"Twenty
years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you
didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bow
lines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade
winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain
Sailing techniques may be based on science but sailing
has also been defined as
an art. Techniques come quickly but the arttakes time. That'sjust one of the many things that makes learning to
sail so rewarding.
Sailing instruction is our only business. We
don't operate a charter fleet or sell boats; we just do what we do
best, teach people to sail in a supportive environment.
If
you have limited experience we will
start by teaching you the basics in a professional and fun learning
environment. If you already have sailing experience we will
review these skills with you and ensure that you progress at a pace
suitable for you. This will give you a solid
foundation from which to progress with confidence. A firm grasp
of sailing fundamentals is essential to a long, safe and pleasurable
cruising career. We
pride ourselves in maintaining exceptionally high standards
using a variety of teaching aids and methods. The progression you will follow using our
comprehensive building-block program will be the key to your sailing
success.
Yes, we are located in beautiful Gibsons,a 40 min ferry ride from West Van.
Why is this better than a downtown Vancouver departure?
Gibsons has a thermal breeze every day like clockwork.
This means we train every day. We are within protected Howe Sound so no rough weather no matter how hard its blowing in Georgia Straight.
This protected environment is ideal for Basic training and allows full training days with little time lost to travel. The Intermediate trips go to the Gulf Islands.
PLANNING ON CHARTERING IN THE MED?
You need the International Certificate of Competency(ICC).
To operate a boat in Europe you now need the ICC.Gibsons/Landsend Sailing in partnership with International Yacht Training(IYT), the largest certifying body in the world,
can help you get this certification. Police and harbour authorities in Europe are busy fineing boaters to complement
their shrinking budgets. Charter companies in some areas will not accept reservations without the ICC.
The ICC is a combination on-water practical and theory exam that goes beyond our operaters card and is only valid 5 years.If your an experienced boater,onboard practical
evaluations can be arranged on request. For new boaters,training takes place on board in a cruise and learn format, Boaters that already have an IYT certification
automatically qualify for the ICC which allows the operation of craft up to 24 meters in length.
Contact us for more information.
If
you have limited experience we will
start by teaching you the basics in a professional and fun learning
environment. If you already have sailing experience we will
review these skills with you and ensure that you progress at a pace
suitable for you. This will give you a solid
foundation from which to progress with confidence. A firm grasp
of sailing fundamentals is essential to a long, safe and pleasurable
cruising career. We
pride ourselves in maintaining exceptionally high standards
using a variety of teaching aids and methods. The progression you will follow using our
comprehensive building-block program will be the key to your sailing
success.
