The Sea Star Sailing Experience

The Sea Star Sailing Experience

The Discovery Islands are the stepping stones to world-renowned Desolation Sound. Quadra, Read, Maurelle, Sonora and Cortes- each island is unique, full of secluded anchorages, sandy spits perfect for picnics, and tidal currents teeming with marine life. Step aboard the SV Sea Star for an afternoon sail, a sunset cruise or a multi-day sailing adventure.

First trip of the season: Explore the Coves of Cortes Sailing Adventure- May 22,23 2010

Depart Heriot Bay on Saturday May 22 at 8 am and sail around Cortes with stops at Gorge Harbour, Manson's, Cortes Bay and Squirrel Cove. Attend Oysterfest activities on Saturday afternoon if timing allows. Hike, beachcomb and learn about the local history. Arrive back at Heriot Bay on Monday by noon. Two night accommodation on board Sea Star, a Niagara 35, local fare meals provided, BYOB, $600 plus tax per person, minimum 2 with limit of four, call Capn Ian at 250-285-AHOY for more details or seastarsailing@gmail.com

Highlights from the 2010 Oysterfest on Cortes

Cortes Day Adventure July 17

Sail over to Cortes Island and spend a fun day at Smelt Bay munching on home baked goodies, enjoying the parade and the build and bail race. Sail back by 6. Room for 5, $69 per person plus tax, group discount available. Call Ian for more details 285-2469(AHOY)

Sailing into Bute Inlet

" our first taste of sailing-made our trip to Quadra most memorable...."

Each Sea Star sailing adventure is custom designed to your knowledge and skill level. A brisk reach from Heriot Bay over to Shark Spit, demonstrating safe blue-water voyaging, can be followed by a relaxing swim, or perhaps you might prefer a leisurely cruise up Hoskyn Channel as your knowledgeable skipper tells tales of island life. Family cruises are available if you want to introduce your children to the magic of sailing. Or maybe a dinner cruise, unwind as you sample local delicacies such as smoked swimming scallops.

"thanks for the nice journey into the sunset... "

Cap'n Ian has spent more than 9 years sailing offshore. A member of the Jacque Cousteau generation, he grew up thinking all " zee leetle fish living amidst zee coral "spoke with French accents. After he became a biologist he studied conch in the Caribbean, coral trout on the Great Barrier, grizzlies in Tweedsmuir and spent six seasons as a marine ranger with BC Parks. He co-authored Exploring Quadra Island- Heritage Sites & Hiking Trails with Jeanette Taylor. He looks forward to tailoring a Sea Star sailing adventure for you.

Contact Cap'n Ian - seastarsailing at gmail.com or 250-285-AHOY(2469)

"good food, good sailing, good skipper..."

To find out about Sea Star's circumnavigation follow these links:


	The Sea Star Sailing Experience The Discovery Islands are the stepping stones to world-renowned Desolation Sound. Quadra, Read, Maurelle, Sonora and Cortes- each island is unique, full of secluded anchorages, sandy spits perfect for picnics, and tidal currents teeming with marine life. Step aboard the SV Sea Star for an afternoon sail, a sunset cruise or a multi-day sailing adventure. First trip of the season: Explore the Coves of Cortes Sailing Adventure- May 22,23 2010 Depart Heriot Bay on Saturday May 22 at 8 am and sail around Cortes with stops at Gorge Harbour, Manson's, Cortes Bay and Squirrel Cove. Attend Oysterfest activities on Saturday afternoon if timing allows. Hike, beachcomb and learn about the local history. Arrive back at Heriot Bay on Monday by noon. Two night accommodation on board Sea Star, a Niagara 35, local fare meals provided, BYOB, $600 plus tax per person, minimum 2 with limit of four, call Capn Ian at 250-285-AHOY for more details or seastarsailing@gmail.com Highlights from the 2010 Oysterfest on Cortes Cortes Day Adventure July 17 Sail over to Cortes Island and spend a fun day at Smelt Bay munching on home baked goodies, enjoying the parade and the build and bail race. Sail back by 6. Room for 5, $69 per person plus tax, group discount available. Call Ian for more details 285-2469(AHOY) Sailing into Bute Inlet " our first taste of sailing-made our trip to Quadra most memorable...." Each Sea Star sailing adventure is custom designed to your knowledge and skill level. A brisk reach from Heriot Bay over to Shark Spit, demonstrating safe blue-water voyaging, can be followed by a relaxing swim, or perhaps you might prefer a leisurely cruise up Hoskyn Channel as your knowledgeable skipper tells tales of island life. Family cruises are available if you want to introduce your children to the magic of sailing. Or maybe a dinner cruise, unwind as you sample local delicacies such as smoked swimming scallops. "thanks for the nice journey into the sunset... " Cap'n Ian has spent more than 9 years sailing offshore. A member of the Jacque Cousteau generation, he grew up thinking all " zee leetle fish living amidst zee coral "spoke with French accents. After he became a biologist he studied conch in the Caribbean, coral trout on the Great Barrier, grizzlies in Tweedsmuir and spent six seasons as a marine ranger with BC Parks. He co-authored Exploring Quadra Island- Heritage Sites & Hiking Trails with Jeanette Taylor. He looks forward to tailoring a Sea Star sailing adventure for you. Contact Cap'n Ian - seastarsailing at gmail.com or 250-285-AHOY(2469) "good food, good sailing, good skipper..." To find out about Sea Star's circumnavigation follow these links: Homeward leg \| Panama to Mexico \| Grenada to ABC's \| Atlantic crossing \| Spanish Family \| Portugal \| Bay of Biscay \| Ireland and London \| Isle of Man \| Castles and Lake District \| Arrival in Scotland \| Norway \| Germany and Denmark \| Belgium and Holland \| Heading north \| Final Days in Paris \| Vimy Memorial \| Winter in the City of Light \| Christmas in Paris \| St. Jean to Paris by canal \| Visit Home \| Up the French Canals \| More Italian adventures \| Italy \| Greece \| Turkey \| Cyprus \| Battle up the Red Sea \| Oman \| Looking for family roots \| Passage to India \| Surviving the Tsunami \| Thailand \| Malaysia \| Leaving Indonesia for Singapore \| Arriving in Indonesia \| Leaving Australia \| Sailing with friends \| Yamba \| Cruising the Oz Coast \| Christmas Down Under \| Maps \| Kids page \| New Caledonia to Australia \| Vanuatu \| Fiji \| Wallis Island \| Samoa \| Canton Island \| Hawaii \| Leaving Canada \| About Us \| The boat \| Contact Us