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Experience a unique traditional sailing adventure along The Natural Coast ® of the Pacific Northwest. Our trips are relaxing, adventurous, and hands on, whichever you choose. We make sure the crew brings a wealth of knowledge to each trip. They are skillful individuals having common interests with you in mind.

The sailing vessel Duen is certified yearly by Transport Canada. Individual booking is possible, confirmed departure with 7 – 24 Passengers.

Departing from Victoria’s Inner Harbour

Join us aboard the heritage sailing vessel THE DUEN as we gently make our way out into the Salish Sea in safety and comfort. Our mission is to offer fun, accessible, and eco-friendly adventures for all ages and abilities that surpass your expectations.

We treat our guests as friends who have come to share our lifestyle and ensure you feel safe, comfortable and welcome.

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All ages and abilities welcome aboard..

Experience life aboard a tall ship as we motor out of the harbour, haul the sails and set our course for adventure.

Departs at 10 am & 2 pm Adult: $135 per person plus tx

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Catch the setting sun and victoria’s skyline.

An evening tour of the inner and outer harbour. Relax and enjoy a gentle cruise on board our beautiful heritage vessel.

Departing between 6:00 - 7:30 pm Adult: $115 per person plus tx

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We offer a variety of private parties for groups of up to twenty-four, as well as networking and corporate team building opportunities.

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126-year-old B.C.-built sailboat ready to take to the sea once again

Dorothy, built in 1897, is one of the oldest sailing yachts in the pacific northwest.

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A sailboat that first launched 126 years ago in Victoria, B.C., is set to take to the sea once again.

Dorothy is a 30-foot (7.41-metre) sailboat built between 1896 and 1897 by John J. Robinson in what was then the James Bay boatyard on Vancouver Island, currently marked by the Laurel Point Inn.

The Maritime Museum of B.C. says Dorothy is considered the oldest sailing yacht in the Pacific Northwest. It went through nearly a dozen owners before being donated to the Victoria-based museum in 1995.

After a decade of restoration work, Dorothy will be launched into the ocean from Ladysmith on Saturday, making it the oldest B.C.-built registered sailboat in use, according to Angus Matthews, one of Dorothy's previous owners and board chair of the museum.

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"She's absolutely gorgeous," Matthews told CBC  All Points West  host Jason D'Souza, crediting red cedar harvested from B.C., along with oak and mahogany touches, with keeping Dorothy seaworthy for so long.

Matthews explained that Dorothy was one of roughly two dozen sailing yachts built in the 1890s to help launch the European-style sailing scene in British Columbia.

Over the years, it participated in many races, and the museum houses multiple trophies won in regattas held in the first half of the 20th century.

The museum also has logs of its travels around Vancouver Island and B.C.'s south coast, including a sworn testimony from a previous captain that he had witnessed  Cadborosaurus , a sea serpent that was rumoured to have lived in the waters of Victoria's Cadboro Bay.

"It was an amazing career," Matthews said.

Decade-long restoration

The refit of Dorothy was a joint project between the Maritime Museum of B.C. and the Ladysmith Maritime Society.

Volunteer boatwright Robert Lawson used early photos to help him restore the boat back to its original design.

Roughly 80 per cent of the original hull is still in place, with Lawson repairing seams and caulking and stripping layers of paint away before refinishing the exterior.

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Volunteers took part in restoring the deck and other aspects of the boat, said Maritime Museum of B.C. president Jamie Webb in a statement, adding that "without them, we would not have come to this happy day so soon."

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Dorothy will be launched into the Ladysmith Harbour on Saturday at 1 p.m. After that it will stay on display in the Ladysmith Community Marina. It will eventually be moved into Victoria's Inner Harbour once a berth can be found.

