Jolie - Pearson 33


Massilia - C&C 27


Welcome to Fairwinds!


Fairwinds is a sailing Association based in Victoria, British Columbia on the Canadian Pacific Coast. The Association is registered under the Societies Act of British Columbia and is operated by its members as a co-operative venture.

We were founded in 1974 and have been running ever since - testimony to the Association's success!

Our Boats


Fairwinds currently maintains two sailboats for experienced sailors to cruise the waters of the Gulf and San Juan Islands. Both boats are moored at the Sidney North Saanich Marina:


Both boats are well maintained, perform well, have diesel engines, nav/comm electronics, holding tanks, dodgers, and many amenities for cruising. We also have a pair of dinghies (Walker Bay and a Rigid Inflatable) with small, lightweight outboards.

Our Members


We have members from all walks of life. Common to all is a passion for sailing and a willingness to share knowledge, experience, skills, and labor for the benefit of all. We are always interested in new members who share our interests and goals.

Some of the Benefits



A web-based reservation system is used to keep track of boat availability, bookings and member accounts.

To find out more about Fairwinds, how it operates, the fee structure and how to join, click on the "about us" link above.

A Massilia Video


For a taste of sailing local waters, the following is a great video courtesy of one of our members. If this doesn't play when you click on it, try "right-clicking" and then select "Open Link in New Tab" or "Open Link in New Window"

Cruising on Massilia