Nanaimo Yacht Club, NE end of Townsite Rd., Nanaimo, BC
16 Mar 2017 1900h - 2200h
Members $5 / Non-Members $10
BCA members Michael and Kathy Swangard’s big dream of sailing the Mediterranean began with the wish to see the Adriatic, and ended with a love for the Turkish coast that, from a sailing perspective, surpassed everywhere else in the Med. They found European and Eastern culture galore, korfezi and gullets, carpets and apple tea, bazaars, and Greek ruins that outpace those in Greece. They learned world and religious history and experienced overwhelming friendliness from a generally well-educated coastal population. All that, and great sailing, anchoring, marinas, and marine trades.
Buying their Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393, Arctic Swan II in France gave them a wonderful head start and a number of advantages in their 5+ year journey. Two years in Turkey and 5 years in the Med – they were sad to leave. Join us on March 16 and hear their story.
Are they planning on coming to speak in Vancouver?
No, but they are doing their presentation in Victoria (RVicYC) on March 21.
I am sure that you have plenty of great stories to tell. Hope your evening goes well !
We fully understand your feelings about Turkiye, having sailed there for the past 25 years.
I reckon we will give a presentation in the winter in Vancouver.
“iyi sanz’…….good luck in Turkish as you probably know.
Ken & Lima SURGIAMO