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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 Island Fleet Report – December 2022
Al Kitchen – VI Fleet Coordinator
On the evening of December 21st, in spite of Christmas preparations, pub meal delays, and road conditions we had 11 people join us in person and the gang of 11 on Zoom to hear Tony Gooch present his thoughts on preparations for Heavy Weather Sailing. Tony has been a perennial pillar of the Vancouver Island […]
In Memory of Lana Wong
Don Hutchison
After a courageous second battle with breast cancer, Lana succumbed to her illness on November 23, 2022. Lana is survived by her four children, Shannon, Tara, Richard, Alex, and her granddaughter Margo. Lana was an active lady. Though a single mom with four children she found the time to volunteer with her children’s schools, soccer, […]
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 Island Fleet Report – November 2022
Al Kitchen – VI Fleet Coordinator
The Vancouver Island Fleet meeting on November 16 was reasonably attended with 15 folks at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and 11 computers on the Zoom platform. Dr. Catherine Ascah followed our usual announcements, education news and Show and Tell from Brent Alley. Brent’s gems included a trusty handheld wind speed indicator and some great […]
Notice of BCA Annual General Meeting and Awards Recognition (December 8, 2022)
Jennifer Handley
Notice is hereby given to all BCA members: Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022 Time: Meeting will open at 19:00 PST (20:00 MST); AGM to commence at 19:30 PST (20:30 MST) Place: Virtual meeting via Zoom (details to follow) Attendance: Please register in advance if you plan to attend […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Reports – September and October 2022
Al Kitchen – VI Fleet Coordinator
On September 21, 15 sailors from 8 boats met at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club with 9 sailors from 6 boats via Zoom for the first session of the 2022-23 BCA VI Fleet. Fleet coordinators Daragh Nagle and Al Kitchen and weather facilitator Max Shaw introduced themselves to the group, described the typical operating process […]
2022 BCA Strategic Plan: Opportunity for Member Input
Leslie Hansen
Are you a BCA member? Are you interested in BCA’s future? If so, please read on! In November 2022, a group of BCA directors and watchkeepers will come together to look at what the coming years may bring and to update BCA’s Strategic Plan. In preparation for this planning exercise, we are looking for feedback […]
Last Call for BCA Cruising, Perpetual and Service Awards Nominations (2022)
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 sailing and perpetual awards, application criteria, and […]
BCA Hiring a Part-Time Administrator
Jennifer Handley
Looking for an interesting and rewarding part-time paid position? BCA is looking for an Administrator to assist with managing membership queries and business matters. If you are a quick learner who can keep things organized and you like to help people solve problems, this may be for you. This position is primarily a remote work […]
