Certified sailing courses by Sailwest Charters

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Sailwest courses and programs, delivered by a CYA Certified Instructor, range from obtaining your Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operator Card to 5 day, all-inclusive Cruise and Learn Sail Programs.

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Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operator Card

Evening Classes: Three evenings 7:00 to 10:00

Cost : $75.00 Canadian per person

Dates : Call to check on available dates

One Day Class: Spend the day on Newcastle Island and in Nanaimo Harbour reviewing course material and writing the Canadian Coast Guard exam for your operator card. Limited to 6 participants per class.

Cost: $75.00 Canadian per person

Dates: Usually scheduled on a Sat. or Sun.

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Learn to Sail: (CYA Certification)

Successful participants will receive CYA Basic Cruising Standard Certification.

	Topics covered include: anchoring navigation collision regulations operation of a diesel engine seamanship safety on the water The course is offered on a larger cruising sailboat, a Catalina 36.
	4 day sails and 4 evening classes Cost : $650.00 Canadian per person Dates : Please call to check on available dates

	All inclusive program delivered over 5 days on board a very comfortable cruising yacht while sailing in your choice of the Gulf Islands, the San Juan Islands, or Desolation Sound. Cost: $1000.00 Canadian per person Dates: Please call to check on available dates

Sailwest courses in the Gulf Islands, the San Juan Islands, or Desolation Sound

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Learn to Sail: (CYA Certification) with Sailwest canada