The Official Magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association

Education

Rigging Inspection and Maintenance

Canoe Cove Boat Yard, meet at the Atco trailer towards the back of the parking lot.

06 Dec 2025 1000h - 1500h

Members $40 / Non-Members $60

Brent Alley, vieducation@bluewatercruising.org

Diesel Engine Maintenance & Servicing

Shoal Centre, Beacon Community Services, 10030 Resthaven Dr., Sidney, BC; and Gartside Marine Workshop at 2202 Harbor Road, Sidney, BC

29 Nov 2025 0900h - 1600h to 30 Nov 2025 0900h - 1600h

Members $185 / Non-Members $240

Brent Alley, vieducation@bluewatercruising.org

Close Quarters Boat Handling

Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club, 1949 Marina Way North Saanich, BC

16 Nov 2025 1000h - 1200h

Members $25 / Non-Members N/A

Brent Alley, vieducation@bluewatercruising.org

Advanced Diesel (Practical Class #2)

A private garage

09 Nov 2025 1000h - 1600h

Members $145 / Non-Members $175

Vancouver Education

Advanced Diesel (Practical Class #1)

A private garage

08 Nov 2025 1000h - 1600h

Members $145 / Non-Members $175

Vancouver Education

Energy, Power, and CO2 in a Cruising Lifestyle (two-part online workshop)

Online through ZOOM

06 Nov 2025 1900h - 2100h

Members $20 / Non-Members N/A

Brent Alley, vieducation@bluewatercruising.org

Making and Storing Power at Sea

Ward Room - CFB Esquimalt, 1586 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC

02 Nov 2025 09:00h – 12:00h

Members $45 / Non-Members $65

Brent Alley, vieducation@bluewatercruising.org

Electrical Skills for Cruisers

Esquimalt Recreation Centre: Ward Room - CFB Esquimalt 1586 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC

01 Nov 2025 0900h - 1600h

Members $95 / Non-Members $125

vieducation@bluewatercrusing.org

Basic and Intermediate Diesel Operation and Maintenance

Burrard Civic Marina, Vancouver BC

01 Nov 2025 0900h - 1600h to 02 Nov 2025 0900h - 1600h

Members $150 / Non-Members $160

Vancouver Education

Making and Storing Power at Sea

Burrard Civc Marina, 1655 Whyte Ave., Vancouver

26 Oct 2025 09:00 – 12:00

Members $45 / Non-Members $60

Bjarne Hansen

About

Since the Association’s formation in 1978, the Bluewater Cruising Association (BCA) has supported offshore mariners and aspiring cruisers. BCA now numbers over 700 members from all over the world.

BCA is a vibrant and active organization, holding monthly club meetings in Vancouver, Calgary, Nanaimo and Victoria. Club nights feature presentations by speakers who have cruised or are currently cruising offshore. These presentations give members the opportunity to gain valuable tips on cruising offshore, share information and opinions and keep their cruising dreams alive.

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