Sail Nelson
The natural choice.
Why Sail Nelson?
Welcome to Sail Nelson! We are a recognized BC Sailing and Sail Canada adult recreational boating school and our Sail Canada certified instructor, Penny Caldwell, is eager to share her love of sailing with you. Sail Nelson began with a great partnership with Selkirk…
Sail Training
Our Learn to Sail courses are taught on keelboats between 24-28 feet. A keelboat is a large sailboat with a fixed lead fin (keel) which helps to stabilize the boat. Our boats are fully registered and compliant will all Transport Canada Registered Boating School…
Women & Wind
Looking for some time out with some girlfriends? Want to meet some new friends and get out sailing? Come out and enjoy a Women & Wind sailing seminar! Sail Nelson offers several opportunities for you to hang out with some girlfriends and brush up…
Sail Selection Part 4 – New Sail Love
Well I have had my new 110% jib for about two months now. Receiving that shipment in the mail was like Christmas! Sheet Position So far I am figuring out the best position for my sheets relative to my standing rigging and fairlead track….
Sail Selection – Part 3 Measurements
Alright so I’m not going to lie, it has taken me a couple of weeks to get organized to do my measurements. The Headsail_Staysail Measurement v1.3 guide I was asked to fill in is comprehensive and with Spindrift being out on a pin I…
Sail Selection – Part 2 Budget & Materials
So the quotes have started rolling in and oh my! My cheap Scottish side is not happy! Haha. On the other hand, I am getting SO excited at the thought of a nice, new, crisp sail to trim. Delish! As I noted in Part…
