Announcements

Jennifer Handley

Not only are Vancouver Fleet members busy preparing themselves and their boats for offshore, but a small committee within that group is researching, sourcing and assembling “leaver” packages for BCA members who plan to cast off their lines in 2024.  This package is a farewell presentation from BCA given to all members in good standing […]

Scott Crawshaw

It has been a great season so far, with in-person attendance at Club Nights in the mid-thirties and online attendance at around fifteen computers and other devices. The end of 2023 included a pot-luck dinner at the Nanaimo Yacht Club for the Mid-Island group, and a casual appies social and awards night at RVYC. The […]

Barb Peck

Did you submit an article within the last couple of months but haven’t heard back from us? The Problem Recently, we had a few glitches with the online form that authors use to send articles to Currents.  These problems occurred when the uploaded photos were too large. To make matters worse, if a submission does […]

Ralph Lapp

Notice is hereby given to all BCA members: Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Time: Meeting opens at 19:00 PST/ 20:00 MST.  AGM to begin at 19:30 PST/ 20:30 MST Location: Virtual Meeting via Zoom (details to follow when you register) Registration: Please register in advance if you plan to attend the AGM. Agenda: The business […]

Jackie Hildering

Help whale and boater safety – and maybe win a big prize! The Marine Education Research Society (MERS) is conducting a online survey for those who boat in British Columbia, be it with motor, sail, or paddle. The insights you provide via the survey will help the future of education about boater safety and marine […]

Donna Sassaman

William Joseph (Bill) Sassaman December 24, 1942 – October 1, 2023 Bill was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, the first of four children. His parents, Carl and Marguerite Sassaman, were both teachers with wanderlust, and they moved the family to different parts of the US just about every year. By the time he graduated from high […]

At the Vancouver Island Club night we had the opportunity to learn about BC Marine Trails (BCMT). We’ve asked the presenter, Karina Younk to write an article for us so that other BCA members can learn about this non-profit organization that is working to help secure long term public access to the BC Coast. As […]

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

In September each year a number of Bluewater Cruising Association members get together to form the Fleets – one on Vancouver Island, one in Calgary and one on the Lower Mainland. The Fleets are for people who are planning to leave for offshore in the following year or soon thereafter. They meet monthly or more […]

Jennifer Handley

Since 1978, the Bluewater Cruising Association has recognized its members’ achievements at annual awards ceremonies that take place in December in each Chapter.  These celebratory occasions inspire the “dreamers” among us, encourage the “do-ers”, and remind the “doners” of their own bluewater experiences. Detailed information about BCA’s many cruising and perpetual awards, application criteria, and […]

Barb Peck

At BCA, one of our goals is to encourage members to head off-shore. With that in mind, I say bravo to Rosario Passos, as she prepares to set sail aboard Counting Stars with her partner Denis Heinrichs. At BCA we also want to continue publishing a high quality magazine for our members to enjoy, so […]

Jennifer Handley

BCA has just launched a new initiative on the association website that highlights members’ blogs, YouTube channels, Instagram and other social media sites.  While there is a list of member blogs in the BCA Member Directory, they arguably have a fairly low profile and some members may not even know the list is readily available […]

Jennifer Handley

The 2023 edition of the Bluewater Cruising Association (BCA) Member Directory has arrived in mailboxes from Vancouver Island to Calgary to Ontario and beyond – have you received your copy?  If not, you might want to contact BCA’s Administrator, Amanda Lance, to ensure your membership and mailing address are up-to-date. The Directory is a great […]