Vancouver Island Yacht Charters

Earn both the Competent Crew & Day Skipper Certification on a 7 Day  Cruise & Learn

Want to learn the foundations of how to sail/cruise? Haven’t been out on the water in a while, and want a refresher? You’ve come to the right place!

Topics covered include:

• Basic Rules of the “Road”
• Weather
• Nautical Terminology
• Vessel equipment and instruments
• Line Handling, Docking & Boat Handling Under Power
• Points of Sail & Sail Handling
• Man Overboard & Safety/Emergency Procedures
• Knots & Seamanship
• Basic Tides, Currents, & Navigation
• Meal prep aboard

Pre-Requisites:  None required. 

Included in your week long cruise and learn:

• Private cabin with bedding and towels
• First night onboard at the Yacht Charter’s Marina
• All meals and provisioning aboard the boat once leaving the Charter base
• Fuel on the cruise (For sail vessels only)
• Fully stocked galley for all meals
• An opportunity to experience our spectacular cruising ground from the water with like minded crew

Certifications that can be obtained:

• Competent Crew
• Day Skipper
• Coastal Navigation (Optional)