Custom Experiences
Something Else in Mind?
Not every great sailing experience fits a standard package, and that's exactly how it should be. If you have something specific in mind, reach out. Steve has the experience, flexibility, and genuine enthusiasm to build something around you.
The examples below are just a starting point. If you can describe it, we can likely make it happen.
Fully Customized · Sail Canada Certified · 10,000+ NM Experience · Georgian Bay & Beyond
Overnight Passage with an Instructor Aboard
Want to do an overnight passage on your own boat, but not quite ready to go it alone? Steve can sail with you as an experienced, certified second-hand: providing guidance without taking over. You're in charge. He's there for support, coaching, and safety.
Sail your own boat with a certified instructor alongside
Perfect for sailors stepping up to their first overnight passage
Available on Georgian Bay and the Great Lakes region
Your vessel must meet Transport Canada Safety Standards prior to Steve’s arrival.
Sailing Refresher — No Formal Course Required
Haven't sailed much lately? Not sure your skills are where they need to be before a planned trip? A tailored refresher with Steve will rebuild your confidence quickly, at your pace, on your terms, without the formality of a full course.
Tailored to your experience level and specific skill gaps
One-day or multi-day options available
Aboard North 45° or your own vessel
Boat Delivery or Repositioning with Instruction
Moving your boat from one marina to another, or repositioning after a season? Turn it into a learning experience. Steve can join you for the passage, coaching you throughout while handling the heavy lifting alongside you.
Great Lakes and Georgian Bay delivery passages
Hands-on instruction throughout
You arrive at your destination with more skills than you left with
No changes
Corporate & Team Sailing Day
A private sailing experience on Georgian Bay is an unforgettable team event. Full-day private experiences for teams who want something genuinely different, away from screens, away from the office, and genuinely memorable.
Fully private — your team only
Hands-on sailing for everyone
Catering and refreshments available
Departing Parry Sound — 2.5 hours from Toronto
The Process
How a Custom Experience Works
There's no complicated process. Reach out and describe what you're thinking, the more detail you share, the better we can tailor it. Steve will come back with a proposal and a frank conversation about what's realistic and what will make it exceptional.
Tell us what you're looking for, dates, goals, group size, and any specifics
Steve responds within 24 hours with a proposed outline and pricing
We refine the plan together and confirm the booking
You show up. We handle everything else.
