
Discover the Saint Lawrence River and the Saguenay Fjord with our Intermediate Cruise sailing course. Taught by one of our certified, experimented and qualified monitors, this course will give every tool you need to sharpen your techniques and maneuvers at sea.
This course lasts 6 full days and is intended for 2 to 4 people, maximizing your chances of mastering cruising techniques as well as properly preparing trainees for the navigation permit Intermediate Cruising Certificate. Ready to come aboard? Book online now!
To be determined
6 days
$1,450 / person*
* Furthermore taxes. Price may vary without notice.
2 to 3 people
Old Port Yachting Instructors
Experienced and certified by Transport Canada
Recognized for their communication and listening skills
Passionate about the field of navigation
boats
Sailboat from 27 to 47 feet approved by Transport Canada or Motor boat from 28 to 41 feet
Material
Certificate of preparation for the navigation licenseIntermediate cruise certificate
FVQ and CYA sailing logbook
Course notes
Warm clothes (beginning or end of the season): woolen clothes, toque, gloves, woolen socks, windbreaker, warm underwear, a spare, etc.
Light clothing: t-shirt, shorts, swimsuit, a spare, etc.
Soft-soled, light-coloured shoes or sneakers, raincoat, rain boots, sunscreen, sunglasses
sleeping bag and pillow
Personal effects and towels
Camera
Goals
Contents
Practice coastal navigation
Refine your maneuvers and your experience of life on board
Preparing trainees for the navigation license
Intermediate cruise certificate
Calculations of tides and currents
Reading nautical charts
Seamanship
Organization of life on board
Cruise planning
Safety on board
Surveyed and estimated point calculation techniques
Route tracing and tracking