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Going Offshore? Join Your BCA Chapter’s Fleet Group!
Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators
In September each year a number of Bluewater Cruising Association members get together to form the Fleets – one on Vancouver Island, one in Calgary and one on the Lower Mainland. The Fleets are for people who are planning to leave for offshore in the following year or soon thereafter. They meet monthly or more […]
Call for Nominations for BCA Cruising, Perpetual and Service Awards (2023)
Jennifer Handley
Since 1978, the Bluewater Cruising Association has recognized its members’ achievements at annual awards ceremonies that take place in December in each Chapter. These celebratory occasions inspire the “dreamers” among us, encourage the “do-ers”, and remind the “doners” of their own bluewater experiences. Detailed information about BCA’s many cruising and perpetual awards, application criteria, and […]
Currents Editor Sets Sail
Barb Peck
At BCA, one of our goals is to encourage members to head off-shore. With that in mind, I say bravo to Rosario Passos, as she prepares to set sail aboard Counting Stars with her partner Denis Heinrichs. At BCA we also want to continue publishing a high quality magazine for our members to enjoy, so […]
Showcasing BCA Member Blogs
Jennifer Handley
BCA has just launched a new initiative on the association website that highlights members’ blogs, YouTube channels, Instagram and other social media sites. While there is a list of member blogs in the BCA Member Directory, they arguably have a fairly low profile and some members may not even know the list is readily available […]
Vancouver Fleet Report – May 2023
Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators
The May meeting of the Vancouver Fleet took place on May 30. Zoom opened early at 1900h to provide an opportunity for informal chat among members. This was an occasion for Fleet members to catch up on how others were dealing with the last minute stages of getting boats ready for offshore and exchanging news […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Rendezvous Report
Al Kitchen – VI Fleet Coordinator
The 2023 V.I. Fleet Rendezvous was a huge success and it all started on Friday, April 21 with the seven vessels able to attend heading for Port Browning on Pender Island. All were given explicit instructions that they were to heave-to en-route. Ever tried herding cats? Not all had the opportunity; Daragh and I did […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report – April 2023
Al Kitchen – VI Fleet Coordinator
The last VI Fleet meeting this year involved some mystery and subterfuge and was well appreciated by the 12 in-person and the 14 Zoom sailors in attendance. High on the list of announcements was the upcoming V.I.C.E. event and the VI Fleet Rendezvous on April 21-23. This included the announcement of a mystery prize to […]
Vancouver Fleet Report – April 2023
Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators
The April meeting of the Vancouver Fleet at 1930h on April 25 was held in Zoom and covered the topic: Anchoring and Communication – A Discussion with Dick Townsend, Ken Robertson and Cameron McLean. Show and Tell Denis Heinrichs found a Starlink antenna mount for $85. Janet McKeown bought a micro thermal printer – Peripage […]
BCA 2023 Member Directory
Jennifer Handley
The 2023 edition of the Bluewater Cruising Association (BCA) Member Directory has arrived in mailboxes from Vancouver Island to Calgary to Ontario and beyond – have you received your copy? If not, you might want to contact BCA’s Administrator, Amanda Lance, to ensure your membership and mailing address are up-to-date. The Directory is a great […]
BCA Issues RFP for BCA Burgee Supplier
Jennifer Handley
The Bluewater Cruising Association is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced suppliers to respond to our Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Supply and Delivery of BCA burgees to the Association. To obtain a copy of the Request for Proposal, contact BCAAdmin2. Deadline for submission of a sample of your workmanship and written proposal is […]
