Bluewater Cruising Association is delighted to present Nigel Calder, world renowned boat system expert, author, educator and entertaining speaker.  He will be coming to western Canada in April 2015.  His  educational tour, hosted by BCA, will include stops in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo and Calgary.  Advanced tickets for the evening talks and registration for the daytime courses are now available for purchase on the BCA website.

Lessons Learned Along the Way  –  Evening Talks

Don’t miss Nigel Calder’s highly entertaining evening educational talks as he takes a humourous look at lessons learned over four decades of cruising.  He will share stories and provide an overview of what’s involved in maintaining critical boat systems and how to cope when they fail. There will be lots of time for your questions and to meet Nigel in person.

Tickets can be purchased in advance and will also be available for cash purchase at the door.

BCA members: $20.  Non-members: $25.  To purchase tickets click here.

Nigel’s Evening Talks  –  Where and When

Vancouver            Saturday, April 11              7:30 pm               HR MacMillan Space Centre

Victoria                 Sunday, April 12                 7:00 pm              Brentwood Bay Resort

Nanaimo              Monday, April 13                7:00 pm              Beban Park Social Centre

Calgary                 Tuesday, April 14                7:30 pm              Royal Canadian Legion

Daytime Diesel Engine & Marine Electrical Seminars

BCA will also be offering Nigel Calder educational seminars in Vancouver and Victoria. The morning seminar will be on Boat  Electrical Systems.  The afternoon seminar will be on Maintenance of Marine Diesel Engines.  Complete details are on the BCA course web pages.

Nigel at work.

BCA members: $60 per seminar.  Non-members: $75 per seminar.

To register for these seminars click here.

Vancouver Daytime Seminars  –  Saturday, April 11

A.M. Seminar  –  Boat Electrical Systems  Design, Troubleshooting & New Technology

P.M. Seminar  –  Marine Diesel Engines and  Do It Yourself Maintenance

Victoria Daytime Seminars  –  Sunday, April 12

A.M. Seminar  –  Boat Electrical Systems  Design, Troubleshooting & New Technology

P.M. Seminar  –  Marine Diesel Engines and Do It Yourself Maintenance