The Official Magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association

Events and Education

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

Sails: Inspection, Maintenance, Design and Repairs

Evolution Sails, 150 McLean Dr #200C, Vancouver

25 Feb 2026 1800h - 2100h

Members $45 / Non-Members $65

vaneducation@bluewatercruising.org

Tides and Currents

Online Zoom

21 Feb 2026 0930 to 1200 to 22 Feb 2026 0930 to 1200

Members $65.00 / Non-Members $90.00

Kevin Monahan

VI Mid Island Club Night – The Inside Passage with Salish Sea Pilot

Nanaimo Yacht Club, 400 Newcastle Ave, Nanaimo

19 Feb 2026 1900h -2130h

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

Kate Swangard, Mid-Island Rep

VI South Hybrid Club Night: Cormack on Cambria – Our Milk Run

Royal Victoria Yacht Club Main Lounge OR via ZOOM

17 Feb 2026 1900h - 2200h

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

Peter McMartin, VI Speaker Watchkeeper

Vancouver Hybrid Club Night – Sailing the North Pacific Aboard Inscrutable

Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver

11 Feb 2026 1900h - 2200h

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

vanspeakers@bluewatercruising.org

Engine Inspection & Maintenance Presentation

Spruce Harbour Marina, 1015 Ironwork Passage, Vancouver BC

08 Feb 2026 1000h-1400h

Members $75 / Non-Members $95

David West