The Official Magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association

Events and Education

VI Mid Island BURP on Saysutshun/Newcastle Island

Picnic Site on Saysutshun/Newcastle Island

12 Sep 2026 1200h - 1900h

Members Free / Non-Members Free

Kate Swangard, Mid-Island Rep

Peterson Cup Cruising Rally

Salish Sea (starting in Mark Bay, Nanaimo)

08 Aug 2026 to 14 Aug 2026

Members $10 / boat

Ken Christie

Vancouver Island Cruising Experience (VICE) 2026

Port Alberni Yacht Club (Meeting Place)

22 Jul 2026

Members Free / Non-Members N/A

Tanya and Ed, VICE Coordinators

Sextant Theory and Practice

Location: Lower Lounge, CFB Esquimalt Wardroom, 1586 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria

13 Jun 2026 0900 - 1430

Members $75.00 / Non-Members $95.00

VI Education

Vancouver Potluck Social: Food, Friends and… Fire Suppression!

Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver

10 Jun 2026 1900h - 2200h

Members Free

vanspeakers@bluewatercruising.org

VI Chapter Summer Cruising BBQ

CFB, Esquimalt

09 Jun 2026 1800h - 2150h

Members $25 / Non-Members $60

James Graham

Sextant Theory & Practice (Vancouver)

Hollyburn Sailing Club

30 May 2026 0900 - 1430

Members $100 / Non-Members $120

Scott Crawshaw

VI South Hybrid Club Night: Cruising as the Planet Heats Up – Preparing in Uncertain Times

Royal Victoria Yacht Club Main Lounge OR via ZOOM

19 May 2026 1900h - 2200h

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

Peter McMartin, VI Speaker Watchkeeper

May Rendezvous: Telegraph Harbour Marina, Thetis Island

Telegraph Harbour Marina, 48° 58.927' N 123° 40.260' W

16 May 2026 to 18 May 2026

Members $25

Barrie and Sandra Letts

Vancouver In-Person Club Night: Cruising as the Planet Heats Up

Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver

13 May 2026 1900h - 2200h

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

vanspeakers@bluewatercruising.org