The Official Magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association

Book Review: Sailing to the Heart of Japan

Mary Anne Unrau

Traversay III
Waterline 43', Cutter-rigged steel hull

Efficient Use of Digital Tools in Times of Global Connectivity

Torsten Schulz

Fortitude X
Beneteau 423 Sloop

A Few of our Favorite Places

Melanie and Morgan Finley

Swift
Moody 44

Citizen Science Adventures at Sea

Larissa Clark and Duncan Copeland

Freeranger
Beneteau 50 Celebration

Musket Cove Regatta

Melanie and Morgan Finley

Swift
Moody 44

BCA VICE 2024

Ken Russell

Noon Ocean
Noon Ocean 42 Cutter

The Well-Dressed Jerry Can

Ken Buckley

Naida
Passport 40

Finding "The Boat"

Shannon & Doran Jones

Lunetta
Nordic 40

Cruising Best Practices Checklist

Environmentally and Socially Responsible Cruising Working Group

BCA May Rendezvous - A Great Start to the Cruising Season

Dani Tate-Stratton

Luja
Hella SA 29 Lifeboat

Events & Education


Basic and Intermediate Diesel Operation and Maintenance

Burrard Civic Marina, Vancouver BC

02 Nov 2024  to 03 Nov 2024 0900h - 1600h

Members $130 / Non-Members $150

Vancouver Education

Making and Storing Power at Sea

Jericho Sailing Center (Top Floor - NW Burrard Room) 1300 Discovery St Vancouver, BC Canada

27 Oct 2024 09:00 – 12:00  

Members $45 / Non-Members $60

Bjarne Hansen

Electrical Skills for Cruisers

Jericho Sailing Center, 1300 Discovery St, Vancouver

26 Oct 2024 0900h - 1600h  

Members $85 / Non-Members $110

vaneducation@bluewatercruising.org

VI Mid-Island Club Night - Ouzo or Raki

Nanaimo Yacht Club

17 Oct 2024 1900h-2130h  

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

Mid-Island Bluewater Cruising Association

VI South Hybrid Club Night: Whales and Waterspouts - Harlequin Crosses Indonesia

Royal Victoria Yacht Club Main Lounge OR via Zoom

15 Oct 2024 1900h - 2130h  

Members $ 5 / Non-Members $10

Peter McMartin

Vancouver Hybrid Club Night - A Cape Horn Birthday

Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver

09 Oct 2024 1900h - 2130h  

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

vanspeakers@bluewatercruising.org