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Rhonda Schuller

To all members of BCA! You are invited to join the Vancouver Fleet of 2027, which runs from September 2026 through June 2027. Depending on interest, we may host hybrid meetings, with both Zoom and in-person available at each session. Meetings will be on the last Wednesday of every month, except for December. The first […]

Campbell Good, VI Fleet Coordinator

We are happy to announce that the first meeting of the VI Fleet of 2026/27 is Saturday October 3.  Fleet membership is very beneficial if you are planning to go offshore in the next couple of years or if you are curious about how you might take that big step.  The earlier you get started […]

Marilyn Sanford

This year’s final Fleet gathering was a wonderful event. It reminded me of the parties Cam held in his home, where people updated, shared their adventure stories, as well as their knowledge and excitement for the challenges both met and ahead. Barb Angel brought some flags and a super vinyl map of the world that […]

Environmentally and Socially Responsible Cruising Working Group

Recently we’ve had several people ask where the Environmentally and Socially Responsible Cruising resources are posted. Great tools and information are available any time. Go to the BCA website and click on Responsible Cruising in the left rail. You will find an overview of the group’s work, a link to responsible cruising best practices, and a […]

Marilyn Sanford

May 27 marked the final regular Fleet meeting of the season, with seven members joining via Zoom and twelve attending in person. “Show and Tell” featured a range finder, a handy anchoring tool used by Dugg and Kristen to measure the distance between their vessel and neighbouring boats, helping them assess swing room while at […]

The Royal Victoria Yacht Club and Fisheries and Oceans Canada are presenting a free event as part of Ocean Week: “Thinking Outside the ‘Box’ – Impacts of Container Ships”. Speakers 1900-1930h: Dr. Hauke Blanken – “Marine Debris and its Origins: A Look at the Impacts of Lost Shipping Containers” 1930-2000h: Dr. Cathryn Murray – “Looking […]

Kathryn Swangard

Feedback from participants at the 2026 WOW! (Women on Water) gathering made one thing clear: the event was an overwhelming success—and many felt it was even better than last year. Check out this inspiring article, describing one participant’s reflections about her experience at the event. In response to the enthusiastic reviews, plans are already underway […]

On April 29, the Fleet hosted a live presentation with Rick Ellis. A scientist with a Master’s degree in Ecology, Rick has done an exceptional job of combining his passion for sailing with his deep scientific knowledge. Thoughtful and detail-oriented by nature, he designed the presentation to help sailors better understand the many changes we […]

Environmentally and Socially Responsible Cruising Working Group

Since the Environmentally and Socially Responsible Cruising (ESRC) Progress Report 2025 was published in Currents last December, the ESRC working group has continued to develop and share practical tools and resources. These have appeared in Currents and on the BCA website under the Responsible Cruising tab. The following highlights reflect some of that work over […]

Jacquie Kidd

Christopher (Chris) Michael Stask, passed suddenly on February 3, 2026. Chris and I (partner and Admiral Jacquie Kidd) became members of the Bluewater Cruising Association (BCA) in 1991. Over all these years Chris was actively involved in the club, and filled many roles. While with the Vancouver Chapter, he held the Watchkeeper roles of Port […]