Vancouver Island Yacht Charters

A chance of a lifetime………

Join an experienced and enthusiastic  Yacht master Instructor Evaluator circumnavigating Vancouver Island. In addition to the material covered to complete the Yacht master Offshore course, the instructor will take you on a personalized journey in celestial navigation.

Celestial navigation (the practice of navigating by means of the sun and stars) is the oldest form of navigation, is vital as an emergency backup in the event of electronic failure and gives a greater depth of understanding of navigation.

IYT: International Certificate of Competency (ICC): Ask us how to achieve this important certification to charter in Europe whilst enrolled in the Yachtmaster course

Prerequisites: International Sail & Power Association or comparable accreditation:

• Coastal Skipper Advanced,
• Coastal Navigation,
• VHF and First Aid – CPR certification

Note:  To maximize the likelihood of successfully completing this advanced course, one should have:

Experience as a skipper equivalent to at least two seasons and applied the knowledge and practised the skills in the Coastal Skipper and Coastal Navigation standards.

On successful completion of the course one will attain the International Sail & Power Association Yachtmaster Offshore cruising certification.

(Spinnaker Endorsement not available.  Cruising Spinnaker only.)

Fee: $3750.00 (per person) +tax

Course includes:

• 14 nights accommodation with meals aboard a yacht in the 40- 50 ft range
• Certified knowledgeable and enthusiastic Instructor Evaluator
• Free rental of company Inflatable PFD (Personal Flotation Device – vest type)
• Cabin linen and bath towel

SPACE IS LIMITED AS  EACH STUDENT HAS THEIR OWN CABIN  – REDUCED RATES APPLY FOR SHARED CABINS         

A chance of a lifetime………

Join an experienced and enthusiastic  Yacht master Instructor Evaluator circumnavigating Vancouver Island. In addition to the material covered to complete the Yacht master Offshore course, the instructor will take you on a personalized journey in celestial navigation.

Celestial navigation (the practice of navigating by means of the sun and stars) is the oldest form of navigation, is vital as an emergency backup in the event of electronic failure and gives a greater depth of understanding of navigation.

IYT: International Certificate of Competency (ICC): Ask us how to achieve this important certification to charter in Europe whilst enrolled in the Yachtmaster course

Prerequisites: International Sail & Power Association or comparable accreditation:

• Coastal Skipper Advanced,
• Coastal Navigation,
• VHF and First Aid – CPR certification

Note:  To maximize the likelihood of successfully completing this advanced course, one should have:

Experience as a skipper equivalent to at least two seasons and applied the knowledge and practised the skills in the Coastal Skipper and Coastal Navigation standards.

On successful completion of the course one will attain the International Sail & Power Association Yachtmaster Offshore cruising certification.

(Spinnaker Endorsement not available.  Cruising Spinnaker only.)

Fee: $3750.00 (per person) +tax

Course includes:

• 14 nights accommodation with meals aboard a yacht in the 40- 50 ft range
• Certified knowledgeable and enthusiastic Instructor Evaluator
• Free rental of company Inflatable PFD (Personal Flotation Device – vest type)
• Cabin linen and bath towel

SPACE IS LIMITED AS  EACH STUDENT HAS THEIR OWN CABIN  – REDUCED RATES APPLY FOR SHARED CABINS