The Official Magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association

Events and Education

Advanced Marine Radar and Navigation

Online Zoom

11 Apr 2026 to 12 Apr 2026 0900h to 1200h

Members $80 / Non-Members $100

Kevin Monahan

Inside Passage Weather Strategies

Online Zoom

28 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026 0900h to 1200h

Members $65 / Non-Members $90

Kevin Monahan

Sailboat Rigging Essentials

Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery St., Vancouver

24 Mar 2026 1900h - 2200h

Members $80 / Non-Members $130

vaneducation@bluewatercruising.org

Psychology of Voyaging

Mary Winspear Centre - Room 4, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, BC

21 Mar 2026 1300h - 1700h to 22 Mar 2026 0900h - 1300h

Members $115 / Non-Members $145

Brent Alley, vieducation@bluewatercruising.org

VI Mid-Island Club Night – Under Wide and Starry Skies

Nanaimo Yacht Club, 400 Newcastle Ave, Nanaimo

19 Mar 2026 1900h -2130h

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

Kate Swangard, Mid-Island Rep

VI South Hybrid Club Night – Under Wide and Starry Skies

Royal Victoria Yacht Club Main Lounge OR via ZOOM

17 Mar 2026 1900h - 2200h

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

Peter McMartin, VI Speaker Watchkeeper

WOW! 2026 (Women On Water)

14 Mar 2026 8:30–16:30 to 15 Mar 2026 9–12:00

Members $165 / Non-Members $210

Kate Swangard

Vancouver Hybrid Club Night – Living Islands: Coping with Climate Change and Sea Level Rise

Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver

11 Mar 2026 1900h - 2200h

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

vanspeakers@bluewatercruising.org

Calgary Hybrid Club Night – Sailing in the UK

Forest Lawn Legion, 755 - 40 St. SE Calgary

10 Mar 2026 1900h MDT (1800h PDT)

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

calvicecommodore@bluewatercruising.org

Sail Selection, Maintenance and Repair

Leitch & McBride Sailmakers Loft, #10 - 10189 McDonald Park Rd, Sidney

28 Feb 2026 0900h - 1600h

Members $65.00 / Non-Members $85.00

VI Education