Welcome aboard!

Live tall for a day! Would you like to get a taste for life on a SALTS tall ship? What are you waiting for? Climb aboard one of our day sails and taste the salty air for yourself!

Who can join a SALTS day sail?

  • Anyone who is able to participate in sail training! It takes all hands to sail a tall ship, so physical agility and mental alertness are necessary to safely participate.
  • All ages; however, the number of children under 12 is limited.
    Each child must be accompanied by a responsible adult and wear a personal floatation device (provided) while aboard.
  • No sailing experience necessary!

What to expect:

  • A pre-sail watch group orientation and safety instructions
  • Hauling lines and sail handling
  • Standing watch at the bow or helm
  • An opportunity to take the wheel and steer the ship
  • Climb the rigging if you like!
  • Take in views of the Victoria shoreline and Olympic Peninsula

2025 Day Sail Dates

Sunday August 31 - Public Day Sail
Monday September 22 - Public Day Sail
Friday September 26 - Educator Day Sail
Monday September 29 - Educator Day Sail

Details for 2026 sailings will be posted here, Facebook and Instagram when available. Or, sign up for our Saltings Newsletter for program updates! 

 

Please note that the information below is for public day sails; for info about or to register for Educator Day Sails, click here.

Fitness Requirements

Everyone who sails with SALTS is considered a "trainee" and will take an active part in sailing the ship. Although no previous experience is necessary, physical agility and mental alertness are essential for safe participation. Please review our Day Sail Fitness Requirements to be sure that a SALTS day sail is a suitable activity prior to registering.

Day Sail Costs

$125/person


Current SALTS Society Member Discount  

$100/person
Individual membership - 1 discounted day sail per year
Family membership - 2 discounted day sails per year
Corporate membership - 2 discounted day sails per year 
 
Additional individuals from the member's household or company may sail together at the regular rate.
Please note that society membership is for those who are passionate about supporting the mission of SALTS - the combined membership and day sail fees total more than the standard day sail fee. See our Membership page for details. 

Payment

Payment is not required until you receive an email notification of your assigned sailing along with a secure online payment link and instructions for completing your registration by submitting your waiver(s) and day sail trainee profile details. 

Registration

The first step is to submit the online Day Sail Reservation Request to let us know which day sail(s) you are interested in and how many "berths" you would like to reserve. Sailings will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis according to the date and time the online request was received. If your first choice trip is full,  you will have the option of accepting your next available choice and remaining on the wait list for your preferred trip.


Cancellation Policy

If you must cancel, please provide as much notice as possible and no less than 72 hours notice. It would be a shame for your berth to go empty because there is not time to fill it.

Please note: Day Sail trip fees are non-refundable.

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we hope to welcome you in 2026!>