Calma Sailing

05/09/2026

Steady winds, blue skies, snowy mountain peaks on the horizon, and an amazing group of participants in the Sailing for All Sail Canada program — the 2026 season couldn’t have started any better!

03/30/2026

Almost the only spots we have left this year are our early-season Basic Cruising courses.

As we’ve mentioned before, it’s our favorite time—Desolation Sound is especially beautiful then, and you’ll have the whole season ahead to practice what you’ve learned.

Right now, you can also sign up with a 10% discount—what more could you ask for? All upside 😊

03/30/2026

And for the third year in a row, we are proud to be part of the “Sailing for All” initiative. We are very happy to once again offer a course to our community on Cortes, and we thank Sail Canada for continuing to create such a wonderful event.

Sail Canada Awards $80,000 in funding to 24 Member Clubs and Schools as part of the “Sailing for All” Initiative ⛵ Voile Canada remet 80 000 $ en financement à 24 clubs et écoles membres dans le cadre de l’initiative « La voile pour tous »
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Sail Canada is pleased to announce that 24-member sailing clubs and schools from across the country have been awarded a combined total of $80,750 as part of Sail Canada’s 2026 “Sailing for All” initiative. This funding is courtesy of Sport Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative.

Launched in December 2023, the “Sailing for All” initiative was created to support grassroots programs delivered by Member Clubs and Schools focused on providing grassroots sailing experiences for individuals from underserved or underrepresented groups, at very low or no cost to participants. The programs are designed to engage participants from one or more of the following communities: Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLFBTQI+, low-income people, persons with a disability, newcomers to Canada, or seniors.

Details: https://www.sailing.ca/sail-canada-awards-80000-in-funding-to-24-member-clubs-and-schools-as-part-of-the-sailing-for-all-initiative/

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Voile Canada remet 80 000 $ en financement à 24 clubs et écoles membres dans le cadre de l’initiative « La voile pour tous »

Voile Canada est heureux d’annoncer que 24 clubs et écoles de voile membres de partout au pays ont reçu un montant global combiné de 80 750 $ dans le cadre de l’initiative « La voile pour tous » de Voile Canada en 2026. Ce financement est une courtoisie de l’initiative Le sport communautaire pour tous de Sport Canada.

Lancée en décembre 2023, l'initiative « La voile pour tous » a été créée afin de soutenir les programmes d’initiation mis en œuvre par les clubs et les écoles membres qui visent à offrir des expériences de voile à des personnes issues de groupes mal desservis ou sous-représentés, à un coût très faible, voire nul, pour les participants. Les programmes doivent également être conçus pour impliquer des participants issus d'une ou plusieurs des communautés suivantes : noires, autochtones, racialisées, 2SLFBTQI+, personnes à faible revenu, personnes ayant un handicap, nouveaux arrivants au Canada, ou personnes âgées.

Détails : https://fr.sailing.ca/voile-canada-remet-80-000-en-financement-a-24-clubs-et-ecoles-membres-dans-le-cadre-de-linitiative-la-voile-pour-tous/

Sport Canada

01/16/2026

It’s time to look back at the beginning of our last season — May and June.
Although these are already among our favourite months in Desolation Sound, thanks to the very small number of boats around and the frequent moments when we are the only boat in the bay, the 2025 season started exceptionally well.

We met so many wonderful people, some of whom we’ll be meeting again aboard Mariah this year. We enjoyed great winds, watched orcas teaching their young how to hunt, and admired beautiful snow-covered mountain peaks and waterfalls cascading straight into the ocean.

Spring on the water in Desolation Sound is truly incredible!

This year, we still have availability for 5-day courses:
🔹April 27 – May 1
🔹May 11–15
🔹May 15–19

as well as 3-day trips:
🔸May 6–8
🔸May 20–22
🔸June 8–10

Start the 2026 sailing season with us!

12/08/2025

A little over a month ago we opened registrations for 2026, and we already have almost 40% of our trips and courses booked.
We’re incredibly grateful for the trust you put in us year after year — it means more than you know.

We’re already working full steam to make the upcoming season even better, and knowing that so many of you want to join us gives us a huge boost of energy.

And if you’re thinking about joining us in 2026, we’d be happy to chat and help you find the right trip.

11/17/2025

One of the highlights of this summer was taking part once again in Sail Canada’s Sailing for All program. We were able to offer our Start Keelboat Sailing course free of charge to six participants. Over four days on our 40-foot Beneteau Oceanis 400 they got to experience sailing in a region known for it, yet still inaccessible to many.

Participants were incredibly grateful, gained confidence, and left with a real interest in sailing. With such strong community response, we hope to offer something similar next year.

Huge thanks to Sail Canada and the Government of Canada for their support!

10/24/2025

What an Incredible 2025 Season!

This year was truly amazing—filled with wonderful people and unforgettable sailing adventures.

Thank you to everyone who chose to sail with us this season. We’re so grateful that you trusted us to be part of your adventure.

Throughout the season, we put our hearts into making your time aboard Mariah absolutely perfect. That’s why we don’t always get a chance to share everything as it happens—but stay tuned! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be catching up and sharing some of the incredible moments that made this season so special.

08/07/2025

More than half of the season is already behind us!

We can’t believe how fast time is flying – so far this summer we’ve had amazing sailing courses, unforgettable tours, and a crew of fantastic people on board. Thank you to everyone who’s joined us so far – you’ve made this season truly special! 💙

But the adventure isn't over yet – there’s still time to join us on the water this season!

👉 We have only available our 3-day sailing tour from August 25–27.
👉 And there’s front-cabin still available for the 5-day tour from August 30 to September 3.

Whether you're looking to learn, relax, or just enjoy the wind and waves – we’d love to have you with us.

07/20/2025

The simple words of a child, spoken with genuine excitement – ‘It was fun!’ – reminded us of one of the many reasons why we chose to do what we do: to bring joy and a chance to relax in what we believe is the most beautiful place on Earth. Thank you!

07/07/2025

Ever thought about sailing in September?
Desolation Sound in early fall is something special — quiet coves, no crowds, just the beauty of the coast. It’s the perfect time to learn, explore, and really enjoy being out there.

We still have spots open for our 5-day Basic Cruising course:
Aug 30 – Sept 3
Sept 15 – 19

If you're curious or have questions, we’re always happy to chat!
Come sail with us!