Boating and Navigation Courses for Power and Sailboat
OperatorsCome boating in BC. Have fun
on the water while learning to operate your boat safely.
Picture yourself at the helm with
your family and friends experiencing the freedom and adventure boating
offers.
Whether you are a new boater,
moving up to a larger vessel, or from sail to power or vice versa we can assist you with private instruction
tailored to your needs. You may obtain your Coastal
Navigation certification and VHF Radio Operator's certificate with our home-study
programs.
Since 1980, Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. has been providing quality boating
instruction. We are the oldest cruising school in B.C. under continuous
ownership.
Pleasure Craft Operators
The
Canadian Government has brought in regulations requiring all boaters operating a powered boat to have proof
of competency. A Pleasure Craft Operators Card is one acceptable form. The deadline for having proof of proficiency
was September 15,
2009
 Charters
Not a boat owner or a boater wanting to experience the cruising grounds of
BC? Many clients prefer to cruise from Sidney which is
easily accessible by plane or ferry. The Victoria International Airport as well as the BC Ferry and Anacortes
Ferry Terminals are within fifteen minutes drive.
By starting a cruise from Sidney on Vancouver
Island, there are many places to explore within a few hours travel time - Sidney Spit Marine Park, Portland
Island, North and South Pender, Galiano Island and Saltspring Island. The above destinations are within
twenty miles of Sidney. Most of the islands are approximately two miles apart and are sheltered from the
Strait of Georgia.
We act as brokers for major charter companies in BC. Allow us to assist
you in finding the vessel for your vacation.
Come and explore the Gulf Islands. Choose from
bustling resorts or quiet anchorages.
Discover the unspoiled beauty of the inland sea
where eagles fly and Orcas swim.
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