Introducing New in 2023
Mileage Building Opportunity
After completing a class, you likely want to practise your skills, and you likely don't have a boat. Sign up to book one of our vessels and refresh those skills.
You won't be alone! Each opportunity includes a certified instructor onboard to assist or reteach if requested.
Are you nervous about booking your first charter? Consider this a practise run.
Bringing along a friend or spouse without experience or training by giving them a Discover Cruising Experience. (Add on)
Live a board add on is available to make it an overnight adventure.
Limited to a max of 4 participants.
Cost: $600 for the boat and instructor for 5 hours. $100 for additional hours.
Can I book a Charter boat yet?
Hopefully..
On paper, you are able to "apply" to book your first ever charter boat! Each charter company is a bit different but the general process is the same.
The company will need to see your sailing resume. They want to know you understand the environment, collision regulations and that the boat will come back to the same place in the same shape.
If you have never chartered and have little practical experience, they may require you to hire an instructor for the first day of your 5+ day trip. This person will help you like a coach and provide basic instructions to those with no training. You will be required to stay close to the home marina and practise your skills and show some competency for the first day. This instructor will then contact the Charter company to confirm your capabilities and you are now set! The feeling I had when our instructor (now friend) left the boat to me and three people who had never been on a sailboat, is a huge feeling of satisfaction and competency! I hope Living Sky Sailing School can get you to a similar situation!
After completing your certification through Living Sky Sailing School or any CRYA (Canadian Recreational Yachting Association) School, I would recommend using one of their charter schools first, as they will be familiar with your training.
A VHF Marine Radio Operators certificate (coming soon through us) and someone on board with First Aid / CPR may be required.