$340 CAD
Short offshore delivery between the finish of the Caribbean 600 and the start of the St.Maarten Heineken Regatta. Spend a night under the trade-wind sky aboard Panacea X and add 100 nautical miles to your log.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5 days
Fitness Level
Be comfortable moving on a pitching deck, climbing into the cockpit, and standing several-hour watches; basic agility required.
Wildlife
History
This sail links the finish of the Caribbean 600 with the start of the St.Maarten Heineken Regatta, tapping into the region's active regatta calendar.
Conservation
Respect reef areas on approaches by following the skipper's anchoring instructions, and pack out all waste to protect nearshore coral habitats.
Sea to Sky Sailing
$340 CAD
Sea to Sky Sailing is a West Vancouver–based sailing school that runs hands-on coastal sailing courses along the British Columbia coast. The company offers a range of RYA-aligned programs including the RYA Competent Crew - Condensed (3-day live-aboard), RYA Competent Crew 5-Day Course, Start Sailing (4-day introductory course), and RYA Day Skipper (5-day).
Each course focuses on practical seamanship: safety procedures, basic navigation, boat handling, docking, watchkeeping, and crew teamwork. Live-aboard elements on select courses provide experience of life aboard a yacht while underway and at anchor.
Courses follow established RYA curricula where indicated and prepare participants for further coastal cruising and certification pathways. The RYA Day Skipper course prepares experienced sailors to gain confidence and independence and aligns with the International Certificate of Competency standard. Instruction emphasizes on-water practice in small groups, repeating maneuvers and drills during multi-day passages along the BC coast.
Sea to Sky Sailing operates from West Vancouver and conducts voyages that explore nearby inshore waters, islands, and channels. The business is featured on The Adventure Collective, providing public visibility into course offerings and itineraries. Prospective students can review trip summaries for course length, learning objectives, and live-aboard options before booking. Safety, seamanship fundamentals, and practical navigation form the core of each program, making the school suitable for beginners and experienced sailors pursuing RYA courses.
Detailed itineraries, schedules, prerequisites, and packing suggestions are available on Sea to Sky Sailing's listing on The Adventure Collective to help prospective sailors choose course and prepare for on-water training effectively.
Location
West Vancouver, BC
Launch point for BC coastal trips
Trip Lengths
3–5 days
Short immersive course durations
RYA Courses
RYA-aligned
Competent Crew & Day Skipper
Courses Offered
4 courses
Hands-on small-group training
Choose a RYA course, view schedules on The Adventure Collective, and secure a spot for hands-on seamanship on the BC coast.
Bring seasickness remedies
Short offshore passages can still roll at night—pack pills or patches and use them at first sign of nausea.
Dress in layers
Wind and spray cool down the deck quickly after sunset; a windproof shell and warm mid-layer keep you comfortable on watch.
Charge personal lights and devices
A headlamp and charged phone make night watches and moving around the boat safer and easier.
Know the meeting point
Panacea X will be on a slip at Catamaran Hotel & Marina in Falmouth; final slip number and time are shared by group WhatsApp the day before.
PFD (life jacket)
Personal flotation device for safety during offshore watches and deck work.
Windproof jacket
Protects against spray and cool night winds on deck.
Seasickness medication
Prevention or treatment to keep you comfortable during swell and night sailing.
Headlamp with red light
Hands-free light for watches and moving around the boat after dark.