Join a 3-day sailing adventure in Gaspé Bay with Ecovoile Baie-des-Chaleurs. Learn to sail, explore hidden coves, and enjoy onboard activities that turn the sea into your classroom and playground.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in decent health, comfortable with moderate physical activity and able to handle some physical tasks onboard.
Wildlife
History
Gaspé Bay has a rich maritime history dating back to Indigenous peoples and later European settlers who relied on its waters for survival.
Conservation
Ecovoile Baie-des-Chaleurs emphasizes eco-friendly practices, including waste reduction and respecting marine habitats, to preserve the region's natural beauty.
Ecovoile Baie-des-Chaleurs
Join a 3-day sailing adventure in Gaspé Bay with Ecovoile Baie-des-Chaleurs. Learn to sail, explore hidden coves, and enjoy onboard activities that turn the sea into your classroom and playground.
Ecovoile Baie‑des‑Chaleurs is a sailing and watersports provider based in Carleton, Québec, on the shores of Baie‑des‑Chaleurs. The organization offers a diverse range of instruction, excursions, camps, and regattas for children, teens, and adults. Programs include the EcoMarins Voile CAN 1 et CAN 2 five‑day sailing camp for ages 9 to 17; a 12‑hour sportive dinghy course delivered over two days; introductory dinghy excursions of 1.5, 3, and 7 hours; windsurfing lessons booked à la carte; private Initiation Wing SUP and Wing Foil lessons; and catamaran Taxsea introductions.
Multi‑day liveaboard programs use a Catalina 34 for five‑day cruises that combine navigation, seamanship training, swimming, and beach activities. A three‑day keelboat life‑aboard course offers foundational quillard instruction and practical time living aboard. Ecovoile Baie‑des‑Chaleurs also organizes competitive events: the 13th Régates Écovoile, including dinghy races and a dedicated F18 regatta in August 2025, with training days and multiple sailing classes.
Sessions emphasize hands‑on training and instructor guidance, with options for skill practice, maneuver refinement, and shared learning circles such as the Voile au féminin program. Activities accommodate individual lessons, small groups, and family bookings.
Located in Carleton, the business operates seasonally in Baie‑des‑Chaleurs and focuses on accessible, instructor‑led sailing and watersports experiences for a wide range of abilities. Booking options include private lessons, group registrations, seasonal camps, single outings, and specialized regatta participation, with schedules and equipment details provided for each program to help participants plan safe, instructor-led sailing experiences in Carleton and across Baie-des-Chaleurs. Seasonal dates and availability vary annually.
Location
Carleton, Québec
On the shores of Baie‑des‑Chaleurs
Youth Camp
Ages 9–17
EcoMarins five‑day sailing camp
Regattas 2025
Aug 8–10 & Aug 9–10
13th Régates Écovoile events
Cruise Vessel
Catalina 34
Five‑day liveaboard cruises
Check availability for youth camps, dinghy courses, wing lessons, catamaran introductions, and multi‑day cruises — includes 2025 Régates Écovoile dates.
Wear layered clothing
Bring layered clothing to stay comfortable during variable weather at sea.
Stay sunscreen protected
Apply waterproof sunscreen before sailing to avoid sunburns during long days on the water.
Book in advance
Secure your spot early as trips often fill quickly, especially in peak season.
Bring binoculars
A good pair of binoculars can enhance your experience while spotting wildlife and distant scenery.
Layered clothing
Layered clothing helps adapt to changing weather conditions on the water.
spring
Sunscreen and hat
Protect yourself from the sun during long hours outdoors.
summer
Swimsuit and towel
For swimming and beach activities during the trip.
summer
Waterproof shoes or sandals
Footwear suitable for boat decks and wet conditions.