Sindbad School of Sailing regularly offers cruise and learn sailing lessons for learn to sail certificate for

Competent Crew

Day Skipper

Coastal Navigation

Coastal Skipper

Cruise and Learns are offered on the coastal tidal waters of the west coast of Beautiful British Columbia usually leaving from Vancouver Island, sailing the Gulf Islands, The Sunshine Coast, Desolation sound and many other destinations.

Live aboard instruction takes place on cruising sailboats of the 35-40 foot range and usually last 7 nights. Participants experience the full range of boat handling and navigational skills required for successful and safe cruising.

Join us for an exciting seven day, seven night cruise, from Nanaimo to the Sunshine Coast, the Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound or wherever the wind takes us and learn as you go.

Boarding at Stones Marina in Nanaimo, the Cruise and Learn Boat will be a 40 Ft. Oceanis,

We will spend some nights in marinas, others at anchor in some quiet anchorages at various islands, learning cruising, boat handling skills, navigation and having lots of fun. We will have fabulous meals on board and there will be ample time to explore the Islands, trails & nature to work it all off.