Vancouver Island Yacht Charters

On Board: Catamarans 1599.00

Luxury sailing at its best.  Designed for sailors with prior monohull experience, learn to short-hand dock, sail, and handle a multihull in tidal waters.     Topics covered include: Responsibilities of a Bareboat Skipper Crew safety checks Hull and rig checks Machinery and systems checks Fuel and water capacity and range Line Handling, Docking & Boat Handling Under Power Points of Sail & Sail Handling Vessel handling in confined quarters Man Overboard & Safety/Emergency Procedures Knots & Seamanship Boat and Engine Maintenance Tides, Currents, & Navigation Weather Patterns Meal Planning Port Regulations & Customs   Destination: Gulf Islands or Sunshine Coast    Pre-Requisites: For students seeking certification for Bareboat Skipper – Catamaran, a minimum International Crew or equivalent with prior monohull sailing experience is required.   Catamaran Endorsements require the student to hold the equivalent monohull certification.   Certifications: International Crew: $200 Bareboat Skipper w/ ICC – Catamaran: $350 International Certificate of Competency requires VHF or equivalent Catamaran Endorsement: $200 VHF: $50   Qualifications to Bareboat Charter: Minimum of 3 weeks sailing experience in similar vessel and tidal waters, and the completion of the Coastal Navigation course.   CUSTOM CRUISE & LEARN COURSES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Please contact info@nanaimoyachtcharters.com for details […]

Bareboat Skipper: Power 1599.00

An ideal way to enjoy cruising on a power boat whilst learning all the skills to cruise safely in our coastal waters This course builds confidence

Bareboat Skipper: Sail 1599.00

Increase your knowledge – improve your boat handling skills in this 5 day cruise and learn sailing course.