Sailing lessons in Vancouver aboard a Catalina 30 sailboat
Learn to sail in Vancouver!  CYA Member School
Telltales Sailing School                                          
Sail Vancouver
 
 
PREREQUISITES None! The Basic Cruising course.... This course consists of three days of ashore and afloat sail training aboard a Catalina 30 sloop sailboat. We are conveniently located in False Creek and sail the waters of English Bay. While this course does start at a beginning level, it will be expected that the student will undertake some home study in order to boost confidence and knowledge. A CYA Basic Cruising Manual, Pleasure Craft Operator’s manual, Safe Boating Guide, Quick Reference Guide, and other resources will be provided for study. Pleasure Craft Operator’s certification and CYA Basic Cruising Standard will be granted upon successful completion of ashore and afloat test. This certification course will be taught in conjunction with the Canadian Yachting Learn to Cruise course. This will mean you will have credentials to operate and charter boats up to 30 feet for day sailing use. Sailing is a life long learning sport and it is expected that upon completion of this course you will use your skills and continue to upgrade Check our other courses and information by clicking pages above. Learn to Sail in Vancouver! “Big thanks to Hugh for getting this motley crew through the exam/s and providing an excellent platform to sail on and launch our burgeoning careers. I for one learned a tremendous amount and am sincerely grateful for that. Go Telltales!” Jonathan (April 2010)  “I just wanted to let you know that I had a great time over the last couple weeks. You are a very patient and understanding teacher. I would really like to get moving on my intermediate cruising standard.” Alex 2011  mailto:info@sailvancouver.camailto:info@sailvancouver.comshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1
                  Hugh Blackman CYA, M.Ed
Sailing instructor for 20 years and professional educator, will guide you through your learning, ensuring a safe, fun boating experience.
 
       make 2012 your year to learn to sail
The 2012 schedule has just been set and as always the courses will fill quickly.
 
Check out the schedule on the next page.
Most course are full but please email to be on waitlist
Private instruction times still available-- email
 
 
 
 
Canadian Yachting Association Basic Cruising Standard To be able to cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sloop rigged keelboat of 6 to 10 meters in moderate wind and sea conditions by day.