Do this at your own pace with SailQuest

In association with the British Columbia Sailing Association , SailQuest is an accredited sailing school with the internationally recognized Canadian Yachting Association

With "home port" in the South Okanagan, SailQuest provides experienced and professional instruction. SailQuest distinguishes itself through its dedication to individual attention, the provision of small classes, hands-on learning, and flexible scheduling

At the helm of SailQuest is Sandy Keith. Sandy has been sailing for over 25 years, including 12 years active participation in the Olympic Tornado Class. I addition to holding his own Advanced Cruising Standard, Sandy is an accredited instructor in CYA's Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Coastal Navigation Standards, Industry canada's VHF Restricted (Marine) Radio Operator's Licensing, and the Canadian Coast Guard's - Boating Safety Program.

Sandy Keith, Instructor

  
 

    Basic Cruising: training and practice in the fundamentals of sailing, rigging, boat safety, boat handling and navigation of a cruising sailboat.

    Canadian Coast Guard - Pleasure Craft Operators Card: acquisition and possession of this Card will soon be a legal requirement for all boaters.

    Coastal Navigation: will provide an introduction into the use of the essential reference publications, instruments (including GPS), Coast Guard aids to navigation and the plotting of a passage in order to safely navigate to your intended destination.

    VHF Marine Radio Operators License: a must for anyone planning to take command of a cruising sailboat equipped with a VHF Marine band radio transmitter.

    Intermediate Cruising: will prepare a person to take command of their own (or chartered) cruising sailboat for an extended cruise in coastal waters.

    Advanced Cruising: This Standard covers sailing theory, sail and boat trim, maintenance, heavy weather precautions, navigation practice, watch keeping and, spinnaker handling. The afloat component includes a "passage" of ar least 48 hours and prepares a sailor to act as skipper and/or crew of a sailing cruiser of up to 15 metres, operating by day and night in coastal or inland waters in any weather.

Cruising Vacations - Experience the exhilaration and freedom of sailing the open waters on your own "all-inclusive" cruising sailboat vacation. SailQuest will tend to the "details". You simply name the location, the level of service and the time frame of your choice and SailQuest will coordinate the rest, including the level of your desired involvement Why not start with an introductory 1/2 day or full day cruise out of our home port in Penticton, BC? Give us a call 250-496-5110 or send an .