Vancouver Island Yacht Charters

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The Grand Banks 49 powerboat "Cabaret" has returned to our charter fleet - book now!

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Have you been looking to learn how to handle a powerboat and receive an IYT: International Yacht Training – ICC: International Certificate of Competency for powerboats, along with exploring our beautiful west coast shoreline? This is one way to combine a powerboat course and powerboat cruising. We are an accredited IYT – International Yacht Training,  and CRYA  sailing school.  The  recognized certification by the EU is the IYT – ICC certification. We may recommend working towards the IYT – ICC Powerboating certification. The IYT – Online preparation courses are offered online and are required to complete an on-water practical component. Once the on-water component has been successfully achieved you will be invited by your instructional skipper to complete a written examination. This is similarly designed to the online course modules and preparatory tests. We facilitate many Basic – Intermediate & Coastal Navigation Powerboat courses  for 5 days and 5 nights, with your first pre-board night at the charter base. The course fee includes 5 days of instructional cruising through the Gulf Islands on board one of our 32 – 44’ powerboats, the cost of the instructional skipper, all moorage and fuel fees, shared accommodation, full linen and all meals. Students take turns […]

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British Columbia, Vancouver, and Nanaimo are all famed for their stunning array of wildlife. Set in this picturesque landscape it is yours to explore and enjoy whilst on a yachting holiday with us here at Nanaimo. From statuesque mammals to impressive birds of prey, fascinating marine life and graceful forest creatures – animal lovers are sure to have a whale of a time (excuse the pun!) on a Nanaimo yachting trip.

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There are an almost limitless number of knots one can tie, but what is lesser known, is that there are ten specifically useful when sailing. In this article we will walk you through the knots which are best to use on board.

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On a Vancouver yacht charter you might want to have a stop off at Lasqueti island which is known for its isolated position and is popular for the more adventurous sailors. It is a relatively remote island, populated by a small, tight-knit community of quirky, independent minded people, and has its own unique culture and identity.

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When it comes to learning to sail, any course at a sailing school will begin teaching you about the points of sail, or in which direction the wind is coming from and the position of the boat relative to wind direction

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If you are planning on taking advantage of the spectacular cruising ground around Vancouver Island, British Columbia, then will you choose to powerboat or sail Vancouver? There are definite differences to both, and whichever side you come down on in the Power over sail debate it is definitely worth considering both when you charter a boat and come sail Vancouver.

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If you are on a Vancouver bareboat charter and are exploring the Gulf Islands, then Thetis Island is well worth a visit for it's quiet unspoilt location.