This course is for those interested in keelboat sailing. The Basic Cruising course will explain seamanship and boat-handling skills required for sailboat cruising. The course teaches you to enjoy a day sail, safely and efficiently in moderate wind and sea conditions. This Sail Canada certification course is taught by a certified instructor and provides an internationally recognized certification. Whether your goal is learning or upgrading your skills, chartering a boat or becoming a boat owner, this course will get you heading in the right direction.

Courses run 4 consecutive weekdays (Monday - Thursday) 10-17 within a week OR Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm for 2 Consecutive Weekends OR long weekends with bridged 4 days. Maximum of 4 students per instructor. All courses include theory lessons, practical on water, exam, textbook and logbookxt here.

As we all know, sailing invoilves complex theories and operations, along with many specialized English terms. To ensure everyone is well-prepared for smooth sailing in the spring and can successfully pass both written and practical exams, a special winter theory course is set and the participants will choose 1 session of course to complete when the sailing season starts.

In minimum of 5 days s in a live-aboard format, Students will participate in operation of the vessel of 9-15 meters as crew and as skipper. As a result the candidate is expected to be able to cruise safely as both skipper and crew of a sailing yacht of 9 to 12 meters, sloop rigged with an inboard engine, in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. The standard emphasizes on-the-water skills at a level acceptable for extended cruises in coastal and inland waters and for bareboat chartering. All crews (the instructor and students) will share the food and fuel consumption of the course.

Boat option 1: Beneteau Oceanis 41, three double staterooms and 2 heads/showers. Minimum 3 students maximum 6 students. Extra $600 is charged on single occupancy in regular season.

Boat option 2: Lagoon 39' Catamaran, four staterooms, with a queen size bed and two bathrooms, bright saloon with wrap around panoramic windows, air conditioner and water maker. Minimum 5 students and maximum 8 students. Extra $800 is charged on single occupancy in regular season.

Boat option 3：Seawind 1260 41‘ Catamaran, as a proficiancy level 3 yacht, there are 4 air-conditioned cabins with main beds above the bridge deck rather than in the hull to cut more efficiently through the water resulting in higher speed. Twin helm design adds the flexibility and confort with the luxury equipment like a flatscreen tv. Extra $900 is charged on single occupancy in regular season.

Boat option 4: Student provides his/her own boat. Minimum 2 students. Intructor will verify the seaworthiness and compatibility to the requirement of Intermediate Cruising of the vessel before launching the course.

This is one of the entry level Standards in the series of Sail Canada Standards on sailing keelboats and on Cruising. This Standard is the recommended starting point for individuals with minimal practical on water experience. This entry level builds basic sailing skills with a focus on operation of the vessel as crew. Candidates completing this Standard will be able to competently contribute as crew to the operation of a keelboat in moderate daytime conditions. This Standard is recommended for those with little boating or sailing experience that want to experience sailing on a keelboat and begin to build basic sailing skills in a relaxed environment and at a comfortable pace.  

A program leading to this Standard may be offered in a one weekend format or in evening sessions. It is envisioned that the learning objectives can be accomplished in 12-15 hours.