"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do.  So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor, Catch the tradewinds in your sails.
Explore.  Dream.  Discover."

Mark Twain

CUSTOM COURSES AND CLINICS
OFFERED TO SUIT INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS

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COAST GUARD OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE:

This "on the water driver's license" is now mandatory in Canada.  A one day clinic followed by the CYA Spark Start Exam will provide the certification necessary to operate a power boat of 10 hp or greater in Canadian waters.

Full course cost including certification is $65.00
Challenge only $40.00, offered by appointment.

RESTRICTED RADIO OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE (MARINE)

Register early to receive course materials for pre-study.  Materials consist of extensive text and interactive CD with radio simulator.  Total cost including lifetime certificate with DSC endorsement is $150.00, plus GST.  Next Class OCTOBER 22, 2010.  Register by September 1 to receive pre-study package.

BASIC CRUISING:

Offered at the Ghost Lake Provincial Park, 20 minutes west of Calgary on the 1A highway.  No prerequisites except a willingness to learn and have fun.  Total cost of $950.00 includes CYA International Cruising Logbook, text and various materials.  A $300.00 non-refundable registration deposit is required to hold the dates you desire as class size is limited.  Shortly after receipt of the deposit, your logbook, text etc. will be delivered to you.

First you decide on a classroom session where we learn the theory portion of the course.  Second, pick an on the water session for 3 full days of hands on instruction.  By the end you will be comfortable as skipper on a small keelboat, by day in moderate wind and sea conditions.

CLASSROOM SESSIONS, 2010:

Class runs Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday.  Class session ends with the writing of the Coast Guard Operators Certificate exam and CYA Basic Cruising Theory exams Sunday afternoon.

CL1   -   May 14,15,16 - 1 space left

CL2   -   June 4,5,6, - 7 spaces left

CL4   -   June 25,26,27, 9 spaces left

CL5   -   August 27,28,29 7 spaces left

AFLOAT SESSIONS, 2010:

Maximum 4 students per session.  Classes will be run on a San Juan 24, Catalina 25 or Sprinta Sport 23 keelboats.  Three days on the water where you will learn everything necessary to feel comfortable as skipper in moderate wind and sea conditions on a variety of boats.  Conditions on the Ghost Lake can be much more challenging!  You will learn to reef early and reef often!

WC1 -   May 22,23,24  Sold Out

WC2 -   May 28,29,30 Sold Out

WC3 -   June 4,5,6  1 space left

WC4 -   June 11,12,13 2 spaces left

WC5 -   June 18,19,20 3 spaces left

WC6 -   June 25,26,27 open

WC7 -   July 1,3,4 open

WC8 -   July 9,10,11 open

WC9 -   July 16,17,18  open
WC10 - September 4,5, 6 2 spaces left

WC11 - September 10,11, 13 open

WC12 - September 17,18,19 open

WC13 - September 24,25,26  open

TO REGISTER, CONTACT GHOSTLAKE SAILING ACADEMY INC HERE

DALE SPICER
403-861-4999
email:  ghostlakesailing@msn.com

    For details of Course Content, Click Here

COASTAL NAVIGATION:

Class runs two consecutive weekends.  You will learn the principals and practices required for prudent coastal navigation and piloting.  The basic questions of "Where am I?" and "How do I get there as quickly as possible?" - or - "How not to go bump in the fog" will be dealt with.  Total cost of $450.00 includes all texts, navigation instruments and chart.  Register by early as it takes a while to get all the materials together.

NEXT CLASS:  October 16-17, 23-24 2010.  Register by Sept 1 so we can order sufficient materials.

To Register, contact Altitude Cruising Corp here and receive your complete navigation package ASAP.

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INTERMEDIATE CRUISING:

We have just bought the offshore capable Sceptre 36, OCEAN KARMA.    The course consists of a five day cruise through the Gulf Islands where you will apply the skills you have acquired in the Basic Cruising and Coastal Navigation courses in a real cruising situation with tides, currents and weather.  The vessel is fully equipped with full instrumentation, radar, SSB and VHF Radios, fireplace, hot and cold pressure water, shower etc.. This year it received a new diesel, and complete new rigging.  Arrangements will be made with any interested party of 3 at any time which does not conflict with scheduled courses.  In the interest of maximum comfort and learning experience, maximum 3 students per course unless prior arrangements are made.  Full cost including provisions is $1500.00 per person.  Compare for value.

Dates available in April through June and September

Couples wishing to do their Intermediate together in the summer are invited to contact us for details of July trips in Desolation Sound, Gulf Islands and the Discovery Islands.  Maximum 2 students per week.

Just about any date you require is available year round as I have 2 other similar yachts and instructors on standby if I can't do it.

Contact Altitude Cruising Corp here

         Intermediate Cruising Course Contents

ADVANCED CRUISING

We now have a vessel suitable for teaching at the Advanced Cruising Level.  Ocean Karma is a fully equipped and impeccably maintained cruising yacht with everything aboard for advanced cruising and navigation.  This year she is sporting a brand new Kubota diesel engine along with a completely new standing and running rig and full cockpit enclosure for warmth in the shoulder seasons. Call or email with your requirements.

Next course - On Demand

HOLIDAYS

Care for a fun filled Cruise in the Caribbean?  This year was a cruise for 4 couples between March 29 and April 10 of 2010.  Perhaps a casual cruise of the British Virgin Islands?  All options are possible.  Pure Fun!  Sold Out.  Tahiti in 2011?

CHARTERS

If you do not feel comfortable taking command or just want the comfort of a skipper along, skippered charters are available on request for a maximum party of 4 (plus skipper), anywhere on the west coast.  You choose the destinations.  We will be available for charter in the Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound July and August this year.  Three to five day charters available at the location of your choice, call for details.

Sceptre 36 "OCEAN KARMA" PICTURES

Galley   Salon   Fireplace   Nav Station  Hauled  Layout

Ghost Lake Sailing Academy
a division of Altitude Cruising corp
Phone/Fax 403- 762-5038 (Rex)
Cell Phone 403-678-7357 (Rex)
403-861-4999 (Dale)

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