
Your Sail Canada Instructor
Annalise Van Ham
Instructor & Co-owner, Wild About SailingOur students say Annalise is patient, warm, and genuinely fun to learn from. She'll help you feel capable, strong, and confident on the water.She's been sailing since 1987 and earned her Sail Canada instructor certification in 1990. Along the way, she's crewed offshore passages across the South Pacific, served on a tall ship hospital vessel in the Pacific, co-skippered Sloop du Jour in the Race to Alaska, and rowed a 21-foot ocean rowboat from Tacoma to Port Townsend.She's always the most approachable person on the dock, and she shares an enthusiasm that will make you feel at home in the boat. When she's not on the water, she's skiing in the backcountry or running trails and marathons.
Why go Wild?

Small, friendly classes
Maximum 4 students means real one-on-one time with your patient instructor. No one gets lost in our crowd!
Sail fast, fun boats!
Our 28-foot performance cruisers are easier to learn on and super fun to sail. Small is beautiful! Fast is fun!

Sail Canada Certification
Every course follows national standards. Sail Canada's Learn to Cruise standard is recognized across Canada.
Learn in BC's Gulf Islands
Learn in some of BC's most beautiful sailing waters. Protected, scenic, and great wildlife!
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Contact us!
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+1 778-817-0275

Our instructors are proud to be certified by Sail Canada.
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