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Where to start ?
For most of you, whether you're new to sailing or have already accumulated a good experience, the best path to choose in sailing is not always obvious and can seem complex. This is why we have created this Agency in order to better guide you in your journey according to your objectives. Our primary goal is to make the realization of your dreams as simple as possible.
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Above all, the most important thing is to come and validate with us your interest in sailing with the following option:
Intro to Boating
3 hrs
Intro to Boating (private groups)
3 hrs
Through our Skill Mastery classes, you will have the chance to gain experience with qualified instructors in order
to get you ready for you Basic Cruising Standard certification as a skipper, or simply to accumulate more
nautical miles for your nautical resume.
These Skill Mastery Classes are recommended but not a prerequisite for the Basic Cruising Standard certification.​
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Each of the Sail Canada's certificates can be passed as skipper or crew. The more nautical miles you accumulate, the better your chances of passing as skipper.
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Des cartes de 6 sorties, 13 sorties, et de 22 sorties sont disponibles pour vous permettre d'économiser sur le prix de vos sorties durant la saison.
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6 session, 14 session or 22 session Skill Mastery cards are available to allow you to save on the price
of your sailing sessions during the season.
Sailing with Friends - Level 1
3 hrs
Ladies Mondays
3 hrs
Ce cours permet de développer les compétences nécessaires pour prendre la direction d'un voilier motorisé (avec l’aide d’un équipage bien formé), le jour, dans des conditions relativement favorables.
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This course allows you to develop the necessary skills to operate a motorized sailboat (with the help of a well-trained crew), during the day, in relatively favorable conditions.
We offer you 3 options for this certification:​
Basic Cruising Standard on 2 weekends: from 8am to 4pm each day for 4 days, you return home every evening.
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Basic Cruising Standard: from 8am to 4pm each day for 5 days, you return home every evening.
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Basic Cruising Standard Aboard: your class starts on Sunday 4pm and ends on Friday 4pm. Grocery shopping and meal planning is done as a group on the first day. You then go on an adventure for 5 days where you will participate in a multitude of tasks while developing the necessary skills to master a sailboat.
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Once you've obtained your certification, you can participate to our Skill Mastery sessions Sailing with Friends - Level 2 and our Week with Friends to accumulate experience and nautical miles.
Basic Cruising Standard 2 weekends
4 days
Basic Cruising Standard
5 days
Basic Cruising Standard Aboard
5 days
None
Prerequisites
Sailing with Friends - Level 2
3 hrs
Week with Friends
5 days
Depending on your project, you have the possibility of progressing to higher levels such as intermediate,
advanced and even offshore cruising.
In order to go to the Intermediate Cruising Standard certificate or simply for your personal learning,
here are the 3 courses which are quite essential if you want to continue in the sailing world.
The winter season is ideal for this type of course.
Pleasure Craft Operator Card
about 3 hrs of study
Maritime Radio - ROC (M)
about 6 hours of study
Elementary Coastal Navigation
about 30 hrs of study
First Aid & CPR
(recommended, non mandatory)
Variable duration
This "life aboard" course is the next step to the Basic Cruising Standard certification. Participants will develop their ability to act as skipper and crew by day sailing, in uncharted waters, while acquiring the skills and
necessary experience for “life aboard” cruises. ​
Depending on your experience, it is recommended, before (and even after) this certification, to perfect your experience and accumulate nautical miles through our Skill Mastery sessions.
These sessions are recommended but not a prerequisite for the intermediate cruising certificate.
Sailing with Friends - Level 2
3 hrs
Basic Cruising Standard​
Basic Coastal
Navigation
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Maritime Radio - ROC (M)
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Pleasure Craft Operator
First Aid & CPR
Prerequisites
Intermediate Cruising standard
5 days
With the goal of going towards the Advanced Cruising Standard certification or simply for your personal learning,
here are some important courses if you want to get to more advanced sailing levels.
The winter season is ideal for this type of course.
Intermediate Coastal Navigation
about 30 hours of study
First Aid & CPR
Variable Duration
We also offer yacht charters in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean if you are comfortable sailing on your own
and want to continue racking up nautical miles on your nautical resume.
This "life aboard" course develops the sailor's ability to take control and effectively operate a boat under sail day and night, in all kinds of weather conditions and at a distance of up to 100 nautical miles from shore.
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At this level, you should have accumulated several nautical miles under your belt. Please take note of all prerequisites necessary for certification.
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Advanced Cruising Standard
7 days
Basic Cruising Standard​
Intermediate Cruising Standard
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Maritime Radio - ROC (M)
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Pleasure Craft Operator
Prerequisites
Basic Coastal
Navigation
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Intermediate Coastal Navigation​
First Aid & CPR
Prerequisites
You are now an outstanding sailor, your passion only grows day by day, year by year. Here are three recommended courses to perfect your sailing knowledge as well as two prerequisites if you wish to pursue the offshore cruising certificate.
The winter season is ideal for this type of course.
Astronomical Navigation
about 30 hrs of study
Personal Survival Offshore
about 25 hrs of study
Advanced Coastal Navigation
about 30 hrs of study
An offshore cruise is a cruise made more than 100 miles from the nearest shore and where navigation is done by the stars and other electronic means, without reference to land relief.
This training develops the sailor's skills to effectively command and operate a sailboat day and night, in all weather conditions, during long-duration offshore cruises. Trainees will have the opportunity to sail as part of an uninterrupted cruise of more than 500 nautical miles.
Offshore Cruising Standard
Variable Duration
Basic Cruising Standard​
Inter. Cruising Standard​
Adv. Cruising Standard​
First Aid & CPR
Maritime Radio - ROC (M)
Prerequisites
Basic Coastal Navigation​
Intermediate Coastal Navigation
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Advanced Coastal Navigation​
Astronomical Navigation
Prerequisites
Vous êtes maintenant un marin accompli. Plusieurs options s'offrent à vous ... des traversées, des convoyages, des navigations partout à travers le monde. L'achat d'un monocoque, catamaran, trimaran?
Quel que soit votre besoin, notre équipe pourra vous assister.
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Avez-vous déjà pensé à devenir instructeur? Nous cherchons toujours à agrandir notre grande famille. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter et il nous fera un plaisir de continuer à vous assister à poursuivre votre passion et continuer à peaufiner votre rêve.
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You are now an accomplished sailor. Several options are available to you ... crossings, boat conveying,
navigations all over the world. Buying a monohull, catamaran, trimaran?
Whatever your need, our team can assist you. ​
Have you ever thought about becoming an instructor? We are always looking to expand our large family.
Don't hesitate to contact us and it will be our pleasure to continue to assist you in
pursuing
your passion and continuing to refine your dream.