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Advantage Boating
Thursday September 18th, 2025
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Our final in-person VHF Course of the year starts September 25! 💻 Master the navigation skills every sailor needs—charts, tides, currents, and more—so you can confidently navigate offshore without relying only on electronics. 🗺️ 🚫

Can’t make it? No worries — we’ve got upcoming ZOOM VHF courses too!

➡️ Sept. 25, 26 & 29 (IN- PERSON, 6.30 PM start)
➡️ Nov. 27, 27 & Dec. 1 (ZOOM, 6.30 PM start)
➡️ Feb. 5, 6, & 9 (ZOOM, 6.30 PM start)
➡️ Apr. 30, May 1 & 4 (IN-PERSON, 6.30 PM start)

Sign up today and gain the skills to always find your way at sea 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/…

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Our final in-person VHF Course of the year starts September 25! 💻 Master the navigation skills every sailor needs—charts, tides, currents, and more—so you can confidently navigate offshore without relying only on electronics. 🗺️ 🚫 Can’t make it? No worries — we’ve got upcoming ZOOM VHF courses too! ➡️ Sept. 25, 26 & 29 (IN- PERSON, 6.30 PM start) ➡️ Nov. 27, 27 & Dec. 1 (ZOOM, 6.30 PM start) ➡️ Feb. 5, 6, & 9 (ZOOM, 6.30 PM start) ➡️ Apr. 30, May 1 & 4 (IN-PERSON, 6.30 PM start) Sign up today and gain the skills to always find your way at sea 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/training-centre/classroom/vhf-operators-certificate -- #vhfradio #onlinecourse #boatingsafety #SailingSafety #sailingschool #learntosail #advantageboating
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Tuesday September 16th, 2025
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We’re excited to be offering Winter #caribbean Sailing Courses that combine adventure, hands-on learning, and professional instruction—all set against the stunning backdrop of the tropics.⛵️ 🌊 🏝️

Whether you’re working toward your first certification, preparing for a #bareboatcharter, or looking to sharpen advanced skills, these courses provide the training and sea time you need to #sail confidently and independently anywhere in the world. 🌎

Programs are available at every level—from Basic Cruising to Intermediate, Advanced, and ICC certification—all led by Sail Canada–certified instructors aboard fully equipped #yachts.

Our 2026 Winter #caribbeansailing opportunities include:
✅ Certification courses in the #britishvirginislands
✅ Mileage builders in #thebahamas & BVIs.
✅ Relaxed lifestyle sailing in the #exumas.
✅ #Flotilla sailing vacations.
✅ Bareboat charter options.
✅ Skippered charter experiences.

Set sail with us this winter and discover why there’s no better classroom than the Caribbean Sea. ☀️

Brochures and enrolment forms are available online to view and/or download. 👉 www.advantageboating.com/…

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We’re excited to be offering Winter #caribbean Sailing Courses that combine adventure, hands-on learning, and professional instruction—all set against the stunning backdrop of the tropics.⛵️ 🌊 🏝️ Whether you’re working toward your first certification, preparing for a #bareboatcharter, or looking to sharpen advanced skills, these courses provide the training and sea time you need to #sail confidently and independently anywhere in the world. 🌎 Programs are available at every level—from Basic Cruising to Intermediate, Advanced, and ICC certification—all led by Sail Canada–certified instructors aboard fully equipped #yachts. Our 2026 Winter #caribbeansailing opportunities include: ✅ Certification courses in the #britishvirginislands ✅ Mileage builders in #thebahamas & BVIs. ✅ Relaxed lifestyle sailing in the #exumas. ✅ #Flotilla sailing vacations. ✅ Bareboat charter options. ✅ Skippered charter experiences. Set sail with us this winter and discover why there’s no better classroom than the Caribbean Sea. ☀️ Brochures and enrolment forms are available online to view and/or download. 👉 www.advantageboating.com/experience-a-sailing-vacation #learntosail #bvisailing #sailingvacation #CaribbeanEscape #Travel2026 #advantageboating
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Sunday September 14th, 2025
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We all have a favourite knot—and for Doris, it’s the Alpine Butterfly. 🪢 🦋

It’s a handy one to know because it lets you tie a secure loop in the middle of a line—perfect if you need to add a trucker’s hitch or take tension off a section.

The best part? Just like a bowline, it holds tight under load but releases easily once the pressure is off. A knot that works hard and plays nice. 🙌

This is a handy one to add to your sailing toolkit! Here are two great resources to walk you through it step by step:

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We all have a favourite knot—and for Doris, it’s the Alpine Butterfly. 🪢 🦋 It’s a handy one to know because it lets you tie a secure loop in the middle of a line—perfect if you need to add a trucker’s hitch or take tension off a section. The best part? Just like a bowline, it holds tight under load but releases easily once the pressure is off. A knot that works hard and plays nice. 🙌 This is a handy one to add to your sailing toolkit! Here are two great resources to walk you through it step by step: 1️⃣ https://youtu.be/Qc89VZ9JkN0?si=8XRZri9jo_vZOspu 2️⃣ https://youtu.be/SzJ2N2L4E7g?si=GB6tqN5hPL_5Yxlg #sailingknots #knottutorial #knotskills #alpinebutterflyknot #truckershitch #advantageboating
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Advantage Boating
Friday September 12th, 2025
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Our FINAL Basic Cruising course of the season starts next week—sign up now and become a certified Skipper before the year ends! ⛵️🌊

Learn everything from docking and sail trim to safety, navigation, crew roles, and more—all with small group instruction and support from certified Sail Canada instructors. PLUS,

✅ All safety gear is provided.
✅ Your written exam, logbook, and certification are included.
✅ Optional PCOC (Boating Card) add-on available at no extra cost.
✅ BONUS: 2 introductory memberships for local sailing clubs ($680 value).

We’d love to have you aboard—sign up today and start 2026 Skipper certified! 🌟 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/…

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Our FINAL Basic Cruising course of the season starts next week—sign up now and become a certified Skipper before the year ends! ⛵️🌊 Learn everything from docking and sail trim to safety, navigation, crew roles, and more—all with small group instruction and support from certified Sail Canada instructors. PLUS, ✅ All safety gear is provided. ✅ Your written exam, logbook, and certification are included. ✅ Optional PCOC (Boating Card) add-on available at no extra cost. ✅ BONUS: 2 introductory memberships for local sailing clubs ($680 value). We’d love to have you aboard—sign up today and start 2026 Skipper certified! 🌟 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home-2/training-centre/learn-to-cruise/basic-cruising -- #learntosail #sailingschool #ottawacanada #sailingknots #SailingSkills #boatingsafety #advantageboating
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– D. Pellerin, Ottawa

“Joining the Sail Share program was a fantastic experience… an excellent way for us to perfect our skills… we made a lot of friends and had a blast!”

– Liliane Keryluk, Ottawa

“Our Instructor demonstrated great leadership, a good nature, lots of patience and a great sense of humour, qualities that made the course relaxing.”

– D. Cole, Ottawa

“Thank you Advantage Boating for providing me with a wealth of theory and practical knowledge, but more importantly, for providing me with the confidence to sail safely.”

– G. Ward, Nepean

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