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Big Blue Sailing, Sidney BC

Sailing Lessons and Sailing Adventures in Gulf Island National Park Reserve

About Big Blue Sailing

Big Blue Sailing School is a Victoria area based, Sail Canada (CYA) registered Sailing School and Sailing Charter Company. If you’re like us, you have dreamed about sailing and enjoying the fun and adventure that sailing provides. Our dreams have captured us and we want to share that with you. Our sail school offers a safe learning environment that is both challenging and rewarding for anyone who wants to learn to sail.

Big Blue Sailing offers sail training and skippered sailboat charters around Victoria and the Gulf Islands from Sidney BC. Canada.

We created the sailing school to share with people the joy of sailing. Even an afternoon in the harbour on a sailboat is a very rewarding experience. It’s hard to explain. Knocking about in boats is about as fun as it gets.

Your Instructors

When I was a child I had two dreams. One was to be a Voyageur, the other was to sail the world. Fortunately, I had access to both in my youth. I grew up in lake country in Ontario and had access to both canoes and sailboats. My parents had a little daysailer, a 20-footer, with a 9.9 kicker. We’ve had boats ever since. Growing up around the water was part of my childhood.

Now, I’m coming back around to those dreams. I’ve eased up on the Voyageur idea, but still own the canoe. We may sail the world yet, we’ll see. My wife Leslie and I have had a sailboat on the north coast for at least the last 20 years and now we’re very pleased to be located in beautiful Sidney BC. We really like sailing and the opportunity it brings.

I teach introductory sailing courses aboard my boat, Sloop du Jour.

I love spending time in wild places and use sailing as my magic carpet.  My partner, Annalise and I met sailing under the midnight sun on Great Slave Lake and have continued onto some great sailing adventures on the North and South Pacific, and, of course, BC’s West Coast.

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“Credo” has seen a lot of the coast and is ready to go further.  Credo has plenty of room inside for Students, Guests and Skipper and has all the necessary amenities for cruising the northwest coast.  With Credo, you get a sense of what sailing in a real cruising boat feels like. 

Our time with this classic Laser 28 was supposed to be a short fling.  We bought her for a few races in 2022, but her sailing qualities and racing heritage soon captured our hearts.  Light and responsive, she’s a fun and forgiving boat to learn on.

Our Home: Canoe Cove, Sidney BC

We are very excited to call the Canoe Cove Marina in Sidney BC our new home.  Canoe Cove Marina is located immediately adjacent to the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.   

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Canoe Cove Marina” is perfectly located, with sheltered water right at our fingertips.  It is ideally located adjacent to BC Ferries, Swartz Bay terminal and right down the way from the Victoria International airport.  From Canoe Cove, we are the closest Marina to the beautiful Gulf Islands.

From this new location, we will be able to offer some great adventures.  We look forward to growing our business, meeting new people and having fun on the water.

Our 2024 schedule will be up soon.

We are proud to offer more courses this year.

Our courses will include:

Introduction to Sailing – 1/2 Day Sailing outings

Basic Cruise/Crew Standard in 2 formats.

Format 1 – Cruising in the Gulf Islands (5-day liveaboard format)

Format 2 – Weekend courses.

Course 1 – Start Keelboat (2-day course, leading to Basic Cruise/Crew Standards

Course 2 – 3 day course to finish the Cruise/Crew Standards

Coastal Navigation – Home Study with “Zoom” and “Moodle” support

Intermediate Cruise/Crew Standard – Cruising in the Gulf Islands (5-day liveaboard format)

Mileage Builders – 7 day trip helping to build confidence and skills learned in previous courses.

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Sailing. Have you ever wondered what the fascination is all about? Here is your chance! Our vessel is a Beneteau 351 moored in Oak Bay (a 10 minute scenic drive along the ocean from downtown Victoria). You can choose a half-day or full-day sail in and around these protected waters. Previous sailing experience is not a requirement.

You can participate fully in all aspects of sailing and even take command at the helm if you desire. You will be introduced to basic sailing skills and safety at sea. Your skipper, is a Certified Cruising Instructor with Sail Canada.

