Peterson Cup Cruising Rally 2024

Mark your summer with the Peterson Cup Cruising Rally!

Time to cast off the bowlines and sign up for the annual Peterson Cup Cruising Rally (PCCR) which takes place this summer from Saturday, July 27 to Thursday, August 1.

All BCA members are invited to this unique and fun sailing event in memory of Past Commodore, Lex Peterson, whose legacy is “do it and get out there, BCA sailors, while you still can!”  For those who are unsure what this annual cruising rally is all about, here it is:

• First and foremost, a cruising rally for those who are looking for some great local sailing and fun this summer; daily routes are chosen based on the weather and people’s preferences.
• Voyage-friendly for anyone of any gender; sailors, single-handers, female skippers, power boaters, and everyone in-between, be they old, young, with or without kids, Dreamers, Doers and Doners!
• All about fostering seamanship and friendship for people with an active interest in “inshore” cruising
• A reflection of BCA’s values: Community, Sharing, Adventure, Inspiration, Caring.

This year’s theme has been inspired a recent trip to Fiji, where Ken and a BCA teammate sailed aboard Music, another BCA boat, for a few weeks:  live your life now, contribute and help where you can, and avoid consuming resources.

Where and When

Once again, the waters, islands, nooks and crannies of the Salish Sea will be the backdrop (playground) for this year’s rally.

Ken Christie (Blue Rose) is co-coordinating the Peterson Cup fleet again this year. The fleet will gather as per tradition in Mark Bay, off Protection Island, Nanaimo, on Saturday, July 27.  The Dinghy Dock Pub on Protection Island will be the first official meeting place, at 1600h, and the Fleet will then set sail on Sunday morning.

The rally officially ends on Thursday, August 1 – just in time for everyone to head to Port Browning on Friday for the start of the annual BC Day weekend rendezvous on August 2.  The coveted Peterson Cup will be awarded to the rally winner at the Rendezvous.

How to Register

Please confirm your intent to participate by registering in advance of the rally. If you have any questions please contact Ken.

Make it a Double Header!

Double your summer sailing fun by joining in on the BCA August Rendezvous after the Rally: August 2 – August 5, which starts where the PCCR ends.  Click here for details.