Sailing School

CYA Intermediate Cruising Standard
(Bareboat Skipper)

• 5-10 Day Vancouver Island or Gulf Islands
  
  

 

Objective
"To be able to cruise safely in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sailing yacht of 8-12 metres in moderate wind and sea conditions by day. Emphasises
on-the-water skills at a level acceptable for
bareboat chartering."

 

Course Content Synopsis

• Cruise and passage planning.
• Aspects of living afloat.
• Weather.
• Improved boat handling.
• Seamanship and problem solving.
• Navigation.
• Boat Maintenance.
• Flying a spinnaker.
• VHF procedures.

 

More course options:

CYA Basic Crew (Competent Crew) - Become a useful member of a sail boat crew.

CYA Basic Cruising (Day Skipper) - Learn to take command.

CYA Advanced Cruising (Coastal Skipper) - Experience the challenges of heavier weather and night sailing.

CYA Coastal Navigation Standard -Find your way safely from A to B.

CYA / Coast Guard Card (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) - Mandatory licence for powered pleasure craft.