Swiftsure Sailing Academy
Come sail away with locally-based Swiftsure Sailing Academy! Swiftsure is dedicated to offering the highest quality sailing instruction available in western Canada.
Introductory through Advanced Courses
Want to try out your sea legs? Swiftsure offers ‘Introduction to Sailing’ trips. These sessions are targeted toward the budding sailor who "just wants to try it", the developing sailor looking for on-the-water time, and to the vacationing group looking for a magical day on the lake. All session costs include a certified sailing instructor and boat rental. Two session lengths are offered: 3 hours and 6 hours. And you have your choice of two locations for this introductory course:
Glenmore Reservoir or Okanagan Lake.
For those who wish to pursue further sailing courses, Swiftsure offers certification courses for both the International Sail and Power Association (ISPA) and the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA).
ISPA courses include Competent Crew and Day Skipper, Coastal Navigation, Coastal Skipper, Yacht Master Offshore, and Power Boat Courses. CYA courses include Basic Cruising, Intermediate Cruising, Coastal Navigation and Advanced Cruising. Various locations are available for these courses (check www.swiftsuresailing.com for further information).
Marine VHF Radio and Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card
To legally operate a VHF marine radio, you must possess a Radio Operator's Certificate (ROC). Swiftsure is offering a course several times throughout the spring and winter seasons to prepare you to take the exam. The two-night course consists of one lecture night and one exam night. The ROC exam has both a written and a verbal component. The new course includes the endorsement for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS).
Do you have your Pleasure Craft Operators Card? As of September 2010, all operators of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes are required to provide proof of competency on board at all times. Students who complete any of Swiftsure's Learn to Cruise courses can easily write the Pleasure Craft Operator's Card examination. For students not taking a Swiftsure course, the Operator's Card examination can be challenged after a review of Canada's boating laws and regulations.
Corporate Sailing
Teamwork is recognized as one of the key elements in an effective organization. A boat cannot be sailed correctly without teamwork. Everyone regardless of their standing in the organization must work together to complete the tasks.
Swiftsure’s three-day corporate sailing programs will assist members of your company or your organization in working effectively to meet the organizational goals. This is an intense live-aboard experience that builds bonds among the participants.
Sailing Vacations and Flotillas
Swiftsure Sailing Academy can arrange vacations and flotillas on the newest and most modern boats from both Sidney and Comox. From Sidney you have close access to the Gulf Islands which offers quiet anchorages and well-equipped marinas.
From the Comox base further north, it is a short sail into the spectacular deep valleys and mountain ranges of Desolation Sound. With the two bases, you can also arrange for a one way charter between the two locations. Westjet has flights to both locations.
Or How About a "Flotilla?"
The word Flotilla means "a small fleet of bare boats." Anyone can join a Swiftsure Flotilla, whether you are a skipper with your own crew (tag-a-long), couples or a single. All experience levels are welcome. You will sail with 3-5 people per boat (Including skipper) through some of the best cruising waters in the world.
Corporate Retreats
Does your corporation or group has a need to "get away from it all"? Why not arrange for a skippered charter for your group? Swiftsure Sailing will work with you to select boats that meet your needs and provide skippers who are knowledgeable about the area in which you wish to charter. Arrangements can also be made to accommodate group requests to get a sailing certificate from the Canadian Yachting Association or International Sail and Power Association. Swiftsure is not limited by number of boats or team members and will customize a program suited to any corporate need and size.
Contact Information
Swiftsure Sailing Academy Ltd.
PO Box 46058,
1233 - 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2G-5H7
Bob Cross: (403) 620-5812
Fax: (403) 313-6700.
Toll free: 1-877-470-7245 (SAIL)
bob@swiftsuresailing.com

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