{"id":170,"date":"2010-07-13T22:45:00","date_gmt":"2010-07-14T05:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arcturusretreat.ca\/wordp\/?p=170"},"modified":"2013-05-25T21:42:42","modified_gmt":"2013-05-26T04:42:42","slug":"gibsons-sailing-school-july-13-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcturusretreat.ca\/wordp\/gibsons-sailing-school-july-13-2010\/","title":{"rendered":"Gibsons Sailing School – July 13, 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nToday was one of those gorgeous summer days…perfect temperatures, sunshine, and absolutely necessary to get out of the house and enjoy.<\/p>\n

I had the opportunity to go sailing today with Greig & Gillie from Gibsons Sailing School. Both are certified sailing instructors with the Canadian Yachting Association and both are comfortable and easy to talk to.<\/p>\n

After a few minutes of introduction and safety instruction, we were off into Gibsons Harbour. I was aboard the “Sailing Still”, a Catalina 36′. These photos are of the “Django”, a 28′ Grampian.<\/p>\n

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After a bit of instruction, I was allowed to take the helm. I must say, this was a pretty cool experience. Greig did all the hard work working the ropes and managing the sails. I learned to tack and come about, and now I know the difference between the main sail and the jib.<\/p>\n

Greig specializes in 4, 5, & 6 day courses designed to teach you to sail, read charts, and receive various levels of CYA certifications. You eat & sleep on the boat…plenty of room in the cabin. Sail across the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gulf Islands.<\/p>\n

Gillie specializes in a 3 hour “Introduction to Sailing course. This is designed to help educate a person in the basics of sailing, gain some basic terminology, and have a wonderful experience on the water. She loves to take women out for “Ladies Day-Sailing”, a chance for women to learn and enjoy a very different and empowering experience.<\/p>\n

For more information on Gibsons Sailing School, visit http:\/\/www.gibsonssailing.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nGibsons Landing with part of Mount Elphinstone in the background.<\/p>\n

All of this amazing scenery…only 5km from Arcturus Retreat B&B. What an amazing place to live and to visit.<\/div>\n
“Django”\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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