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Basic or Intermediate
Cruise 'n' Learn
Programs
Cruise 'n' Learn
programs normally are operated with four or more persons on a 30 to
36 foot yacht for economic reasons. Sharing the learning experience
can be frustrating for a couple who want to learn how to operate a
vessel as a couple rather than as a member of a larger crew.
Freestyle's courses
are designed to accommodate couples at prices that are competitive
with per person fees shared by larger groups.
Please bring shoes with
light colored soft soles
for use on board our vessels
6 Day Cruise 'n' Learn sailing course for Couples
(Generally you would board on Sunday, return on Friday, however,
other dates are available by arrangement)
Freestyle's
basic course is designed to accommodate
couples who would prefer not to share their learning experience with
strangers. This format suits those who want to learn how to cruise as
a couple, before bareboat chartering, buying their own sailboat
or venturing offshore.
We offer ISPA
and CYA based
programs. You may enroll in the sailing program of your choice.
Enjoy the fun and
adventure of sailing, in comfort and safety, aboard our 30 foot
sloop rigged sailing yacht.
Learn to sail while
cruising throughout the beautiful Gulf Islands of British Columbia
Your Cruising Course
Spend the first
evening on board in the home port at Sidney and spend the next
five days cruising the Gulf Islands. Spend two nights moored at
different marinas and two nights at anchor in different popular
Island anchorages. You learn the skills and techniques required
to navigate and handle the yacht under power and sail during
your cruise. Hands on experience and instruction is ongoing
throughout the course. Topics covered and skills taught include,
but are not limited to:
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vessel inventory
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location and
operation of safety equipment
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cruise planning and
provisioning
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operation of the
vessel under sail and power
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emergency procedures
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seamanship
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rules of the road
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use of marine charts
to find your position
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interpreting tide and
current tables
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proper use of day
beacons, navigation buoys and lights for safe
passage
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The
Intermediate level course hones the above skills with
addtional areas covered including cruise planning,
provisioning and cooking while underway.
Cost:
$1175.00 per person*
(*based on 2 persons - total $2350.00 per couple in Canadian funds)
*6% GST will be added
The quoted prices for the
six day Basic and Intermediate Cruise and Learn Package include
on board meals, bedding, wet weather gear, and course manuals.
Charts, sailing directions and other navigational publications are on board the vessel.
Six Day
"Stay nights in the Bed & Breakfast and sail during the
day" Program
Start your day
with breakfast at the B&B, then spend the day on the water
learning sailing, boating safety and navigation skills. Lunch on
board is provided. Spend the evening enjoying the offerings of the Town of Sidney
or nearby Victoria.
Cost:
$1285.00 plus 6% GST per person
based on two sharing
Three Day
Intensive Course
(Board on
Friday, depart Saturday morning, return late Monday. Other
departure dates are available by arrangement.)
Essentially,
this offering compresses the content of the six day cruise 'n'
learn vacation in to three days.
The intensive
course format can work well for those with limited time and with
some previous experience.
The course
manuals should be completed prior to commencing with on the
water training.
As with our six
day Cruise 'n' Learn the cost of the three day intensive
course includes course manuals, meals and instruction.
Cost:
$750.00 per person*
*based on two for total cost of $1500.00 + 6% GST
The sailing vessel used
for our cruise n learn programs is a modern fin keel sloop with accommodations
for up to five people. Operating with two people plus the
instructor offers a more reasonable standard of comfort on this size
of vessel.
All courses
offered by Freestyle are designed to meet either ISPA or CYA
standards. Successful completion of your course would lead to
certification at the appropriate level of the program that you
participate in.
Besides being
CYA and ISPA certified, our instructors have many years of
coastal and offshore cruising experience. One is also an
experienced boat builder who is able and willing to assist with
prospective boat purchases
30 foot Irwin Sloop
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booking information, deposit requirement, and refund policy
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