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ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing  Learn-to-Sail on a 24-29 ft sailboat as a skipper and crew in moderate conditions and protected waters

ASA103 Basic Coastal Cruising   Learn- to- Cruise 29-36 ft yacht as skipper and crew in moderate winds and coastal waters. Cruise & Learn format
Prerequisites:  No sailing experience required.  Good level of personal fitness recommended

Weekends Sat. & Sun-  0830hrs- 1700hrs

  1. March 6,7      Vancouver
  2. March 27,28    Vancouver
  3. April 3,4       Vancouver C&L   
  4. April 10,11     Vancouver
  5. April 24,25     Vancouver
  6. May 8,9        Vancouver
  7. May 15,16      Vancouver
  8. May 22,23      Vancouver
  9. June 5,6       Vancouver       
  10. June 12,13     Vancouver       
  11. June 19,20     Vancouver       
  12. June 26,27     Vancouver        
  13. June 25- July 4  Yellowknife, NT  
  14. July 3,4        Vancouver       
  15. July 10-16     Vancouver C&L      
  16. July 17,18      Vancouver
  17. July 24,25      Vancouver        
  18. July 24-31    Princess Louisa Inlet C&L  Vancouver- Powell River
  19. July 31, Aug 6  E. Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Powell River
  20. Aug 8,9       Vancouver       

  21. Aug 7-14  Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Vancouver

  22. Aug 15,16      Vancouver 
  23. Aug 22,23      Vancouver
  24. Aug 22-29      Gulf Islands C&L  
  25. Aug 29,30      Vancouver
  26. Sept 4,5       Vancouver
  27. Sept 4-11    North Gulf Islands C&L Vancouver- Powell River
  28. Sept 11,12     Vancouver
  29. Sept 11-18  Desolation Sound C&L -Powell River- Powell River
  30. Sept 18- 25 Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Vancouver
  31. Oct 30- Nov 6  Gulf Islands C&L
  32. Nov 6,7        Vancouver
Course includes:
  • Skipper/ ASA Certified Instructor  for pre-study and course
  • 2 days/ 1 night  aboard our J/24, J29 or Beneteau First 36.7 yachts
Enrolment:
  • $495  per person
  • $ 85 ASA Certification Option- includes  Examination, ASA Sailing Fundaments text and ASA Personal Logbook
  • A 10% discount is applied when 2 or more ASA courses are reserved for one student
  • Extra Days aboard $175
  Prerequisites: ASA101 Certified or Challenge prior to course.

 Monday to Wednesday- 0830 hrs-1700hrs   **Weekend Course

  1. March 13,14,15 * Howe Sound C&L
  2. April  5, 6,7    Gulf Islands  C&L
  3. April 22-29  Antigua and Leeward  Islands C&L 40 ft Catamaran** 
  4. May 17,18,19    Gulf Islands C&L
  5. June  7,8,9     Gulf Islands C&L
  6. June 25- July 4  Yellowknife, NT  
  7. July 10-16   Gulf Islands C&L
  8. July 24, 25  Princess Louisa Inlet C&L  Vancouver- Powell River
  9. July 31- Aug 6  Desolation Sound C&L  Powell River- Powell River
  10. Aug 7-14  Desolation Sound C&L  Powell River- Vancouver
  11. Aug 22-29     Gulf Islands C&L
  12. Sept 4-11   Desolation Sound C&L Vancouver- Powell River
  13. Sept 11,12   Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Powell River
  14. Sept 18,19   Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Vancouver
  15. Oct 30- Nov 6  Gulf Islands C&L

Course includes:

  • Skipper/ ASA Certified Instructor for pre-study  and course
  •  3 Days/ 2 Nights aboard our 36 foot  yachts
  • use of dinghy & fishing equipment
  • accommodation, fresh linens & all meals  aboard 
Enrolment:
  • $ 595 per person
  • $85 ASA Certification Option- includes ASA 103 Examination, Log Book update, registration
  •  $25 ASA Sailing Fundamentals Text (pre-study) required if you do not have one
  • A 10% discount is applied when 2 or more ASA courses are reserved for one student
  • Extra days aboard $175

ASA104 Bareboat Chartering Standard  Successful completion of Sailing Skills  and Certification Examination  provides internationally recognized qualifications for skipper & crew of a 30 - 50 foot sailboat sailing by day in coastal waters. Cruise & Learn format.

