradise. Vancouver cruise highlights include Vancouver's English Bay, Straits of Georgia, Poet's Cove, Port Browning, Saltspring Island, Trincomali Channel, Sansun Channel, Montague Harbor. Highlights are rugged coastline
- Prerequisite
- None
- Availability
- March, April, May, August, September and October
- Format:
- 5 and 7 day trips
- Price
- 5 days $1475, 7 days $1875 per person, 14 days $3375 per person, 7 days $8125 for private groups 2-6 adults
- personalized Gift Certificates are available and personalized

Vancouver Cruise & Learn - British Virgin Islands (BVI) Adventure
7 or 14 day holiday of sun, fun and sail. Certifications for Qualified Crew, Day Skipper, Bareboat Cruising Master, Bareboat Catamaran and Advanced Coastal Skipper or just sail, relax and increase your logged experience with our expert Skipper- Instructor.
- Prerequisite
- VSC100 or VSC101
- Availability
- 2017 Dec 2-9, Dec 9-16
- Price
- 7 days (Dec 2-9) on the Jenneau (40+ feet) - $1975US per person
7 days (Dec 9-16) on the Nautitech Open 40 Catamaran - $2275US per person
14 days (Dec 2-16) on both boats - $3575USper person
14 days (Dec 2-16) on the Lagoon or Nautitech Open 40 Catamaran - $3845US per person - Personalized Gift Certificates are available.