Vancouver Chapter
Vancouver Fleet: Weather Group 2026
Marilyn Sanford
The 2026 Weather Group, a subgroup of the Vancouver Fleet, presented two sessions on Zoom in the fall, one in November covering both “Atmosphere & Global Circulation” and “Pressure, Wind, & Temperature”, and in December with “Air Masses, Fronts & Troughs” and “Clouds, Fog & Local Phenomena”. A few valuable take-aways from December’s presentations, led […]
Vancouver Fleet – November 2025
Marilyn Sanford
November was a great month for the 2026 Fleet! The final numbers on Fleet participation are excellent; there are 28 vessels signed up with a total of 38 participants. The November Fleet meeting had a communication hiccup that resulted in a false launch at 7:00pm. In hindsight, it actually worked out because the Zoom Fleet […]
Vancouver Fleet Report – October
Marilyn Sanford
The Vancouver Fleet is officially under way for another exciting season! The second hybrid meeting took place at the Scottish Cultural Centre, where 15 members attended in person and 12 joined via Zoom. This year’s fleet includes 21 vessels and 37 sailors — a great turnout! Show & Tell After welcoming guests, Education Watchkeeper Kit […]
All Fleet Chapters Welcome at Vancouver October Meeting
Marilyn Sanford
Each chapter has a Fleet group consisting of those members preparing to venture farther afield in the coming year or soon thereafter. Members may include those planning to head offshore, sail around Vancouver Island or travel up the coast, exploring and venturing into new territories. This previous article here provides more information about Fleet and […]
Vancouver Fleet Report – September
Marilyn Sanford
What a great start to the Fleet of 2026! The energy in the room was palpable, with 17 participants attending in person and another five joining via Zoom. This marked Vancouver Fleet’s first hybrid meeting—and the first in-person Fleet gathering since the shift to COVID-inspired online sessions. Being together again brought a welcome sense of […]
Vancouver Fleet 2026 – New Day, Same Time, Same Place
Marilyn Sanford
As the Bluewater Cruising Association launches its 2026 Fleets, it’s a great time to welcome both returning and new members of the Vancouver Fleet. Our mission remains as it has for decades: to build knowledge, share experiences, and foster community among sailors who plan to cruise locally and offshore. But this year, there are a […]
Anchored Memories: Stephen Carlman’s Ashes Released at Sea
Nancy Carlman
After strong contrary winds prevented the originally planned ceremony to release Stephen’s ashes at sea last August 12—Stephen Carlman’s 82nd birthday—his ashes were finally committed to the ocean on Thursday, August 21, in a voyage of remembrance and ritual. Chris Boulsbee, his wife Marilyn, and I motored Kingfisher, their Fisher 30-foot pilothouse sailboat, from Gabriola […]
Vancouver Fleet June 2025 Report: Leaver Packages and Honouring Cam
Marilyn Sanford
Every year Cameron McLean ends the Annual Vancouver Fleet with a Potluck & BBQ; pre-COVID, the BBQs were held in their home, and after COVID, at Spruce Harbour Marina in False Creek. This year was no exception. Well, almost. It was different in one way: the 2024/25 Fleet Season was Cam’s last year as ‘Captain’ […]
Vancouver Fleet Report – April 2025
Cameron McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinator
There were 14 participants at the April Vancouver Fleet meeting. Show and Tell featured a visual by Kit on the importance of checking and changing anodes in the raw water system, while Jud offered points on the usefulness of a hard dodger and the process and complications of building one. Lisa MacDonald described the PredictWind […]
Vancouver Fleet Report – March 2025
Cameron McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinator
The Vancouver Fleet group met online on March 25. The group welcomed new member Liam Quinlan and enjoyed a chat with BCA do-ers Alex Kao and Heather Batchelor aboard Inscrutable, at anchor in Hilo, Hawaii. Alex recommends the app No Foreign Land for cruisers. Members Allan Berry and Cindy Wang head to Alaska in April […]
Vancouver Fleet Report – February 2025
Cameron McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinator
The Vancouver Fleet met online on February 25 with 10 attendees. Show and Tell: Glen Wilson shared his insights on an anchor system David Farrow noted that there was a great video on anchoring. Presentation: The Fleet had a great ‘Safety at Sea’ presentation given by long-time sailor Janet McKeown MD, covering remedies and solutions […]
Vancouver Fleet Report – January 2025
Cameron McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinator
The Vancouver Fleet group met online on Tuesday, January 28. The meeting opened with the introduction of a new member, and a show and tell presentation of an ACR personal location beacon. The PLB is one safety alternative to EPIRBs. Committee reports included the Program Committee announcing a medical safety at sea presentation in February […]
