Curious about sailing?

A one-day, hands-on introduction to keelboat sailing designed to give you a real feel for structured learning before committing to a full course.

We meet at the entrance to the Kanaka dock in Ganges, Salt Spring Island at 8:30 am for introductions, then head to the boat. You'll be on the water until 4:00 pm.

What to bring

Packed lunch
Layers for warmth (it's cooler on the water than on land)
Rain jacket if rain is forecast
Shoes with soft, grippy soles (sneakers work great)
Sun protection: well-fitting hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

What you'll experience

This is sailing for first-timers. No experience needed. You'll help with basic tasks, feel what it's like to be on a sailboat, and get a taste of what sailing involves. For maximum fun, register with a friend or two!

Sessions end with a conversation about:

What you learned
Your sailing goals
Next steps if you want to keep learning

This program follows Sail Canada's Introduction to Boating standard.

Minimum registration

Two registrants are required for this event to proceed (so bring a friend!) This course is limited to four students. We require a minimum of two students for the course to proceed. If we don't meet our minimum enrolment, we'll work with you to find a convenient alternative date.

Please review Wild About Sailing's course booking, refund and cancellation policies before booking.

Discover Sailing from Ganges, Salt Spring Island: Your 1-Day Introduction to sailing