ASA105 C&L Coastal Navigation Standard  Learn the navigational theory, chart reading and passage planning skills required to safely navigate a vessel in coastal and inland waters. As a  navigator aboard, you will build a process of planning, dead reckoning, log entries and vigilance.  Basic GPS navigation is included aboard.
Prerequisites:    ASA103 or challenge

Wednesdays 7 pm- to Friday 5:00 pm         ** Weekend Course  (D) Depart  (A) Arrive

  1. March 26,27,28,   Vancouver
  2. Apr. 7,8,9       Gulf Islands  C&L
  3. April 10,11,12    Howe Sound C&L
  4. April 22-29  Antigua and Leeward   Islands C&L 40 ft Catamaran**      
  5. May 19,20,21    Gulf Island C&L
  6. June 9, 10, 11   Gulf Islands     
  7. June 12,13      Indian Arm
  8. July 10-16     Gulf Islands C&L
  9. July 24- July 30  Princess Louisa Inlet C&L Vancouver- Powell River
  10. July 31-Aug 6  E. Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Powell River
  11. Aug 7-14  W. Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Powell River
  12. Sept 18,19   Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Vancouver
  13. Oct 30- Nov 6  Gulf Islands C&L
  14. Nov. 19,20,21  Howe Sound C&L*
Package includes :
  • Skipper/ ASA Certified Instructor  for pre-study and course
  • 3 days + 2 nights  accommodation & all meals aboard Beneteau First 36.7 yachts
  •  Cruising Fundamentals pre-study text
Enrolment:
  • $585 per person
  • $85 ASA Certification option including ASA examination
  • $ 25 Fresh Bedding and Towels option
  • Extra days aboard $175
  • A 10% discount is applied when 2 or more ASA courses are reserved for one student
 
 
  Prerequisites:   Enrolment in ASA103,104,106

Monday- Friday during Cruise & Learn       ** Weekend Course  (D) Depart  (A) Arrive

  1. March 13,14,15    Vancouver
  2. April  5- 9        Gulf Island C&L
  3. April 10,11,12     Howe Sound
  4. April 22-29  Antigua and Leeward   Islands C&L 40 ft Catamaran**      
  5. May 15-19        Gulf Islands
  6. June 9, 10, 11     Gulf Islands   
  7. July 10-16        Gulf Islands C&L
  8. July 24- July 30  Princess Louisa Inlet C&L  Vancouver- Powell River
  9. Aug 7-14  W. Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Powell River
  10. Sept 18,19   Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Vancouver
  11. October 23-30  Gulf Islands C&L
  12. July 31-Aug 6  Desolation Sound C&L  Powell River- Powell River
  13. Oct 30- Nov 6  Gulf Islands C&L
  14. Nov. 19,20,21  Howe Sound C&L**

Package includes:  

  • Pre-study DVD, text, practice chart and workbook
  • Charting and navigation review
  • 2 days aboard instruction acting as Navigator
 Enrolment:  
  • $475 per person when taken with ASA103 &104 COMBO or ASA106
  • $975 per person for 5 day/ 5 night C&L
  • $125 Certification includes Exam, Annapolis Book of Seamanship, Chart 1 , Notice to Mariners, Light List, Local Navigation Chart

  • Additional days aboard in the Gulf Islands or Howe Sound $175 per day

  • A 10% discount is applied when 2 or more ASA courses are reserved for one student

ASA106 Advanced Coastal Cruising  Safely perform responsibilities of skipper and crew of a sailing vessel 30 to 50 feet in length in coastal and inland waters, in any conditions.

VSC504 Competent Keelboat Racing Crew  skill and knowledge building for aspiring skippers and crew to introduce  race preparation, crew position skills, boat handling and ISAF rules knowledge

Prerequisites: ASA104 & 105 ( we recommend ASA105 instruction concurrently with ASA106)

Weekdays Monday- Friday                          ** Weekend Course  (D) Depart  (A) Arrive

  1. April 22-29  Antigua and Gulf Island Cruise & Learn  40 ft  Catamaran**  
  2. June 9,10,11    Gulf Islands C&L
  3. July 24,25    Princess Louisa Inlet C&L  (D) Vancouver (A) Powell Rive
  4. July 31-Aug 6 S. Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Powell River
  5. Aug 7-14  N Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Powell River
  6. Sept 18,19  S. Desolation Sound C&L Powell River- Vancouver
  7. October 23-30  Gulf Islands C&L
  8. Nov. 19,20,21  Howe Sound C&L **
Course Includes:
  • Skipper/ ASA Certified Instructor available during  pre-study and course
  • 3 days + 3 nights  accommodation & all aboard meals
  • Beneteau First 36.7 or Mason 43 yachts
Enrolment:
  • $875 per person
  • $160 Chapman Piloting and Seamanship,  Navigation Chart, ASA examination, certification
  • $25 Fresh Bedding and Towels option
  • Extra Days aboard $195

Prerequisites: ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification, CYA White Sail Certification or equivalent

  1. October 31st- December 12th 2009
  2. January- March
  3. April- June
  4. July- September
  5. Oct- December
  6. January- March 2011
Course Includes:
  • Eight (8) weekend on-the- water sessions including four (4) Vancouver area  races and (4) instruction clinics
  •  Skipper & Senior Instructors have  finished in Winners Circle in each of the race venues
  • race aboard popular One Designs Beneteau First 36.7, J24 or J29 equipped with racing sails, symmetrical spinnaker, pole and Cat 1 offshore Safety equipment
  • VSC Examination and Endorsement Certificate

Enrolment:

ASA114 Cruising Catamaran       Bareboat Standard               

  1. April 22-29     Antigua and Leeward Is.

Enrolment:

$2175 includes berth on 40 ft. Lavezzi Catamaran( Fountaine Pajot)

 

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