Ghost Lake Sailing Academy 2008 Schedule for CYA Cruising Courses

"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."

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.

March 8, 2008, 0930-1530. 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. Email to Register.

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.

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.
CR1 - May 9, 10, 11
CR2 - June 6, 7, 8
CR3 - June 27, 28, 29
CR4 - August 22, 23, 24
CR5 - September 12, 13, 14

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 17, 18, 19 - Lake still frozen - cancelled
WC2 - May 23, 24, 25 - SOLD OUT
WC3 - May 30, 31, June 1 - SOLD OUT
WC4 - June 6, 7, 8 - SOLD OUT
WC5 - June 13, 14, 15 - 3 LEFT
WC6 - June 20, 21, 22 - 2 LEFT
WC7 - June 28, 29, July 1
WC8 - July 11, 12, 13 - 2 LEFT
WC9 - July 18, 19, 20
WC10 - August 2, 3, 4
WC11 - August 30, 31, September 1
WC12 - September 5, 6, 7
WC13 - September 19, 20, 21
WC14 - September 26, 27, 28

NEW SUMMER CRUISE AND LEARN

This summer we are offering 2 Basic cruise and learn classes limited to Max of Four Students

Home study and reading are required as there is no formal class room time

Exam evening is held on the second Friday

Costs Are $ 975.00 + GST per person, texts included Register Early!!!!!!

Dates and times are

Session SCL1

Friday July 25 and Friday August 1 6.30 pm till 9.oo pm

Saturday & Sunday July 26 & 27 August 2 & 3 9 am till 4.30 pm

Session SCL2

Friday August 8 and Friday August 15 6.30 pm till 9.00pm

Saturday & Sunday August 9 & 10 August 16 & 17 9

am till 4.30 pm

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 September 1 as it takes a while to get all the materials together.

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.. 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.

IC 000 - April 20-25 - SOLD OUT
IC 001 - April 28-May 02, 2008 - SOLD OUT
IC 002 - May 05-09, 2008 - SOLD OUT
IC 003 - May 12-16, 2008 - SOLD OUT
IC 004 - August 24-28, 2008
IC 005 - August 30-September 03, 2008 - 2 SPACES LEFT
IC 006 - September 08-12, 2008

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.

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. Call or email with your requirements.

Care for a fun filled Cruise in the Caribbean? This year will be a cruise for 4 couples in the British Virgin Islands between March 28 and April 12 of 2009. We will charter a large, 4 cabin, 4 head Beneteau or Jeaneau for 7-10 days in the amazing Virgin Islands. The exact boat and itinerary will depend on the make up of the crew and their desires. SOLD OUT!

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.