The Official Magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association

Vancouver Chapter

Vancouver Fleet Report – February 2023

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The February meeting of the Fleet of 2023 was a Zoom meeting at 1930h on Tuesday, February 28. Bjarne Hansen put forward a fantastic presentation on Lithium Batteries: Pros and Cons and Troubleshooting. Some of the topics covered included safety and how to avoid electrocutions and fire, the importance of making an energy budget and […]

Vancouver Fleet Report – January 2023

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The January meeting of the Fleet of 2023 was a Zoom meeting at 1930h on Tuesday, January 24. In attendance were 17 fleet members and two guests. Denis Heinrichs and Rosario Passos shared their experiences about crewing from La Paz, Mexico to Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, aboard Sea Rover II, a 1982 Oyster 435 Cutter […]

Vancouver Fleet Report – November and December 2022

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The November meeting of the Fleet of 2023 was a Zoom meeting at 1930 hours on Tuesday, November 29. The topic was a panel discussion on shipyard work at home and offshore. Local:  Marilyn Sanford, Rhonda Schuller and Barb Angel provided detailed checklists for local shipyard boat preparation work from the owner’s perspective. Skookum Yacht […]

Vancouver Fleet Report – September and October 2022

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The first meeting of the Vancouver Fleet was a Zoom meeting on September 27. The crew of Naida, Anne Trudel and Ken Buckley, described their coast hopping trip to Mexico last summer. There were 13 boats in attendance, representing 20 people. The October meeting of the Fleet featured Heavy Weather Sailing presented by Ken Gillstrom. […]

Vancouver Fleet Report – April 2022

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The April 26 meeting of the Vancouver Fleet of 2022 focused on Sail Maintenance and Repair.  It featured a panel discussion with Nicole Foster from Vancouver’s Evolution Sails and Allison from Hasse & Company Port Townsend Sails. The upcoming May 31 Fleet meeting will be ‘townhall’ style, with a sharing of information and discussion on […]

Vancouver Fleet Report – March 2022

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The March  meeting of the Vancouver Fleet of 2022 was held by Zoom on the March  29. Show and Tell featured the following: a USB-like FOB device to download OpenCPN charts onto. a glow powder that can be added to polyurethane to create a strip on companionway stairs to provide a visible glow, available on […]

Vancouver Fleet Report – October 2021

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The second meeting of the Vancouver Fleet of 2022 was held via Zoom at 1900 hours on October 26, 2021. Show and Tell covered bug prevention techniques, solar panel fusing and the use of carbon foam batteries. The program for the evening was a panel discussion that included four ‘Doners’: Full & By:  Anne Woodson, […]

Vancouver Fleet Report – May 2021

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The last meeting of the Vancouver Fleet of 2021 was held via Zoom on May 25. At this stage there appear to be three or four boats thinking about a VICE session for this year. Their plans are to meet in Ucluelet on August 11. Further information and a chance to join them should be […]

Vancouver Fleet Report – April 2021

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The Vancouver Fleet of 2021 held the fourth meeting of the year via Zoom on April 27. At this stage, it appears that three boats are planning a VICE session for this year. Because of last minute presenter cancellations the program was changed to an enhanced Show and Tell where all Fleet members were invited […]

Vancouver Fleet Report – March 2021

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The Vancouver Fleet of 2021 held the third meeting of the year via Zoom on March 30. The usual Show and Tell session featured a few items: Hypervent Shark drogue Coligo line terminators Ocean Signal MOB – AIS beacons The Board of Directors has approved the distribution of leaver packages, therefore, the Leavers’ Package Fleet […]

Vancouver Fleet Report – February 2021

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The Vancouver Fleet of 2021 held its second meeting of the year via Zoom on February 26. The usual Show and Tell session featured a Kong Tango carabiner which can safely be managed with one hand, a Jordan series drogue, and a small and efficient fuel transfer pump. The topic of insurance was covered by […]

Vancouver Fleet Report – January 2021

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The Fleet of 2021 held its first meeting of the new year via Zoom on January 26. The usual Show and Tell session featured a home-built barometer, waterproof USB stick containers, Omega sewing machine clutch grip, warnings regarding cheap multimeters and fishing equipment. The program topic was Navigating Atolls and Coral Reefs presented by long […]