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Vancouver Island Fleet Report – April 2022
Al Kitchen – VI Fleet Coordinator
The BCA Vancouver Island Fleet wrapped up the year with a presentation on Weather Routing using Open CPN. The VI Fleet Coordinators cooperated on this project with an introduction to Open CPN and how it compares and complement other navigation options by Daragh Nagle followed by a look at Weather Routing offshore using the plugins […]
Applications for BCA Offshore Packages Due
Jennifer Handley
Not only are members of the Vancouver Fleet busy preparing themselves and their boats for offshore, but a small committee within that group is researching, sourcing and assembling “leaver” packages for BCA members who plan to cast off their lines in 2022. This package is a farewell presentation from BCA given to all members in […]
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 […]
Diesel Engine Course @BCIT
Ian Cameron
The Vancouver Rowing Club’s (VRC) Yachting section is offering an intensive one day course on Marine Diesel & Outboard Maintenance on Sunday, April 10 at BCIT’s Annacis Island Campus in Delta, starting at 0930h. The workshop, taught by BCIT instructor Steve Jubb, will cover Diesel engine fundamentals, engine support systems, coolant, lubrication, fuel systems, charging […]
In Memory of Lynn Greentree (s/v Dolphin Tales)
Debbie Greentree
After a courageous journey of riding and racing on the waves of life, from the highest peaks to the flattest and most calm waters, Lynn’s journey finally came to an end. Lynn rejoins his parents and his three brothers. Lynn leaves behind his wife and best friend Debbie, children Christa (& Scott), Dean (& Robyn); […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report – March 2022
Al Kitchen – VI Fleet Coordinator
The V.I. Fleet welcomed another new member on Wednesday March 9 as Carl Homer was able to join our group virtually from Mid-Island. The introductory announcements covered Leaver’s packages, the BCA Fleet Map, the V.I. Fleet rendezvous, Vancouver Island Cruising Experience (VICE): the Vancouver Island circumnavigation shake-down cruise, and upcoming Education opportunities. Mike and Shirley […]
Expired Flares Disposal Opportunities
Rosario Passos
What can you do with your expired flares? Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, in cooperation with Transport Canada and CIL Dealers, are providing some opportunities for boaters to drop off their expired flares at no charge. March 26, 2022 – Vancouver Island (Victoria) Flares can be dropped off at Trotac Marine: 370 Gorge Rd E, […]
Vancouver Fleet Report – February 2022
Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators
The February meeting of the Vancouver Fleet was held by Zoom on February 22. The program was Rigging presented by Ian Weedman who operates the iconic Brion Toss Yacht Rigging shop in Point Hudson Harbor, Port Townsend, Washington. Ian has been rigging classic and contemporary sailboats for over 20 years. Plans for VICE 2022 […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report – February 2022
Al Kitchen – VI Fleet Coordinator
The VI Fleet is lucky to continue to welcome new members as the season progresses and we did so on February 9 when Siggi and Johanne Kemmler joined us for a look at safety gear and sail repair and maintenance. But not until we had volunteers for March (the Hiscocks) and April (Marina Steele & […]
Introducing BCA’s 2022 Board of Directors
Jennifer Handley
BCA’s Board of the Directors and Their Responsibilities BCA’s Board of Directors (BOD) consists of the Commodore, Past Commodore, Vice Commodore, Secretary, Treasurer and three Chapter Vice Commodores: The Commodore, Vice Commodore, Secretary, and Treasurer are elected by the membership for a one year term at the Annual General Meeting which is traditionally held in […]