Before each departure we spend a half hour or so familiarizing everyone with the safety features and basic operation of the boat, including emergency procedures. We also introduce you to area charts which allows us to plan our trip and discuss sailing options. Our “hands-on” approach will have you sailing this beautiful yacht sooner than you think.

You can choose between an Individual Sign Up (booking per person) and an Exclusive Charter . If you sign up as individuals, we will try to find others to go with you. If you sign up as an Exclusive Charter then you and your group will have the whole boat and the instructor to yourself.

*The above prices are in Canadian dollars and include skipper. They do not include a 5% tax. Just a single or double? Don’t worry, we can find a compatible group for you.

HALF-DAY AND FULL-DAY SAILS

Sailing Adventures: if you have a half day to spend, we could sail around the Discovery and Chatham Islands. These are amazing islands: solitary, wild, natural, and set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Half-Day Sails (3 hours) typically run between 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Having a full day allows extra time for lunch and refreshments while anchored in a secluded cove among the islands. If you desire, we can go ashore to hike and explore. Full-Day Sails will typically go from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The advantage of departing from Oak Bay Marina is that this area features the most reliable winds for sailing to be found around southern Vancouver Island. Oak Bay is especially popular with boaters because of the many islands which offer protection from the prevailing winds and waves, and provide sheltered anchorages and fun places to explore. For wildlife enthusiasts, the marine ecological reserves are home to many seals, eagles, and marine birds as well as the occasional sea lion and whale. If more challenging sailing conditions are desired there is the choice of sailing the open waters of Juan de Fuca Strait or Haro Strait.

OAK BAY DEPARTURE POINT

For day sails and cruises, Ibis, our main yacht leaves from the end of “C” dock at Oak Bay Marina. This is the first dock you will encounter, just to the right of the bottom of the ramp leading down to the water. Food and drinks are available at the coffee shop on the bottom level of the marina building and there is a fine dining restaurant overlooking the harbour on the second level. Good bus and taxi service from downtown is available. If you have your own vehicle, free and ample parking is available at the Marina. Directions to the boat (PDF)

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The clothing you choose will be dependent on the weather for that day. Remember that it can be cooler on the water than it is on land. Bring an extra layer that should include a windbreaker of some kind. Be sure to have deck shoes or runners, preferably with a non-marking sole. The Ibis has a warm, comfortable cabin and there is protection in the cockpit under a dodger and bimini. Sunglasses, sunhat and sunscreen are a must on bright days. If you are coming for the full day, bring a lunch. We supply life jackets, non-alcoholic refreshments and a friendly skipper.

“The Ibis” is a graceful 35 foot Beneteau Oceanis 351 and is classified as a performance cruiser. She is spacious, comfortable and very stable. All sails are self-furling with all the controls leading back to the cockpit which make her fun and easy to sail.

The cockpit is protected by a dodger over the companionway and the “Bimini” offers overhead protection for the person at the helm.

The “Ibis” Beneteau 35 sloop

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No matter who you “arrr”, you’ll enjoy sailing with Blackfish Sailing Adventures! Note: we cannot carry this many at one time and firearms are not allowed on board. (This was a particularly troublesome bunch)

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Please note: long-term reservations are in high demand, and we cannot add names to the waitlist.

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Reservations are available throughout the year at Causeway, Ship Point and Wharf Street. Reservation requests will only be accepted online through our booking partner, Swift Harbour. Click the below Reserve Moorage button to be brought to the Swift Harbour page.

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Annual Program – April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025

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• Per boat – $144 per month

Winter Program – October 1, 2024 – May 23, 2025

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Vessels entering Canada must clear Customs. For more information about procedures and the location of the Customs dock, please reference the Customs page. 

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Put us to work! Buying and selling sailboats is a fun experience, but it can also be an emotional one. There is plenty of paperwork, from licensing and delivery to deposits, taxes and even maritime liens.

