MacSailing
Vancouver, British Columbia · Show on map
Overview
MacSailing is a summer camp in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Programs listed for this camp: outdoor and sports.
- Type
- Summer camp
- Address
- 1300 Discovery St, Vancouver, BC V6R 4L9
Practical details
- Registration 2027Summer 2027 is open for booking.
Collected automatically from the camp website (macsailing.com) in November 2026. Hours and services change from year to year, so confirm with the camp.
Google reviews of MacSailing
What reviewers say
Reviewers consistently describe patient, skilled instructors who explain sailing clearly, with hands-on practice and a relaxed but safety-minded atmosphere. Many praise private lessons, bootcamps, and sunset cruises, and families note that children gain confidence. One reviewer found the lower-level kids' classes run more like childcare than sailing instruction, and another was unhappy after being towed back by staff during a rental without explanation.
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Masi A.July 2026
We had a very disappointing experience with this sailing club.
When you take private lessons or a sailing course, the instructors are professional, helpful, and responsible. However, once you get your license and want to practice on your own, the experience changes completely.
During our rental, we were suddenly towed back without being told what we had done wrong. We were not given any explanation on the water. When we tried to ask why we were being towed in, the staff member ignored us and simply turned away without responding.
Back at the office, the same staff member told us it was "for safety reasons" and suggested that we should spend more money on private lessons…Angela T.July 2026
I took sailing lessons with MacSailing and had a really good experience. The instructors were patient and explained things in a way that was easy to understand, even when I made the same mistakes a few times. They gave everyone a chance to get hands-on practice instead of just watching.
The atmosphere was relaxed but you could tell they took safety seriously. I left feeling much more confident than when I started. If you’re thinking of learning how to sail, I’d recommend giving them a try!!!JenJuly 2026
This is specific only to sail optics level. I feel Cansail levels are great.
For the lower levels it is run more like a camp and kids needing childcare whereas I wanted my child in sailing lessons. That is hard to achieve when they have three or four kids in a boat. It would be better if sailing lessons is your objective, to limit two kids per boat and then also have enough instructors to effectively teach how many boats there are.
However if you just need childcare with an activity this probably meets your objective.Dan K.June 2026
Fantastic course! I enrolled in Sail Lasers with our awesome instructor Eva, and we had the best 5 day bootcamp you could ask for. We sailed every day, learned how to rig and derig the boats, and were taught lots of laser sailing tactics. Highly recommend!
Ra C.July 2025
I had four weeks to learn how to sail a catamaran in order to participate in an extreme catamaran 40 race, and the MacSail team was awesome!
I took private lessons with two instructors — Euan and Olivier — and both were incredibly patient, calm, and clear in their instruction. I especially appreciated the time Olivier took to thoroughly explain the theory behind sailing; it really helped everything click.
The one-on-one format made a huge difference and allowed me to progress quickly. I also really valued how flexible the team was — adapting lesson plans around the literal changing winds and making sure I got the most out of each session, no matter the weather or…Rachel B.June 2025
Three of my friends and I greatly enjoyed a sunset cruise on their 31 foot yacht and it was SO MUCH FUN. None of us had ever had an experience like this one before. We all had an absolute blast and really loved seeing all the iconic Vancouver views from the water. Our skipper, Maren, was an absolute delight and incredible at his job. He taught us a lot about sailing and even let us take turns at the wheel. We are all still giddy about it! I can’t recommend this tour enough. What an incredible and unique experience.
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Where MacSailing is
1300 Discovery St, Vancouver, BC V6R 4L9
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Summer 2027 registration
The camp website says: Summer 2027 is open for booking.
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This listing combines public information from: Google Maps business listing. Logo and photos: camp website; rating and reviews: Google Maps. Last checked: November 2026. Dates, prices and policies can change, so confirm them with the camp.
