INFORMATION LINKS

• NOAA WEATHERFAX

• LOCAL WEATHER

• LOCAL LIVE WINDS

• LOCAL TIDES

• LOCAL OCEAN CAM

• LOCAL MAP

• LOCAL AERIAL

• LOCAL CHART

• LOCAL ROADS

• STRAIT OF GEORGIA

• HOWE SOUND

• KNOTS

• SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• BUOY SYSTEM

• COLLISION REGS

• SPEED RATINGS

• YACHTWORLD

• WEST MARINE

SAILING INSTRUCTION AREA  

Why sail with us? Our sailing areas are in the pristine waters off West Vancouver British Columbia, Canada (a pleasant 20 to 30 minute freeway drive from central Vancouver). You can visually see the difference in the ocean water near West Vancouver and beyond. It is a clear blue on most days, as opposed to the sometimes muddy waters closer to downtown and the Fraser River.

Whereas sailing tours leaving out of downtown Vancouver have to depart the crowded and smoggy port areas and cross shipping lanes, we have only seconds of travel time before we can raise sail and explore effortlessly as close to the beautiful shoreline as we please. You get maximum sailing time with us, and none of the typical half hour of noisy motoring each way. Exploring the shoreline is an obvious advantage in poor weather or on winter days, as staying close gives more security to beginner crews. It also gives variety and helps judge speed and direction on days of light wind, when being out in the middle of nowhere can be quite boring.  

If you are ready for the open waters, our departures are close to the Straight of Georgia. Technically just inside Howe Sound, we are about twenty minutes away. This compares favorably to some companies which will not be able sail the long beat out of English Harbor against the sometimes contrary winds and currents (costing as much as three hours sailing time one way!).

Lots of free street parking is available, as well as Paid parking. You will find this a wonderful break from the horrors of downtown parking (especially the Granville Island tow-away). Many fine restaurants with outdoor patios are a close by, for meeting friends as well as celebrating after a fine outing.

Lastly, we have beautiful, safe,  sunset and evening sailing on weekday nights, which can leave your weekends free for other activities. Our trips don't have to be back by 5:00!