Vancouver Island Chapter
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: March 2017
Connie Morahan
On March 8, several Fleet members brought small useful gadgets that they’d bought at the Vancouver Boat Show for “Show & Tell”, and Dani demonstrated a Thermos brand thermal cooker. Fleet Coordinators Connie & Daragh gave a presentation on “Clearing in and out of foreign countries” based on their own offshore experiences. For “Show & […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: February 2017
Connie Morahan
The Fleet meeting on February 8 was cancelled because of snow and has been rescheduled for late March. At our meeting on February 22, Glen Wilson brought his Jordan Series Drogue for “show & tell” to demonstrate the usefulness of this item for heavy weather sailing. Campbell Thomson then gave a talk to over 30 […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: January 2017
Connie Morahan
At the first VI Fleet meeting of 2017, members heard a presentation on Weather Routing and Offshore Weather Products by Simon Walker who has been on-board navigator for several Vic-Maui races. This was followed by the weather topic of Voyage Planning in Response to Weather conditions and Wave Heights presented by Glen and Mary Wilson. […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: December 2016
Connie Morahan
On December 7, thirty Vancouver Island Fleet members attended a presentation on Offshore Sail Trim and Techniques by Connie and Daragh. The Weather Group reviewed the first of their Virtual Passages : “Tonga / Fiji to New Zealand”. Presentation topics for January 2017 will include: January 11th: Weather Routing Services and getting Forecasts at sea […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: November 2016
Connie Morahan
On November 9, Dr. Catharine Ascah provided information to Fleet members about medical topics of interest to bluewater cruisers including common ailments, medications, first aid kits, travel vaccines and travel to Mexico. The November 23 meeting highlight was a presentation on Celestial Navigation by Andrew Evans, an accomplished solo-sailor from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. […]
The Volunteer Position of the Month: VI Education Watchkeeper
Donna Sassaman, Directory Coordinator
The Vancouver Island Chapter needs a dynamic, collaborative, and educationally-minded member to coordinate educational offerings for the Greater Victoria area. Do you want to contribute the Chapter’s operations? Are you ready to join a great team: the VI Watch? Do you want to attend club nights for free?!? Other benefits include: Meeting more BCA members; […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: September & October
Connie Morahan
The first meeting of VI Fleet 2016/17 took place on September 28 at Royal Victoria Yacht Club. More than 20 people attended and introduced themselves and their cruising plans. This was followed by a couple of presentations by returning Fleet members (Glen & Mary Wilson on Moonshadow VI; Brian Short & Glenda Wray on Carpe […]
Vancouver Island Fleet: 2016/17
Connie Morahan
If you are planning to sail offshore in the next year or two on your own boat or someone else’s, consider joining the VI Fleet of 2016/17, which will have its first meeting at 1830h on Wednesday, September 28 at Royal Victoria Yacht Club. The Fleet meets every 2 weeks and has presentations or group […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: April 2016
Al Kitchen – VI Fleet Coordinator
Sailors are busy getting their vessels ready as the cruising season approaches and meetings seem to become a lower priority. So a smaller than usual V. I. Fleet group gathered at RVYC on April 6 for a presentation on first aid kits and applications by Alert First Aid’s Mike Barnes. Dr. Catherine Ascah was present […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: March 2016
Connie and Al, VI Fleet Coordinators
Attendance was good again at the March Fleet meetings. On March 9th, we had a short presentation on various marine applications for Belzona products. Following this, Fleet member Brent Alley provided an overview of checklists and procedures, mainly relating to safety, that he had pulled together from a variety of sources. We also reviewed the […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: February 2016
Al Kitchen – VI Fleet Coordinator
Spring must be in the air! The first sign is sagging attendance at Fleet meetings…well, maybe not the first sign. Too bad, as the V.I. Fleet was treated to two excellent presentations in February. On the 10th, Rudy Witt discussed Electronic Navigation options for PCs and tablets, especially Open CPN and plug-ins, so Fleet members […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: January 2016
Connie and Al, VI Fleet Coordinators
On January 13th, two representatives from Western Financial Group talked to Fleet about offshore boat insurance and travel/medical insurance. Debra Fitzsimmons provided information to members about coverage, eligibility, exclusions and costs for medical insurance. Vera Young talked about the application process and information necessary for a quote for offshore boat insurance, what is and isn’t […]
