The Gift of Sailing Package

Highlights

• Sail on NO RUSH II, a Niagara 35 cruising yacht that is safe, comfortable, and a joy to handle.

• A hands-on adventure. Practice your sailing skills or have a beginner’s lesson.

• Cast off near North America’s oldest operating tidal lock, connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Bras d’Or Lake – North America’s largest inland sea.

• Glide through island-studded St. Peter’s Inlet, where you’ll find eagles, hawks, and cormorants overhead.

• Half day, Full day and Multi day sailing tours for your private party up to 6 people. Catering available.

Overview

Experience Cape Breton from the water! Join Captain Greg for a unique sailing adventure on Canada’s largest inland sea, the Bras d’Or Lake, up-close to the natural wonders at sea and along the shore.

Private Day Sailing Tours

With captain, for your group of up to 6 people. Half-day (3 hr) and Full-day (6 hr) adventures.

Sunset Sailing Tours

Enjoy a private cruise with your party of up to 6 people. Departing at 6 pm this is an ideal way to enjoy the golden hour with a gentle 3 hour evening cruise on St. Peter’s Inlet. Catering available.

Multi-Day, Multi-Port Sailing Tours

Join us for a 2 or 3 day sailing adventure offering overnights aboard or ashore at our partner inns and resorts. We can tailor a multi-day sailing tour to your interests.

Explore the Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere

You’ll board at our private dock adjacent to the St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site. Here, North America’s oldest operating tidal lock connects the Atlantic Ocean with the iconic Bras d’Or Lake, one of Canada’s amazing UNESCO Biospheres. Learn about the 10,000 year history of this important transportation hub that served the Mi’kmaq and their ancestors as a portage and meeting place. Sail the local waters like our early European explorers and settlers.

Brush up on your old sailing skills or take a beginner’s lesson as we head out on island studded St. Peter’s inlet to the lake. No Rush II is a 35’ blue-water cruising yacht that is safe, comfortable, and a joy for veteran or newbie sailors to command. Anchor in a quiet cover for lunch and a swim. Then back to the sea for some more fun in the wind and waves.

Sailing is the ‘perfect green maritime adventure experience’ – lots of fresh air, close encounters with marine and bird life, pristine waters and shorelines; hear stories and music from our local cultures.

Our season for 2022 runs from June 18 to October 16. Tours are offered 7 days a week.

Catering available.

Book direct from our website: www.capebretonsailing.com