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Canada

Sailing in Townsite Marina, Nanaimo, Canada offers beautiful coastal scenery, excellent sailing conditions, abundant marine wildlife, and a vibrant boating community. Whether you are a novice sailor or an experienced seafarer, this destination has something to offer for everyone.

Canada's vast waters, from the Pacific Northwest to the Atlantic provinces, present challenging conditions for advanced sailors. Variable winds, strong currents, and rapidly changing weather demand high-level skills. The sailing season is short, typically June to September.

Skill Level: Advanced

Highlights

  • Stunning coastal scenery with picturesque views
  • Excellent sailing conditions with favorable winds and calm waters
  • Opportunity to spot diverse marine wildlife including whales, seals, and dolphins
  • Vibrant boating community with access to various sailing events and regattas
  • Numerous secluded anchorages and coves to explore
  • Plenty of nearby islands and coastal areas to discover
  • Availability of sailing charters and boat rentals
  • Access to world-class marina facilities and services
  • Variety of waterfront restaurants and shops to enjoy
  • Opportunity to improve sailing skills through lessons and certifications

Weather

TemperaturePrecipitationRainSunshineWind
Jan6C127mm86%2 hours10 knots
Cool and partly cloudy
Feb5C100mm80%3 hours9 knots
Cold and intermittent rain showers
Mar7C92mm74%4 hours7 knots
Mild and occasional rain
Apr10C64mm63%5 hours6 knots
Mild and sporadic rain showers
May13C49mm56%6 hours5 knots
Mild and occasional rain
Jun17C41mm49%7 hours4 knots
Warm and partly cloudy
Jul21C30mm35%8 hours4 knots
Warm and mostly sunny
Aug21C31mm33%8 hours4 knots
Warm and mostly sunny
Sep17C37mm44%6 hours4 knots
Mild and occasional rain
Oct12C82mm63%4 hours5 knots
Cool and intermittent rain showers
Nov8C118mm80%2 hours7 knots
Cool and partly cloudy
Dec5C150mm90%1 hours9 knots
Cold and occasional snow showers
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