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"Learn. Explore. Log. Nordlys Skippered Adventures.
Turn your next vacation into a milage-building workshop. Guided by world-class certified instructors, our charters offer a unique hybrid of professional skills development and effortless coastal exploration. Whether you’re 'freshening up' for a future bareboat charter or stepping onto a yacht for the first time, we provide the expert coaching and local knowledge to make you a more capable sailor by the time we reach the next cove.

Elevate Your Seamanship: Technical Bareboat milage building from Granville Island.
Ready to test your coastal navigation skills? Nordlys offers the ideal Vessel easy for skippers to refine their craft in the Pacific Northwest. We align with Sail Canada and international standards, requiring a Bareboat Skipper Certification or ICC to ensure all operators possess elite-level competency. 

Private Sailing Course – Up to 4 Participants

Who Is This Course For?
Perfect for beginners with little or no sailing experience who are ready to dive in and learn hands-on.

Not Sure Where You Fit?
Take a look at our Course Progression Overview to see your path from beginner to confident sailor.

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure.

Format:
A five-day liveaboard adventure through the stunning Howe Sound, fully immersive in the sailing experience.

Sail Canada Certifications:

• Basic Crew Standard – for complete beginners

• Basic Cruising Standard – for those with some prior sailing experience

• Includes Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)

Why Choose a Liveaboard?
Spending five days living, breathing, and talking sailing is the fastest way to reach your full potential. This immersive experience not only helps new sailors achieve the Basic Cruising Standard but also provides an excellent introduction to intermediate-level boat systems management.

With a private course for up to 4 people, you’ll get personalized guidance and plenty of hands-on time, making this an unforgettable start to your sailing journey.

For more information about simply Sailing school click here

Item description

This class is for beginners with little or no sailing experience.

Format: Four consecutive days of afloat sessions, not live aboard, you will be back home every day

Certification: Sail Canada Basic Crew Standard or Basic Cruising Standard

At sign up, please indicate which level you desire: If you are new to sailing we suggest you go for the Basic Crew Standard

Course times:  Afloat classes: 9am - 5pm

To book go to Simply Sailing website here .