Sailing Instruction Designed to Meet Individual Needs

New sailboat ownership can be as challenging as it is exciting. This can be particularly true for those new to sailing or those who have not sailed for sometime, or sailors moving up to a much bigger boat. There can also be the need to meet insurance companies experience levels prior to rider release. Pacific Swan can assist in all these areas of instruction.

Pacific Swan's principle Rob Andrews, is a Sail Canada Certified Instructor at a variety of levels. Start keelboat Sailing is Sail Canada's entry level course to keel boat sailing. Pacific Swan offers this course on Vancouver Island's Sproat Lake. Courses will have a maximum of three students plus Rob. Perfect for a couple or family to learn together while enjoying the warm waters of Sproat Lake.

Offshore sailing is like many "firsts" in life. At some point one has to leave the shore behind. Preparing for this inaugural passage can be as equally exciting as daunting. Rob Andrews has sailed in excess of 150,000 offshore miles over his lifetime and is an excellent sounding board or resource to assist you a multitude of faucets in preparing your boat and skill set for your first offshore.

All sailors have different skills and requirements for advancing their sailing experience and knowledge. Pacific Swan offers customized instruction that will meet your specific needs. Whether it is gaining insight into night time sailing and watch keeping, heavy weather sailing or boat maintenance  we can work with you and your crew for specific customized instruction.