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.

• Cast off near North America’s oldest operating tidal lock which connects 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.

• Practice your sailing skills or have a beginner’s lesson during your day-sailing charter.

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 Sailing Charters:

With captain, for your group of up to 6 people. Half-day, full-day and multi-day charters. Offered 7 days a week. Catering available.

Sunset Charters:

Enjoy a private cruise with your party of up to 6 people during July and August. 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.

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-old 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 earliest explorere 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 cove for

lunch and a swim. Then back to the sea for some more fun in the wind and waves.

This is the ‘original green maritime adventure experience’: lots of fresh air, close encounters with marine and bird life, pristine salt water and shorelines; hear stories and music from our local cultures. Half-day (3 hours) and full day (6 hours) private charters are tailored to suit your interests. Offered from June 18 to October 17 in 2021.

Multi-day/multi-port sailing packages with overnight accommodations on board or ashore are arranged to suit your interests and schedule.

Book direct from our website: www.capebretonsailing.com