The Official Magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association

Events and 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

2025 AGM and Awards

Online Zoom

04 Dec 2025 7pm PST

Members $0 / Non-Members N/A

David Mitchell, Past Commodore

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

VI South Hybrid Club Night – Lifeboat Living: A BC Ferries Lifeboat Conversion

Royal Victoria Yacht Club Maine Lounge or virtually via Zoom

25 Nov 2025 1900h - 2130h

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

Peter McMartin

VI Mid Island Club Night – Living on a Lifeboat: A BC Ferries Lifeboat Conversion

Nanaimo Yacht Club, 400 Newcastle Ave, Nanaimo

20 Nov 2025 1900h - 2130h

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

Kate Swangard, Mid-Island Rep

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

Vancouver Hybrid Club Night – A Shakedown Cruise to Alaska and Haida Gwaii

Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver

12 Nov 2025 1900h - 2200h

Members $5 / Non-Members $10

vanspeakers@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

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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