Announcements
Diesel Engine Course @BCIT
Ian Cameron
The Vancouver Rowing Club’s (VRC) Yachting section is offering an intensive one day course on Marine Diesel & Outboard Maintenance on Sunday, April 10 at BCIT’s Annacis Island Campus in Delta, starting at 0930h. The workshop, taught by BCIT instructor Steve Jubb, will cover Diesel engine fundamentals, engine support systems, coolant, lubrication, fuel systems, charging […]
In Memory of Lynn Greentree (s/v Dolphin Tales)
Debbie Greentree
After a courageous journey of riding and racing on the waves of life, from the highest peaks to the flattest and most calm waters, Lynn’s journey finally came to an end. Lynn rejoins his parents and his three brothers. Lynn leaves behind his wife and best friend Debbie, children Christa (& Scott), Dean (& Robyn); […]
Expired Flares Disposal Opportunities
Rosario Passos
What can you do with your expired flares? Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, in cooperation with Transport Canada and CIL Dealers, are providing some opportunities for boaters to drop off their expired flares at no charge. March 26, 2022 – Vancouver Island (Victoria) Flares can be dropped off at Trotac Marine: 370 Gorge Rd E, […]
Vancouver Fleet Report – February 2022
Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators
The February meeting of the Vancouver Fleet was held by Zoom on February 22. The program was Rigging presented by Ian Weedman who operates the iconic Brion Toss Yacht Rigging shop in Point Hudson Harbor, Port Townsend, Washington. Ian has been rigging classic and contemporary sailboats for over 20 years. Plans for VICE 2022 […]
Introducing BCA’s 2022 Board of Directors
Jennifer Handley
BCA’s Board of the Directors and Their Responsibilities BCA’s Board of Directors (BOD) consists of the Commodore, Past Commodore, Vice Commodore, Secretary, Treasurer and three Chapter Vice Commodores: The Commodore, Vice Commodore, Secretary, and Treasurer are elected by the membership for a one year term at the Annual General Meeting which is traditionally held in […]
Vancouver Fleet Report – January 2022
Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators
The December meeting of the Vancouver Fleet, attended by ten people, was held over dinner at a restaurant in Stamps Landing . It was in the spirit of the Christmas Potluck suppers we used to have at the McLeans’ house. New members Mary and Dave Kruger, Synchronicity, were welcomed to the Fleet. The January meeting […]
Updating Your Personal Profile – A New Video Tutorial for BCA Members
Jennifer Handley
The Board of Directors and the BCA Directory coordination team are pleased to introduce the second in a series of succinct video tutorials designed to assist BCA members navigate the BCA website in order to keep their membership information accurate and up-to-date. Check out this brief video which shows how BCA members (both primary and […]
Notice of BCA Annual General Meeting and Awards Gala (December 8, 2021)
Jennifer Handley
Notice is hereby given to all BCA members: Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Time: Meeting will open at 19:00 PST, 20:00 MST / AGM to commence at 19:30 PST, 20:30 MST Place: Virtual meeting via Zoom (details to follow) The business of the AGM will include a review […]
Updating Your Boat Profile – A New Video Tutorial for BCA Members
Jennifer Handley
The Board of Directors and the BCA Directory coordination team is pleased to introduce the first of a series of brief video tutorials designed to assist BCA members navigate the BCA website in order to keep their membership information accurate and up-to-date. Check out this 6-minute video which shows how BCA primary members can easily […]
BCA Member Directory Survey: An Opportunity to Have Your Say
Donna Sassaman
Heads up, BCA members! Coming to your inbox within the next couple of days will be a short survey about the 2021 BCA Member Directory. The Board of Directors wants to know how you use the Directory, what you find most valuable, what you find least valuable and what’s missing. The survey consists of approximately […]
BCA 2021 Member Directory
Jennifer Handley
The 2021 edition of the Bluewater Cruising Association (BCA) Member Directory is arriving 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, Vimmy Dhillon, to ensure your membership and mailing address are up-to-date. The Directory is a great […]
Time to Update your Membership Profile(s) for the 2021 BCA Member Directory
Jennifer Handley
Need something to distract you from Covid-19 updates and the realization that most of us aren’t going anywhere anytime soon? This project won’t take a lot of your time, but will make the work done by the coordinators of the 2021 BCA Member Directory much, much easier. We need all members to review and update […]
