3 credits

The protected waters of the Inside Passage and the exquisite sheltered waterways found on the west coast provide some of the best sailing opportunities in the world. The future of sailing is assured with its distinctive ability to provide the comforts of larger vessels with the tranquility not found on powerboats. This course introduces you to sailing and to the role of the crew and guide in providing an enjoyable and safe sailing trip. The course is structured to teach you the skills needed for safe day-cruising in familiar waters as both skipper and crew of a sloop-rigged keelboat of six to 10 meters in moderate wind and sea conditions. Successful participants will receive their Canadian Yachting Association Basic Cruising Standard or equivalent certification.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Adventure Tourism Diploma or Coastal Adventure Tourism Certificate Programs

Offered in the following terms: 2012 Winter

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