Pricing
You can sign up by clicking on the button below the course or email us your info and interests from our Contact page and we’ll work out dates that work for you. Don’t worry if you don’t have enough people we will put you together with someone.
Introduction to Sailing
3 to 4 hour sail
discounts for locals and additional sails
see if sailing is for you
learn the basics or come practice
add a bag lunch from Road to Sooke Cafe
or a nature hike in the Sooke Hills and then a sail?
ROC-M (DSC) VHF Radio
Can be taken with the Basic Cruising Standard (5 Day) or alone as long as we get a minimum of 4 people
Marine Radio Course with Digital Selective Calling
Must have before turning on radio
Book and CD supplied ahead of time for home study
Four hour review and exam
discounts if you already have the material
Start Keelboat Sailing
Great for those new to sailing
can be completed 12 to 15 hours of sailing
get the material ahead of time to study the theory
can be done evenings or weekends or any two days
great way to find out if sailing is for you
Basic Cruising Standard (3 day course)
Good for those restricted to 3 days of time and living close by
Home study the material
Can be three Saturday or Sundays or any combination of three days
Won’t take up your whole Vacation
Great if you already have a place to stay in Sooke
Basic Cruising Standard (3 day, your boat)
Learn on your own boat
Learn the skills on your own boat
Home study the material
Can be three Saturdays, Sundays or any combination of three days
Great if you already have a place to stay in Sooke
Basic Cruising Standard ( 5 day Cruise and Learn for 2)
Best Choice
Sail and learn in the Southern Gulf Islands
Basic Cruising Standard Certificate
PCOC and / or VHF ROC-M (DSC) for additional fee
Meals and Accomodations on the Boat
Course Material included
Reduced price on your own boat
Price varies dependent on your choices
Coastal Navigation
Get your Beginner and Intermediate at one time
safely navigate a sailing or power cruiser in coastal or inland waters
Home Study -learning in your home environment
no pre-requisite required
benefit to everyone who operates a sail boat, power boat, kayak or fishing boat
Gord Fulcher: President and Chief Instructor
Certified and Current Sail Canada Basic Cruising Instructor
Certified Sail Canada VHF Marine Radio ROC-M (DSC) Instructor
Certified Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate (PCOC) Examiner
First Aid Certified
President Sooke Sailing Association
Member Blue Water Cruising Association
Member and VHF Marine Radio Instructor, Brentwood Bay, Canadian Power and Sail Squadron
Member of Sooke Chamber of Commerce
Testimonials
Rob Jolly
Gord’s a great guy, great sailor & great instructor; you’ll have fun & learn a lot!
Laurina Norris
Gord shares his knowledge and love of sailing in a way that is both fun and practical. He is easy-going and patient – no walking the plank on the Starlight, that’s for sure!
Quinton Ehman
I found Gord easy to be around and fun to learn from. I started with no sailing experience and within a couple of months I had the confidence to skipper my own boat. I still take courses through Gord and enjoy sailing with him whenever I can. I highly recommend Starlight Sailing Adventures.