Sailing School
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LEARN TO CRUISE UNDER SAIL!

Seahorse Sailing is British Columbia's Premier Sailing School! We specialize in a live aboard, Cruise and Learn, on the water instruction leading to either the Canadian Yachting Association or the International Sail and Power Association certification. You live on board modern, fiberglass sailboats, 32-37' for 5 days and 5 nights, the same type of boat that you will soon wish (and will be able) to charter! A maximum of 4 students on our Basic and Intermediate courses allows an abundance of personal instruction enabling you to learn at your own pace. Our ideal location affords maximum flexibility allowing your itinerary to encompass many different Ports of Call i.e. Port Browning, Maple Bay, Ganges, Montague Harbour, Telegraph Harbour, Friday Harbour etc. depending on weather conditions. The instruction is ongoing whilst cruising the spectacular Gulf Islands! All instructors are certified in the CYA and/or ISPA, all are very experienced. All are knowledgeable of local waters and every instructor is selected by Seahorse Sailing to maintain our very high standards.

		Per Person	Per Boat (4)
	Basic (5 24hr days)	$ 1195	$4300
	Intermediate (5 24hr days)	$ 1195	$4300
	Advanced/Passagemaker (14-days) April 25 - May 8, 2004, May 23 - June 5, 2004, June 20 - July 3, 2004	$3695	-
	Coastal Navigation: (home study)	ISPA $195	CYA $245
	Standby Register:
	Basic	$850	-
	Intermediate	$850	-

PRIVATE, PERSONAL or FULL BOAT BOOKINGS:
Cruising instruction ideal for couples wishing more privacy, family quality time, groups traveling together. We are able to completely customize a Cruise and Learn to suit your individual, special needs. This alternative provides an excellent "Value for $$$" holiday! Any group or family of 4 people can enjoy 5 full days on the water with an experienced, "people friendly" skipper, all food and expenses included for the sum of $4300!! You choose the route, you choose how much (or how little) you wish to learn and we do the rest! (please contact our central booking office for details).

BASIC CRUISING (Novice Courses) :
A Seahorse Cruise and Learn is a wonderful way to spend a few days on the water! The knowledge and sailing skills acquired will set you on the path to a safe, fun-filled sailing future!

Basic/Competent Crew/Day Skipper courses run from 1500, each Sunday throughout the season to 1500, Friday. The boats, 32' - 37', are modern, diesel powered, wheel steered sloops from   Catalina, Elite, Dufour, Bavaria, Jeanneau, Beneteau and Hunter. They are equipped with hot and cold water; showers; heat; propane stoves and propane barbecues. Full safety, navigational and domestic equipment is standard. All have inflatable dinghies with outboard motors and have been inspected by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Comprehensive course modules plus various pamphlets and brochures will be provided to each participant upon receipt of a deposit. Each student is supplied with a pillow, towel, and foul weather gear. Sleeping bags may be rented for a $20 fee. There are no prerequisites on this course - just bring a sleeping bag; personal clothing, non-marking shoes, a small amount of spending money and a sense of humour! Our courses are loads of fun and give a great deal of self-satisfaction.

Intermediate/Coastal Skipper:the prerequisites are:

CYA
Basic Cruising standard
Coastal Navigation recommended

ISPA
Competent Crew/Day Skipper
Coastal Navigation mandatory

Advanced: prerequisites:

CYA
Basic
Coastal Navigation
Intermediate
Emergency First Aid and CPR
VHF Radio Operator License

ISPA
Competent Crew/Day Skipper
Coastal Navigation
Coastal Skipper
Emergency First Aid and CPR
VHF Radio Operator License

Advanced cruises run early Spring and Fall - please contact our central booking office for details. Advanced Passagemaker Course:
14-days to CIRCUMNAVIGATE VANCOUVER ISLAND:
1) April 25 - May 8, 2004
2) May 23 - June 5, 2004
      2) June 20 - July 3, 2004
Avoid disappointment -
- these very popular cruises sell out early!
BOOK NOW: $1000 WILL SECURE YOUR BERTH!

LICENSING FOR ALL BOAT OPERATORS:
Avoid the rush, be responsible and be ready! The new regulations require proof of completion of a Canadian Coast Guard proficiency course, examination or equivalent to operate a powered watercraft, this includes a sailboat with an engine. Eventually all operators under the age of 55 will be required to carry a card certifying this boating proficiency (or your certified logbook). Any experienced boater with knowledge of boating regulations will be able to challenge the exam to obtain this walletsize card. The charge to write the exam, to be placed on a central registry and to obtain the card, is $45. Non Canadians may charter without this license provided they receive an orientation by a Canadian Charter Boat operator, or carry alternate certification i.e.: ASA, ISPA, RYA etc.

DISCOUNTS FOR STUDENTS
Students become repeat customers and qualifiy for a 5% discount on all subsequent charters (within 12 months), as well as qualifiying for family discounts. Multiple discounts may not apply.