We're Wild About Sailing!
AN INNOVATIVE LITTLE SAILING SCHOOL
IN SIDNEY, BC, CANADA
Have fun while learning the foundational skills you need to accomplish a big sailing dream or embark on your first high-seas adventure.
Our Story
We’re Dave and Annalise, and
we’re Wild About Sailing.
We met sailing on Great Slave Lake in Canada’s sub-arctic, and it’s been a lifetime of adventures ever since.A romantic honeymoon aboard a 150-foot tall ship (in a shipyard during a refit). Crewing a couple of offshore passages. Adventures sailing a 35-foot cruiser (with a toddler.)Dave is a Sail Canada Learn to Cruise instructor and instructor evaluator. He teaches to the Intermediate level, and hates having his photo taken.Annalise looks after our students,
co-ordinates onshore logistics, and keeps the whole thing on the rails.
Our Mantra
Dream big! (Start small ...)
We teach our courses on 28' performance cruisers. Why?
Because we think new sailors find them easier to learn on.They're a great, safe platform for learning skills you'll need to start cruising, racing or having big sailing adventures.They're also super-fun to sail.
And when you're having fun, we're having fun, too.
Scheduled Courses
We deliver introductory day courses following Sail Canada's Learn to Cruise standards for keelboat sailing and cruising education from our location in Canoe Cove Marina in Sidney, BC, Canada.
Looking for something more tailored? Consider our custom training options.
Discover
Never been sailing? We think it's fun, and we bet you will too. Join us for a day's adventure on the water and discover sailing in a safe, welcoming environment.
One day program
No classroom requirements
No pre-requisites
Two to four sailors
$285 per person (excl taxes)
Learn
Time for your next steps? We'll show you the fundamentals you need to confidently start crewing for daytime adventures on boats up to ten metres.
Two-day program (non-liveaboard)
One evening class (2 hours)
No pre-requisites
Two to four sailors
$650 per person (excl taxes)
Skipper / Crew
Ready to drive? Depending on experience, we'll prepare you to skipper or crew keelboats up to ten metres for your own daytime sailing adventures.
Three-day program (non-liveaboard)
Two evening classes (4 hours total)
New skippers require "Learn" or SKS
Two to four sailors
$975 per person (excl taxes)
Custom Training
We get it - learning to sail isn't always "one size fits all." Maybe you have some previous experience, or some specific sailing goals. Or you want to do a course with your pals, or challenge some Sail Canada Levels.
Using our knowledge of the Sail Canada training system, we'll help you find the right approach.
Your Group
Got a group of friends?
Book a class for your crew. We'll work with you to find a course and dates .
Ideal for groups of three or more.
Your Plan
Got a big adventure planned?
Let us help you get ready. We'll work with to create and execute a training program. Offered as private instruction.
Your Coach
Need some practice?
Let us help you drill critical skills, challenge levels or shake off the rust.
Offered as private instruction.
Contact us ...
Let's make this happen, cap'n!
[email protected]
+1 778-817-0275
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