Join fellow sailors in cruising the charming east coast of Vancouver Island and the beautiful Gulf Islands. These islands boast sheltered waters, magnificent marine parks, quiet villages and welcoming marinas. Wildlife abounds on the land and in the sea, with deer, bald eagles, sea otters, seals, sea lions and orca whales commonplace.
Capt. Roger Philips has been leading flotillas in these waters annually for over 15 years. ASA Certified Sailing Instructor and USCG licensed captain, he was formerly a BoatUS rescue boat captain based out of the San Juan islands and a whale watching boat skipper on the Oregon coast. He sailed and lived aboard his own Jeanneau 37 sloop in the Salish Sea for five seasons, from Seattle to Desolation Sound. He currently teaches ASA sailing courses for the Newport Beach Sailing School.
Join fellow sailors in cruising the charming east coast of Vancouver Island and the beautiful Gulf Islands. These islands boast sheltered waters, magnificent marine parks, quiet villages, and welcoming marinas. Wildlife abounds on the land and in the sea, with deer, bald eagles, sea otters, seals, sea lions, and orca whales commonplace.
On this flotilla, you’ll depart Bellingham and sail through the San Juan Islands to clear customs and overnight at the quaint seaside town of Sidney, BC. As you cruise through the Gulf Islands, and along Vancouver Island, you’ll visit several iconic destinations:
After spending most of the week in Canada, you’ll clear customs back into the US on Thursday and cruise through the San Juan Islands to Inati Bay (Lummi Island). Then it’s just a short sail back across Bellingham Bay on Friday morning!
Enjoy daily history, weather and route briefings, camaraderie, an ASA-hosted reception, flotilla activities, and a flotilla shirt for each crew member. ASA membership is not required for participation. Be sure to pack your passports to clear customs in to Canada.
This flotilla is limited to 10 boats, so book soon!
