PRICING
You can sign up by clicking on the button below the course or email us your info and interests. We’ll work out dates that work for you. Don’t worry if you don’t have enough people, we can put you together with someone.
What to bring for the 3 to 4 hour sails:
- Footwear: Non Scuffing footwear. Boat shoes, Teva-type sandals or tennis shoes. (to see if it scuffs if you take it off and slide an edge of the sole on paper)
- Clothing: Foul weather/Rain gear, fleece jacket, windbreaker and a sweater layers is good, during the summer rain gear usually not needed.
- Personal: Sunglasses with safety string and side protection, sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher), and cell phone or camera.
What to Bring for overnight trips. (Basic Cruising 3 day or 5 day)
We encourage our sailors to pack light as space on Starlight is limiting. Weather can be variable on the West Coast, so bringing clothing you can layer is ideal. Come and learn how to sail a boat!
Here’s a list of clothing we recommend:
- Footwear: Non Scuffing footwear. Boat shoes, Teva-type sandals or tennis shoes. (to see if it scuffs if you take it off and slide an edge of the sole on paper)
- Clothing: Foul weather/Rain gear, fleece jacket, long johns or janes, soft-sided duffel bag (not hard-sided luggage).
- Personal: Sleeping bag (pillow provided on request), beach towel & facecloth, sunglasses with safety string and side protection, sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher), toiletries, personal journal, glasses / contact lenses (and spares), special medication, gravol (non-drowsy), and cell phone & charger.
- Entertainment: reading material, and games.
- Documentation: Current driver’s license, current passport (if US travel is planned), birth certificate copy (if US travel is planned), next of kin contact information, PCOC Card, other sailing qualifications (if you have any), sailing logbook (we can provide if needed), evidence of travel insurance coverage, and BC Tidal fishing license if you wish to fish or gather shellfish.
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
Just come for the sail and relaxation
Add on option: bag lunch from Road to Sooke Cafe
ROC-M (DSC) VHF Marine 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
Material supplied by us ahead of time for home study
Five hour classroom review and exam (Online during Covid)
Call us for Power and Sail Squadron Membership Discount
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
Home study the material
Can be three Saturday or Sundays or any combination of three days
Won’t take up your whole Vacation
Lots of places 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 (extra cost) and Accommodations will be on the Boat
Course Material included
Price varies dependent on your choices
Coastal Navigation (Basic and Intermediate at once)
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
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.