If you have ever wondered what this fascination for sailing is all about, and have dreamed of sailing Canada's Gulf islands around Victoria, here is your chance! Our vessel is a Beneteau 351 (pictured above) moored in Oak Bay (10 minutes drive from downtown Victoria) which we would love to share with fellow adventurers.

You can choose from half day (3-4 hour) and whole day (7-8 hour) sails in and around these protected waters, to overnight sail excursions to the Gulf and San Juan Islands and waters north as far as Desolation Sound.

Ours is a “hands-on" experience with boaters participating fully as crew in the handling of the boat. Your will be introduced to basic sailing skills and safety at sea as prescribed by the Canadian Yachting Association. While home study is urged, no prerequisites are required to participate. Our emphasis will be to have fun while learning and participating. No sailing experience is required. Al, your Skipper is a CYA Cruising Instructor.

Being moored in Oak Bay, you have the advantage of being close to a number of uninhabited Gulf Islands and marine ecological reserves. These harbour a wide diversity of wildlife.The Oak Bay area is especially popular with boaters because of the many sheltered anchorages and protection offered from prevailing winds and seas (because of the absence of ocean swells, sea sickness is an unusual occurance here and in the Gulf Islands adjacent). If more challenging sailing conditions are desired you have the choice of sailing Juan de Fuca Strait or Haro Strait adjacent.

If you have a half day to spend, we could sail around the Discovery and Chatham Islands. These are amongst the loveliest in the Gulf Islands - solitary, wild and natural, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, Mount Baker being the most conspicuous. If you have a day to spend, we have a choice of several tranquil coves. We can anchor here sand go ashore in our inflatable to hike and to picnic. .

Day Sailing in Ibis, our Beneteau 351 sloop.

Ibis is a most comfortable boat to sail. Its large cockpit accommodates 6 people comfortably. Features such as a self furling jib and a furling main sail (sail rolls into the mast), and sheets leading back to the cockpit, make for conveniant and safe sailing. Navigation equipment includes radar, chart plotter, auto pilot, depth sounder, and DSC radio.

Creature comforts include a dodger to protect you from the wind and spray.The large cockpit table has a built- in cooler. There is even have a sky chair for the adventurous! An inflatable can be brought along on our day sails

*The above Tour Prices include: Skipper, sail/safety training, and use of fishing and crabbing gear and inflatable on day tours. Refreshments and a small snack are also provided on our half day trip. Add $15. if you want us to priovide a lunch on our full day sails. The above prices (in Canadian dollars) do not include a 12% tax (HST).

Half Day Sails tend to be from 9 to 12:00 a.m. mornings or 1:30 to 4:30p.m. afternoons.

Full Day Sails: are from 9 to 5 p.m. and if desired, we can include a stopover on the Islands

Evening Sails: may be arranged (generally from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) If you desire, we can arrange to have an evening meal prepared aboard the yacht for you and your guests. Call for details.

Departure Point:

Our Beneteau sail boat leaves from the end of C Dock, Oak Bay Marina. See the "Getting Here" page for driving instructions. There is plenty of free parking here.

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EMail Us or Tel: (250) 216-2389
Blackfish Sailing Adventures, Victoria, BC. Canada

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