Foundation Course – Serve as a Crew Member on Sailboats up to 50 feet.

This course lays the groundwork for anyone new to sailing. You’ll learn how sailboats work, how to handle them safely, and how to assist in docking, anchoring, and emergency procedures. By the end of this training, you’ll be qualified to serve as a competent crew member on vessels up to 50 feet in length.

Includes:

• Boat parts & systems
• Sailing theory & sail handling
• Docking, anchoring, safety protocols
• Crew responsibilities

3–4 Hour Sailing Experiences

We offer private and semi-private 3–4 hour sailing experiences tailored to your interest whether you’re curious about sailing, looking to build time on the water, or want a fun, educational adventure.

• Private Experience: $170/hr
• Semi-Private: $220/hr

All experiences and certifications are based on demonstrated skills, not fixed lesson plans so you progress at your pace and walk away with real-world confidence.

After your adventure, you are very welcome and invited to make use of our beautiful waterfront property fully equipped with a BBQ/eating area, hot rinsing showers and a Jacuzzi hot tub overlooking the water and the Stawamus Chief. Our deck is the perfect place for a relaxed mingle.

Check out our facilites: https://www.squamishwatersports.com/about-us/

Intermediate Course – Take Command in Familiar Waters

Building on the skills learned in Competent Crew, the Day Skipper course prepares you to take the helm. You’ll deepen your sailing knowledge and learn to navigate your home waters within sight of land. Successful completion certifies you to skipper a vessel in moderate weather conditions.

Includes:

• Advanced sailing techniques
• Basic coastal navigation
• Skippering within local waters
• Weather awareness & passage planning

3–4 Hour Sailing Experiences

We offer private and semi-private 3–4 hour sailing experiences tailored to your interest whether you’re curious about sailing, looking to build time on the water, or want a fun, educational adventure.

• Private Experience: $170/hr
• Semi-Private: $220/hr

All experiences and certifications are based on demonstrated skills, not fixed lesson plans so you progress at your pace and walk away with real-world confidence.

After your adventure, you are very welcome and invited to make use of our beautiful waterfront property fully equipped with a BBQ/eating area, hot rinsing showers and a Jacuzzi hot tub overlooking the water and the Stawamus Chief. Our deck is the perfect place for a relaxed mingle.

Check out our facilites: https://www.squamishwatersports.com/about-us/

Essential Navigation Skills – For Sail and Power Vessels

Learn to safely navigate using charts, compasses, tides, and other critical tools. This course is a must for those looking to skipper in coastal or inland waters. These skills directly apply to achieving your Coastal Skipper certification.

Includes:

• Nautical chart reading
• Tide and current calculation
• Time, speed, and distance problem-solving
• Trip planning and voyage execution

3–4 Hour Sailing Experiences

We offer private and semi-private 3–4 hour sailing experiences tailored to your interest whether you’re curious about sailing, looking to build time on the water, or want a fun, educational adventure.

• Private Experience: $170/hr
• Semi-Private: $220/hr

All experiences and certifications are based on demonstrated skills, not fixed lesson plans so you progress at your pace and walk away with real-world confidence.

After your adventure, you are very welcome and invited to make use of our beautiful waterfront property fully equipped with a BBQ/eating area, hot rinsing showers and a Jacuzzi hot tub overlooking the water and the Stawamus Chief. Our deck is the perfect place for a relaxed mingle.

Check out our facilites: https://www.squamishwatersports.com/about-us/

Advanced Course – Command Longer Coastal Voyages

Coastal Skipper is the capstone of the CRYA series, combining all previously learned skills into real-world coastal cruising scenarios. We offer in-depth instruction in all aspects of this advanced course, including passage planning, extended voyage preparation, and executing multi-day cruises. While we are not authorized to certify at this level, we can fully prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed when evaluated by a certified examiner.

Includes:

• Advanced voyage planning
• Multi-day coastal cruising under supervision
• Applying Coastal Navigation in practical settings
• Skippering away from home waters

Perfect for sailors aiming to deepen their confidence and command ability before formal assessment.

3–4 Hour Sailing Experiences

We offer private and semi-private 3–4 hour sailing experiences tailored to your interest whether you’re curious about sailing, looking to build time on the water, or want a fun, educational adventure.

• Private Experience: $170/hr
• Semi-Private: $220/hr

All experiences and certifications are based on demonstrated skills, not fixed lesson plans so you progress at your pace and walk away with real-world confidence.

After your adventure, you are very welcome and invited to make use of our beautiful waterfront property fully equipped with a BBQ/eating area, hot rinsing showers and a Jacuzzi hot tub overlooking the water and the Stawamus Chief. Our deck is the perfect place for a relaxed mingle.

Check out our facilites: https://www.squamishwatersports.com/about-us/

All sailboats can comfortably be launched from our private dock in Downtown Squamish.

Squamish is a world-class sailing destination. boasting a well-rounded bucket-list of majestic rivers, glacier-fed lakes and a teal blue fjord.

Our launch point is the Blind Channel, a quiet inlet with calm waters and direct access to the Howe Sound ocean water. The Channel is teeming with wildlife, where you will likely see seals, otters and lots of beautiful birds.

Your sailing experience can take you towards the magnificent Shannon Falls, an iconic destination in the area.

Enjoy this unique sailing experience, where you can explore and spot wildlife. With perfect conditions, magical views, and beautiful waters, you’ll be surrounded by nature and the snowcapped mountains as your backdrop.

After your adventure, you are very welcome and invited to make use of our beautiful waterfront property fully equipped with a BBQ/eating area, hot rinsing showers and a Jacuzzi hot tub overlooking the water and the Stawamus Chief. Our deck is the perfect place for a relaxed mingle.

Check out our facilites: https://www.squamishwatersports.com/about-us/