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"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
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)
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.

Want to
try sailing ?
Spend a day on the water for groups up to
4 people $600.00 plus GST
can be arranged through the summer aboard
a 25 foot Catalina with a CYA Instructor.
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, 2008:
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
AFLOAT SESSIONS, 2008:
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
or
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
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 September 1 as it takes a while
to get all the materials together.
NEXT CLASS:
October 25-26, October 31-November1, 2008
To
Register, contact Altitude Cruising Corp here.
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.. 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.
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. Call or email
with your requirements.
HOLIDAYS
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!
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
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