OVERNIGHT SAILING ADVENTURES
Exclusive Sailing Adventure: just your own private group or family and a skipper. This is a great way to discover sailing and experience coastal cruising. There are two vessels available for Exclusive Adventures: a Dufour 38 Classic and a Beneteau 351 Oceanis.
The trip is customized to your family or group needs. Unless you are a family group, up to 4 persons is a good number for the boat, as there will also be a Skipper/Instructor accompanying you.
The emphasis will be on giving all participants a “hands-on” sailing experience. Everyone can learn at their own pace and feel confident and safe on the water. No prior boating experience is required. You will be guided by a certified instructor.
Even for those with previous experience, a skipper-assisted cruise will be valuable for learning new things and getting more practice on the water. Overnight cruises go for a minimum of four days.
You can check out what a typical cruise would be like HERE.
To see what dates are available CONTACT US.
PRICING – 2024
| DATES / SEASON | PRICE PER DAY* |
|---|---|
| April 1 – June 30 Spring |
$895 |
| July 1 – August 31 Summer |
$995 |
| Sept. 1 – October 31 Fall |
$895 |
*The above prices are in Canadian dollars and include instructor and the whole boat per day. This is not per individual. Prices do not include a 5% tax (GST).
What is included: sailing instruction, all park mooring fees and permits, insurance and all items necessary for cruising and living aboard. Let us know if you require bedding or towels. It would be better if you bring your own but we can also supply them free of charge if you make a specific request. Wet weather gear can be supplied too but only if the correct sizing is available.
What is not included: food and drinks are not included. You can choose to do the provisioning yourself (you must include your whole group and skipper). We can supply a sample meal plan and provision list for you to use as a guide.
If you prefer us to supply the provisioning and meal plan, we can do it for $40.00 per person per day.
We cruise from April 1 to November 1. Our overnight cruises generally start at 10 a.m. on the first day and return by 4 p.m. on the last day.
To see what dates are available CONTACT US.
Advantages of an Exclusive Sailing Adventure versus a bareboat rental: an experienced skipper who is also a certified instructor is completely familiar with the inner working of the vessel can save you time getting acquainted with the boat and in handling the little “emergencies” that can occur while cruising. The skipper can also guide you to the best anchorages and local winds, answer many of your questions about sailing, wildlife, vegetation and local history, or even reveal where whales might be found. But most important, your skipper will reduce your stress level so you can relax and enjoy the cruise knowing that you will not be charged extra for insurance and you will not be held responsible for any damage incurred while on the cruise.
Cruising is all about good food, great company, pleasant surroundings and time to enjoy it all. The Beneteau 351 has two private cabins, while the Dufour 38 has three private cabins. Both vessels feature fully-equipped galleys and large comfortable saloons. Both vessels have a dodger and a bimini to shelter you from the sun and rain.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in sailing as much or little as they like but we all share the cooking and clean-up duties.
Dufour 38 – Layout
Dufour 38 – Classic
Dufour is a famous name among European cruising sailors and has become a trusted name in North America as well. These sailboats have a reputation for being seagoing passage makers. The “Chinook XV” is a fine example of classic styling and a design philosophy that stresses a combination of performance and comfort under all manner of weather conditions.
The 38’s underbody, with its fin keel and fine entries, combines speed and stability with fingertip control, even when reefed in heavy weather. It is a great looking yacht and features wide and uncluttered side decks that make going forward safe and easy. Lines are led aft to the cockpit for easy handling. The primary winches are a breeze to work and offer automatic push-button control.
The interior is spacious and luxurious and the woodwork is an exceptional example of fine, European craftsmanship.
A rigid hull inflatable dinghy with an outboard motor accompanies this vessel on overnight trips.
Beneteau 35 – Layout
Beneteau 351 – Oceanis
The Ibis is a modern and fully equipped ocean cruiser. Her self-furling main and jib (with all sheets leading back to the cockpit) make her fun and easy to sail. Navigational aids include auto-helm steering, radar, chart plotter and DSC radio. She sleeps 4 comfortably in two separate state rooms. For families and intimate groups another two persons can be accommodated in the main saloon.
Creature comforts include a dodger and a bimini to protect from wind, sun and spray. Her French designer has introduced a variety of features which make for an extremely spacious and comfortable boat for her size. For example, her large cockpit has a table with built-in ice chest. There are also many windows and sky lights, all with shades. Ibis’s walk-through stern features a swim platform which is especially useful for boarding the inflatable, for swimming, diving, and for retrieving crab traps.
A rigid hull inflatable dinghy with an outboard motor accompanies this vessel on overnight trips.
An Ibis is a wading bird that feeds on larval insects and creatures of the wetlands.
Our Ibis is a masthead sloop that feeds on steady winds and ocean waves.
