ABOUT US
Blackfish Sailing Adventures is an accredited sailing school offering keelboat sailing courses from basic to advanced levels for adults aged 18 and over. We also offer customized sailing adventures with a skipper/instructor for groups of sailors of all ages and skill levels.
As an owner-operated company, Blackfish Sailing is dedicated to sharing the passion of sailing and coastal cruising. We provide low-impact ecotourism that is respectful of our amazing and fragile marine environment.
We acknowledge the privilege we have to sail in the Salish Sea; one of the most beautiful and accessible cruising grounds in the world.
OWNER AND HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Gary Langstaff is the owner and Head Instructor of Blackfish Sailing Adventures. He is certified as an Advanced Cruising Instructor with Sail Canada and has been teaching all levels of cruising and performance sailing for over 40 years. He is an avid racer and participates year-round in the sport.
Although he is most familiar with the cruising grounds of the Pacific North West, Gary has worked as a captain of sailing yachts in the Caribbean as well as the Mediterranean. He has performed numerous yacht deliveries and has cruised the Pacific from BC to Southern Mexico. He is also a member of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue.
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