The Boat

Lancer 36

Our primary teaching vessel is a Lancer 36', a solidly-built, modern, high-performance, sloop-rigged sailboat. The hull was based on a boat named 'Chutzpa'. Designed by the legendary Bill Lee, the prototype won the prestigious TransPac Race on two separate occasions, and was the basis for a series of popular racer-cruiser hulls. Lee's motto when it comes to sailboats, is 'Fast is Fun', and the Lancer proves his point.

Specifications for the Lancer 36
LOA 36.2 ft. - LOD 36.2 ft.
LWL 29.0 ft. - Beam 11.8 ft.
Draft 6.2 ft. Displaces 10,500 lbs.
Ballast 4,000 lbs. Sail Area 603.0 sq. ft.

This sailboat combines spacious, comfortable accommodations that are generously appointed, with warm, bright teak below-decks, and lively, high-performance sailing.. This boat combines comfort, stability and responsiveness, making an ideal teaching and cruising platform. She's equipped with sleeping quarters for up to 6 adults (we limit our course size to 4 students plus the instructor), a private washroom (head) with pressurized hot and cold water, propane stove and oven plus outdoor BBQ, cabin heater, and safety equipment that meets and exceeds DOT and Canadian Coast Guard requirements. Our well-maintained vessel makes an outstanding floating classroom and home-away-from-home as you learn and explore.
For your comfort, we supply your towels, face cloths, pillows and pillow cases and a bottom sheet. We carry a variety of teaching aids, an extensive set of nautical publications and charts, as well as a laptop computer with GPS and electronic charts to demonstrate a variety of navigational methods.