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Sailing Schools in Canada, British Columbia
Learn to Sail. Improve your skills. Get Certified and Internationally Licensed.
Learning to sail in British Columbia has its advantages. The landscape is incredibly picturesque and the ocean is incredibly diverse. From the high rise buildings of Vancouver out through Burrard Inlet to the quaint Victoria on Vancouver Island. Advanced sailing training takes you up to Desolation Sound where you'll experience some of the higher tidal current flows in the world.
Check out our sailing schools in British Columbia where you can learn the basics of sailing or go all the way to advanced sailing training.
Check out our sailing schools in British Columbia where you can learn the basics of sailing or go all the way to advanced sailing training.
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Mike Nyakas
Private Instructor - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mike Nyakas grew up on the ocean in Prince Rupert, commercial fished as a youth, and spent his adult career in the hospitality industry and Corporate Sales. Mike believes the best environment for learning is allowing nature and the sailboat to present the best platform in a relaxed way while enjoying all aspects of the cruising lifestyle… after all, someone has to snorkel, paddleboard and visit these amazing anchorages. He has taught and sailed in many of the world’s most popular sailing grounds: Greece, Thailand, Bahamas, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, San Francisco, USA, and Sea of Cortez, Mexico. Mike holds a Transport Canada SVOP Captains license, Commercial Helicopter License, alongside sailing instructor credentials with CRYA, IYT, Sail Canada, ISPA, and ASA.
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Learn more about Mike Nyakas
Location notes:
I typically am available Summer season in BC for sailing season then make way south to Mexico for winter sailing season in the Sea of Cortez. I typically train on charter boats of all variety and sizes. Always available to travel and have assisted on numerous adventures with clients fulfilling their sailing dreams
I typically am available Summer season in BC for sailing season then make way south to Mexico for winter sailing season in the Sea of Cortez. I typically train on charter boats of all variety and sizes. Always available to travel and have assisted on numerous adventures with clients fulfilling their sailing dreams
Underway Sailing
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Underway Sailing is a sailing school and sailing charter company based in Vancouver BC, Canada. Dedicated to helping students reach their sailing goals, Underway Sailing creates a safe, hands-on, fun, learning environment.
Through on-the-water and dockside training, students gain the necessary knowledge and skills to operate sailing vessels under sail and under power in a variety of coastal conditions.
Join us for a cruise today.
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Learn more about Underway Sailing
Witsend Sailing School
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vancouver BC based sailing school operating out of False Creek in Vancouver. We provide single and multiple day sail training events on a Aloha 30 and a Paceship 26. Most of our training is single day in English Bay and Howe Sound. That said our new yacht is fully equipped for multi day excursions. Check our website and please call to chat, you never know what may be possible. We also have a Meetup Group. Vancouver learn to sail.
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Learn more about Witsend Sailing School
Voyage Makers Coastal Adventures Ltd.
Victoria, BC, Canada
Expert training & curated adventures in the Pacific Northwest. Coastal British Columbia & the Inside Passage magical wild coastline will enchant and teach you skills you can take anywhere in the world. Join us for training and educational flotillas curated to educate, inspire and create unforgettable memories. Founded by expert instructors, enjoy world-class training at all levels aboard sail, power & catamaran.
Learn more about Voyage Makers Coastal Adventures Ltd.
Learn more about Voyage Makers Coastal Adventures Ltd.
Helmsman Cruise And Learn
Duncan, BC, Canada
Helmsman Cruise and Learn offers 3 and 5 day Sailing Adventures in the Gulf Islands.
Join us for an unforgettable experience while you learn to crew or skipper a sea going yacht.
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Learn more about Helmsman Cruise And Learn