We’ve seen them all. And we’re here not only to help you buy or sell sailboats in Victoria and Sidney, but to also help ensure ‘smooth sailing’ throughout the process.

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Please find our current listings of sailboats for sale here . Feel free to reach out to us if you’d like to see one in person – or if you’d like to see additional boats in Vancouver, the Gulf Islands or in the United States on your behalf.

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Discover the captivating coastline of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with Yachting.Rent, the premium choice for yacht rental in the region. Set sail across the vast, beautiful Atlantic Ocean and experience the charm of Canada’s Eastern Seaboard like never before.

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Welcome to Yachting.Rent, your trusted partner for yacht charters in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We offer you the ultimate way to explore Canada’s picturesque Eastern Seaboard, providing the freedom to sail the Atlantic at your own pace.

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Halifax is a destination filled with historic landmarks, bustling fishing villages, and serene beaches, all bordered by the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. By chartering a yacht with Yachting.Rent, you’re not just renting a boat, but unlocking an unforgettable adventure.

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Set sail with Yachting.Rent and discover why Halifax, Nova Scotia, is an unmatched sailing destination. Nestled on Canada’s eastern shores, this city opens up to the vast Atlantic Ocean, offering sailors a rich mix of vibrant coastal culture, captivating maritime history, and natural beauty.

Halifax is surrounded by an intricate coastline adorned with hidden coves, tranquil bays, and vibrant fishing villages. The scenic routes are a sailor’s paradise, offering opportunities for exploration and discovery. Each voyage provides a chance to see marine wildlife, including whales, dolphins, and various bird species.

Halifax Harbour, one of the world’s deepest and largest natural harbours, adds to the city’s charm. The harbour’s deep, sheltered waters offer safe and easy access for all types of vessels, making it an ideal starting point for your sailing adventure.

The sailing season in Halifax is another attraction. From late spring to early fall, the climate is ideal for sailing, with moderate temperatures and steady winds. Even in winter, the adventurous can enjoy the unique beauty of snow-covered landscapes from the sea.

Maritime heritage is deeply rooted in Halifax. By sailing here, you’re navigating the same waters as centuries of seafarers before you. Visit historic sites like the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic or the iconic Peggy’s Cove lighthouse to immerse yourself in this rich history.

Sailing in Halifax isn’t just about the sea and sights. The city itself offers a vibrant dining scene, with many seafood restaurants serving freshly caught lobster and fish. The local people are famously friendly, providing a warm welcome to visitors.

In Halifax, every voyage is an opportunity for a unique adventure. With Yachting.Rent, you can unlock these opportunities and experience why Halifax is a jewel in the crown of global sailing destinations. Come sail with us and discover the magic of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Sailing boat or Catamaran, what to sail in Victoria

Welcome to Yachting.Rent, where we make sailing in Halifax, Nova Scotia, an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a newbie, the decision to sail on a sailing boat or a catamaran can enhance your experience. Let’s explore why each vessel might be your vessel of choice.

Sailing boats, with their sleek design and graceful movement through water, are perfect for those who desire an authentic and traditional sailing experience. As you harness the wind and navigate the sea, you’ll feel a unique connection to nature and the maritime heritage of Halifax. Sailing boats are ideal for smaller groups, providing an intimate environment that fosters teamwork and camaraderie. They are particularly suited to day trips around Halifax Harbour or more extended voyages along Nova Scotia’s stunning coastline.

Catamarans, on the other hand, offer stability, space, and comfort. With two hulls, they provide a smoother ride and are less likely to rock, making them an excellent option for those prone to seasickness. Catamarans also offer more living space, including separate cabins and expansive deck areas perfect for sunbathing, dining, or simply enjoying the panoramic ocean views. If you’re planning a multi-day charter or traveling with family or a larger group, a catamaran could be your ideal choice.

