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Welcome to Starlight Sailing Adventures. Check our calendar to see if Starlight or Primetime are available for the dates you need. Signup and pay here, then talk to us to finalize the booking of the dates. (If not sure just give us a call 250-415-3223 or email admin@starlightsailing.com )
We are here to introduce you to Sailing Skills and the Cruising / Live Aboard Lifestyle in Sailboats. Come for a four hour intro (no study required) or do day classes and practice sails, three day condensed courses or come and cruise for a 5 day trip. Three day and 5 day you can leave with your Basic Cruising Day Skipper Certificate, You sign up in advance and get the material to home study. Then we go sailing and learn the afloat skills and practice the theory. At the end you write the appropriate Sail Canada or Transport Canada exam and there you go. You’re certified, you’ve learned a skill and had a vacation.
Coastal Navigation, PCOC and VHF Marine Radio. You sign up in advance and get the material to home study. Then we do the review and exam. At the end you write the appropriate Sail Canada or Transport Canada exam and there you go. You’re certified.
You can start with the 3 to 4 hour Introduction to Sailing / Boating Course where you will learn safety, leaving and returning to the dock. The rest of the time we will be out sailing and you can get a feel for what it is like to sail or just practice up on your long forgotten skills. Start your Sail Canada Accreditation now with this class. Returning for practice sails are at a reduced rate. So come often!
You must pay when you book or e-transfer right after. or we cannot reserve a place for you. Best to contact us first to arrange a date before booking.. When you look at our Calendar and Starlight or Prime Time are Available or have room on a 4hour then you should be good to book. Send us an email right after to confirm the date you want. Thanks
This is an entry level, non-liveaboard course in the series of Sail Canada courses on sailing keelboats and on cruising, Two full days on the water learning the basics. Good for individuals with minimal practical on water experience. This entry level course builds basic sailing skills with a focus on operation of the vessel as crew. Candidates completing this course 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. Prerequisite for the Basic Cruising Standard (Day Skipper) Good for experienced Sailors if there is a particular skill you want to work on Safety, Dockinig and Casting Off, and Points of Sail. No Exam.
Lessons on our boats or your boat,. You can check our Calendar and make sure the dates you need are available
Lessons on our boats or your boat,. You can check our Calendar and make sure the dates you need are available
3 full days on the water, (Non-Liveaboard). One week apart or can be three days in a row. To be able to cruise safely in local waters as both skipper and crew in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. This course is designed for the novice sailor and those with little experience on cruising sailboats in tidal waters. Can be weekend or week day. Dates can vary from what is posted depending on number of people signed up. PCOC Card included for a small fee if needed. Prerequisite: must have the Competent Crew or equivalent years of experience. Good for experienced Sailors if there are particular skill you want to work on all aspects of Basic sailing. Must have before Intermediate Cruising.
Lessons on our boats or your boat,. You can check our Calendar and make sure the dates you need are available.
Lessons on our boats or your boat,. You can check our Calendar and make sure the dates you need are available.
5 full days and 4 nights liveaboard on the water cruising the Southern Gulf Islands. With the ultimate goal of being able to cruise safely in local waters as both skipper and crew in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. It is a liveaboard course. This course is designed for the novice sailor and those with experience on cruising sailboats in tidal waters. It is for two or more students.. The price is per person. Food is supplied and agreed upon before. Cost of food is spit between everyone'. Prerequisite is a PCOC Card but can be included for a small fee.
Lessons on our boats or your boat,. You can check our Calendar and make sure the dates you need are available
Lessons on our boats or your boat,. You can check our Calendar and make sure the dates you need are available
5 full days and 4 nights on the water cruising the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Southern Gulf Islands. With the ultimate goal of being able to cruise safely in local waters as both skipper and crew. This is on a 9 to 12 meter vessel in moderate wind and sea conditions, by day. This course is designed for the sailor with experience on cruising sailboats. It is for two students but could be three if you all know each other. The price is per person. Food can be supplied. Prerequisite: Basic Cruising Standard, Marine Radio ROC-M (DSC) Basic Navigation Standard
ROC stands for Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate and is required by anyone using a marine VHF or MF-HF radio (each person on the boat who will use the radio needs their own card). In addition, if you received your ROC card before the new Digital Selective Calling was introduced you are encouraged to rewrite and get your DSC endorsement for your ROC-M card. Sign up and get online access then about three weeks later we'll run the in class review and test. ( may be online during Covid) There is a $20 fee for missing or rebooking within two weeks of the class.
Meet at RCM SAR Building in Sooke Harbour for 4 hour review and 1-hour exam. Printed or e-pub book, call for dates, we run it monthly.
Online 4-hour review and 1-hour exam. Over two nights.. printed or e-pub book, call for dates, we run it monthly.
Meet at RCM SAR Building in Sooke Harbour for 4 hour review and 1-hour exam. Printed or e-pub book, call for dates, we run it monthly.
Online 4-hour review and 1-hour exam. Over two nights.. printed or e-pub book, call for dates, we run it monthly.
Who needs a Pleasure Craft Operator Card? All motorized boat operators in Canada are required by law to have a Proof of Competency and the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (more commonly known as a boating license and PCOC) is that, regardless of age, length of boat or engine horsepower. Sign up here, get the book when you are done studying you can set up an appointment to write the exam. There you have it a lifetime certification.
Call us for dates, we run it all the time
Must be pre-arranged and have proof of competency to challenge the BCS. Call, email or text first.dd text here
Must be pre-arranged and have proof of competency to challenge this BCS. Call, email or text first.
Must be pre-arranged and have proof of competency to challenge this BCS. Call, email or text first.
email: admin@starlightsailing.com
phone: 250-415-3223
Welcome to Starlight Sailing Adventures. Check our calendar to see if Starlight or Primetime are available for the dates you need. Signup and pay here, then talk to us to finalize the booking of the dates. (If not sure just give us a call 250-415-3223 or email admin@starlightsailing.com )
We are here to introduce you to Sailing Skills and the Cruising / Live Aboard Lifestyle in Sailboats. Come for a four hour intro (no study required) or do day classes and practice sails, three day condensed courses or come and cruise for a 5 day trip. Three day and 5 day you can leave with your Basic Cruising Day Skipper Certificate, You sign up in advance and get the material to home study. Then we go sailing and learn the afloat skills and practice the theory. At the end you write the appropriate Sail Canada or Transport Canada exam and there you go. You’re certified, you’ve learned a skill and had a vacation.
Coastal Navigation, PCOC and VHF Marine Radio. You sign up in advance and get the material to home study. Then we do the review and exam. At the end you write the appropriate Sail Canada or Transport Canada exam and there you go. You’re certified.