SHE SAILS
SHE SAILS
A sailing school for women focused on practical skills and self-empowerment. Raising sails and spirits in Vancouver, BC.
The water is our way of life.
We offer a nurturing and adventurous community for those bound by a love of the outdoors. She Sails was founded as a way for women to build practical sailing skills and to explore nature from a new perspective, building mental, physical and emotional resilience.
Meet your Skipper, Sinéad.
Sinéad grew up in the UK before heading out to Canada for a year. 13 years later she's still here - sharing her love of sailing with other women.
After working a corporate career for many years, Sinéad experienced a traumatic brain injury which halted everything. Turning to her sailing background helped her recover and process a new way of living.
A member of the Jericho Rescue team, Sinéad’s qualifications also include RYA Skipper, SVOP, SDV-BS, ROC-M, PCOC, IYT ICC, Marine First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, and NauticEd Instructor’s certification.
Hands on sailing for adventurous souls
We help women build real, practical sailing skills from the water up. From reading the weather and understanding the tides, to rules of the water, navigation, knot work, raising sails and more.
No experience needed
Not sailed before? No problem! She Sails teach students of all abilities, through a tailored and progressive program. (Max 3 students per lesson.)
Transport Canada Certified
She Sails’ vessel is Transport-Canada certified, as is the curriculum by which we teach, our emergency procedures, and teaching standards.
NauticEd Accredited Instructor
Sinéad is a NauticEd-accredited instructor, ensuring the highest standards of teaching with a tailored curriculum.
First time on the water?
Don’t worry, we’ll help you find your sea legs! Book an intro to sailing lesson and get to grips with the basics.