Announcements

Jennifer Handley

Notice is hereby given to all BCA members: Annual General Meeting, Special Resolution to Amend BCA Bylaws, and Election of Directors Date:  Wednesday, December 9, 2020 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 […]

Dani Tate-Stratton

We hope all BCA members have had a fabulous summer staying safe and healthy close to home (or wherever they may be aboard their boats), and perhaps getting out for a few short cruises as well! While the weather is still wonderful, it’s time to admit that fall is coming, and with it another season […]

Jennifer Handley

This week the 2020 edition of the Bluewater Cruising Association (BCA) Member Directory has been arriving in the mailboxes of members in good standing from Vancouver Island to Calgary to Ontario and beyond – have you received yours?  If not, please email BCA’s Administrator, Vimmy Dhillon, to ensure your membership is up-to-date. The Directory is […]

In support of our government’s solid tactics in combating the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and in consultation with the Board of Directors, which includes all Chapter Vice Commodores, I have directed that Bluewater Cruising Association will cancel all face-to-face activities. This includes Club Nights, Education, Fleet, Watchkeeper’s meetings, and Rendezvous. As it stands, these […]

Rosario Passos

Join Pacific Yachting Systems at Women’s Day at the 2020 Vancouver Boat Show! Pacific Yachting Systems is once again presenting Women’s Day at the Vancouver International Boat Show. This is a conference designed specifically for women who boat (or want to!) and organized by a group of women volunteers who feel passionate about building community. […]

Jennifer Handley

As announced in November, Bluewater Cruising Association’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 1930h on Wednesday, December 11 2019 at the Scottish Cultural Centre (8886 Hudson St, Vancouver BC). In preparation for the AGM, the following documents are available for BCA members in good standing to review at their leisure: DRAFT 2018 AGM Minutes […]

Jennifer Handley

Notice is hereby given to all BCA members: Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Time: 1930h (doors open at 1900h) Location:  Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver BC The business of the AGM will include a review of 2019 YE Financial Statements (BCA’s fiscal year ends on June 30), approval […]

Jennifer Handley

BCA congratulates Jordan and Judy Mills, Sea Turtle IV, and crew member, Chanty, on successfully crossing their outbound tracks in late April, thus becoming BCA’s newest circumnavigators. Nearly 10 years and 50,000nm after their departure from BC in Sept 2009, they deserve our congratulations! Watch for details re their arrival in Victoria (est. June/July); a […]

During the past few weeks, the 2019 edition of the Bluewater Cruising Association (BCA) Member Directory arrived in the mailboxes of members in good standing from Vancouver Island to Calgary and beyond – have you received yours?  If not, please email BCA’s Administrator, Vimmy Dhillon, to ensure your membership is up-to-date. The Member Directory is […]

Jennifer Handley

The BCA Japan Rendezvous (May 10 – 24, 2020), coordinated and hosted Kirk Patterson, gives participants an opportunity to spend 15 days sampling the wonders of Japan, on sea and on land.  Eleven of those days will be spent exploring the Seto Inland Sea aboard a chartered yacht. Kirk is well-known to many BCA members […]

Dani Tate-Stratton

Do you have whosits, whatsits, and “things that might be helpful later” taking over your boat? Does your basement look a bit too much like a chandlery? The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is hosting the 16th annual Massive Marine Garage Sale on Saturday, April 13, and it’s the perfect place to find new homes […]

Jennifer Handley

Congratulations to BCA’s Board of Directors who were elected at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2018! Responsible for “steering the BCA ship” in 2019 are: Commodore – Leslie Hansen Vice Commodore – Vacant Treasurer – Don Brown Secretary – Astrid Weiss Calgary Chapter Vice Commodore – Cathy Norrie Vancouver Chapter Vice Commodore […]