Personal Experiences
Since Instructor John Roper started teaching at the former Jibset Sailing School in Vancouver in 1985, he has welcomed hundreds of sailing and nature enthusiasts on board from across Canada, the USA, and around the world. Many have written about their experience.
Janet Street, Vancouver, BC: I can highly recommend a trip with Captain John aboard his very comfortable cutter. Great company, delicious food, magnificent scenery, and perfect weather.
Mary Martin, Castlegar, BC: Thank you for a marvellous sailing adventure which I enjoyed thoroughly.
ROSALIND KELLET, VANCOUVER, BC: Neale and I took turns in the galley and on deck, steering, anchoring and docking. We learned to drink mugs of hot tea as the boat heeled under sail, but mostly we put on the automatic pilot and read books in beautiful sunshine. It was very relaxing.
Lois Millington, Vancouver, BC: My holiday was something I had always wanted to do, a sailing cruise on the Sunshine Coast. Since this was with a training organization, we took turns crewing on deck and serving galley duty. Amazingly enough we had superb meals, thanks partly to Captain John who manned the barbecue on deck. We had good sailing weather, two days of which gave us a good challenge with brisk winds.
Derrick O'Byrne, Surrey, England: Tina and I were thrilled to be able to join Captain John in April. We cruised the Gulf Islands and saw many beautiful scenes, experienced delightful tranquility, and saw at close quarters California sealions, harbour seals, and otters. Sailing was always accompanied by ample supplies of tea and food. Anyone looking for a break with a difference should definitely consider a trip with Captain John.
Donna Murohy, Kelowna, BC: Thank you so much for a wonderful week. Think I'll try it again sometime - the memories will keep me happy until I get another chance.
Rolf Thiel, Biberist, Switzerland: We had arranged with our Vancouver friends for a sailing cruise through the Gulf Islands. We had three most exciting days, and of course, after the boat trip, we had to explore the city of Vancouver. We just loved it, and we could imagine retiring to a place like that!
Iris Waters, Vancouver, BC: Thank you for a wonderful week and for introducing me to that special "other world". The experience was so different from "this world" and I enjoyed every minute.
Judi Walton, Fort McMurray, Alberta: Completed her 3rd Cruise & Learn and Intermediate Certification in 2006, and planning to qualify as an Instructor at Gibsons Sailing School
Rick Cloherty, Gibsons, BC. & Wolfgang Wittenberg, Vancouver, BC: Completed their Basic Certification in 2006 and planning to challenge their Intermediate in 2007
On Board Mistress, April 2006, Just have to tell you about a wonderful experience. On Tuesday about 3 miles out of Gabriola Pass on route to Gibsons we encountered over 50 dolphins. They played with us for half an hour as we sailed along at 3-4 knots, the best ever nature experience, What a thrill!
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