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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. […]

Rosario Passos

The third meeting of the Vancouver Fleet of 2017 was at 1900 hours at the Scottish Cultural Centre on November 22. As part of our Show and Tell, Darren Bos from Leeway showed a reel of flat webbing to be used as a shore line.  He made it himself and will provide Fleet with a […]

Donna Sassaman, Directory Coordinator

This month, BCA highlights two dynamic opportunities for members with the right skills, experience, and interest! If one of these positions has your name written all over it, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator. Vice Commodore for Vancouver Island – Victoria Purpose of the position To ensure the smooth functioning of Chapter club nights, Watch meetings, and […]

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; […]

Jennifer Handley

Notice is hereby given to all BCA members: Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors Date:  Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Time:  1930h Place:  Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver BC The business of the AGM will include a review of year-end 2015 Financial Statements and operations reports, as well as interim Financial Reports for […]

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 […]

Christine McGregor

The Calgary chapter Fleet kicked things off for the 2016/2017 season with the first meeting held on October 17.   With many returning members, it was a great opportunity to reconnect with friends and catch up on all of our sailing adventures over the summer.   We were also pleased to welcome back Cathy and Bill Norrie, […]

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

The second meeting of the Fleet of 2017 was at 1900 hours at the Scottish Cultural Centre on October 25. Our speakers were Fleet member Alex Brydon on vessel registration and Steve White on rigging with an emphasis on preparation for offshore. As part of our show and tell Malcolm Wilkinson informed us of two […]

Donna Sassaman, Directory Coordinator

As you are aware, BCA is a volunteer organization that prepares its members to go cruising. The scope of BCA’s activities and programs requires many dedicated volunteers for Board positions, Watch positions, and special events. Every year, some of our volunteers resign their positions in preparation for departure. This is a good thing because offshore […]

The first meeting of the Vancouver Fleet of 2017 was held on September 27 at the Scottish Cultural Centre. Members of the new Fleet introduced themselves and volunteered for the various Fleet committees. Presentations The introductions were followed by presentations from Jim Matusiak of Solar Flare and Rob Murray of Avant about their trips and […]