In the end, the choice between a sailing boat and a catamaran depends on your personal preference and needs. At Yachting.Rent, we offer both options, each with their unique advantages. Our dedicated team is ready to help you make the right choice, ensuring your sailing adventure in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is nothing short of spectacular. Let us be your guide as you explore the wonder of these waters. Welcome aboard!

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For Sale "sailboats" in Victoria, BC

• Alberg 37 $29,000 Duncan, BC
• Kent Ranger 26 $22,000 Sidney
• Hunter 340, 2-cabin with full cockpit enclosure $59,900 Sidney
• Shark 24 with trailer $9,750 Sidney
• Dufour Gib'Sea 43, 4-cabin with moorage $189,000 Sidney
• 1983 Sirius 22' $3,250
• Cooper Custom 37' Pilothouse, with moorage $145,000 Sidney
• Sailboat Wanted $0 victoria
• 1997 Hunter 376 $115,000
• MacGregor Daysailer For Sale - Olivia II $7,500
• Fisher Freeward Sailboat 25 $16,000 Sidney
• CS 27 Sailboat $13,500 Victoria
• 1977 Rival 32 $25,000 Duncan
• 1980 Morgan 56 Out Island $150,000 Deep Cove, Saanich
• Moorage $0 Duncan
• Herreshoff Rozinante $25,000 Victoria
• Spencer 35 Mach II $20,000 Sydney BC
• Contessa 26 $9,750
• 1981 Aloha Sloop 34' $39,900 Duncan
• 1969 Cooper Fortune 30 $10,000 Duncan
• 2007 Hunter 45CC $249,000 Duncan
• Sailboat mast ISO $54,321
• SAILBOAT TRAILER Cheap Moorage $3,750
• Sailboat outboard bracket $195 Esquimalt
• 30’ Bayfeild 81, Fully Refit, with Tender and Outboard $15,400 North Saanich
• 1978 Bayliner US 305 $19,500 Ladysmith

Boat Mooring & Marina Rates

Effective April 1, 2024

Yacht & Boat Moorage

Boat moorage is available annually, monthly and nightly for boats up to 200 feet plus in the marina’s 500 open and covered berths..

Moorage for Marina-Owned Boathouses:

$1.69 per sq. ft. of area per month pre-paid to March 31, 2025

Moorage for Customer-Owned Boathouses:

Under 500 sq. ft: $39.60 per foot of width per month Over 500 sq. ft:   $1.25 per sq. ft. of area per month pre-paid to March 31, 2025

Please Note:

• Moorage fees are calculated on the length of the yacht or slip, whichever is longer.
• The yacht’s length overall is measured upon arrival. This includes all components from bow to stern.
• Our Moorage Credit Program allows you to earn money while your boat is away from the marina.
• Electrical consumption is metered
• 15 Amp – $38.00 per month
• 30 Amp – $38.00 per month
• 50 Amp – $53.00 per month
• 100 Amp – $140.00 per month

Guest Boat Moorage:

$2.55 per foot per night

$3.75 per foot per night 75′ & over

• 15 Amp – $12.00 per night
• 30 Amp – $20.00 per night
• 50 Amp – $25.00 per night
• 100 Amp – $100.00 per night

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We are a full-service marina, committed to excellence and value in every marina experience. Come by and visit our Victoria BC marina or  Contact us today!

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Man dies, another injured after boat capsizes near lakes entrance in victoria.

A man has died and another has been injured after their boat capsized in the waters off a popular Victorian holiday spot.

The two men got into trouble in the Reeves Channel off Princes Hwy in Kalimna, near Lakes Entrance, just before 10am on Monday.

People on passing boats called emergency services to raise the alarm.

One of the men was pulled from the water by good Samaritans who performed CPR, but he could not be saved and died at the scene.

The second man was also pulled from the water and taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Both of the men are yet to be formally identified, and it is unknown at this stage why the boat capsized.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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