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Guided excursions exploring the coast under oar & sail with traditional boats

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We offer 2-hour, guided, hands-on sailing & rowing excursions from April through September. Our fleet operates from Maple Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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Our Location

Our fleet is located at Maple Bay Marina on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

The Salish sea stretches from the Discovery Islands north of the Strait of Georgia to the south end of Puget Sound. We are strategically positioned in the heart of its range at Maple Bay in Cowichan, Vancouver Island – 10km from the city of Duncan.

Give them an experience on the water that they’ll remember!

“If you’re looking for a peaceful experience on the water, sign up for a guided rowing and sailing excursion with Traditional Oar & Sail. You can enjoy the calm waters and breathtaking coastal scenery while feeling the gentle breeze. These excursions are suitable for both beginners and experienced sailors of all ages and offer a fantastic chance to connect with nature and experience the tranquility of the ocean on a beautiful wooden boat.”
– The Vancouver Sun

“Peak contentment comes as we join skippers Stephen and Barbra of Traditional Oar and Sail in “Lux”, a vintage 2lft sixern, on Maple Bay under faultless blue skies. I take the tiller, and life has seldom felt finer.”
– UK Travel writer David Williams of The Telegraph