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Wanted! BCA Members to Complete Vision and Values Survey
Jennifer Handley
Cruising season is upon us, but no matter where this finds you, you are invited to participate in a very brief, 3-question survey that will guide the selection of a Vision statement and a set of Values for BCA. When BCA was established in 1978 with a Constitution and Bylaws, a Mission statement was created […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: April 2016
Al Kitchen – VI Fleet Coordinator
Sailors are busy getting their vessels ready as the cruising season approaches and meetings seem to become a lower priority. So a smaller than usual V. I. Fleet group gathered at RVYC on April 6 for a presentation on first aid kits and applications by Alert First Aid’s Mike Barnes. Dr. Catherine Ascah was present […]
Flare Disposal Days Sponsored by CPSS
Rosario Passos
The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, in partnership with Transport Canada and CIL Dealers, is sponsoring a project on education and awareness of safety equipment, the care and maintenance of that equipment and how to safely and effectively use and dispose of flares. You can see flare disposal dates and locations on their website. The […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: March 2016
Connie and Al, VI Fleet Coordinators
Attendance was good again at the March Fleet meetings. On March 9th, we had a short presentation on various marine applications for Belzona products. Following this, Fleet member Brent Alley provided an overview of checklists and procedures, mainly relating to safety, that he had pulled together from a variety of sources. We also reviewed the […]
Vancouver Fleet Report: February 2016
Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators
The program for the February meeting on the 23rd featured Ken Johnson from Roton, who addressed satellite and other communications. The many topics covered included: Types of AIS and their antennas SSBs and their grounds Pactor modems and sources Various types of satellite phones and services Different kinds of EPIRBS The meeting on March 22 […]
3 Ways Around the World – A Nautical Adventure
Jennifer Handley
The Maritime Museum of BC, (MMBC) located in Victoria, is holding a once-in-a-lifetime event on March 10, 2016, with three renowned adventurers – two are BCA honourary members: John Guzzwell [now 86 years old!] and Tony Gooch; and third is an Ocean Cruising Adventure speaker, Colin Angus. John Guzzwell – In 1955, John launched 19’ […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: February 2016
Al Kitchen – VI Fleet Coordinator
Spring must be in the air! The first sign is sagging attendance at Fleet meetings…well, maybe not the first sign. Too bad, as the V.I. Fleet was treated to two excellent presentations in February. On the 10th, Rudy Witt discussed Electronic Navigation options for PCs and tablets, especially Open CPN and plug-ins, so Fleet members […]
Vancouver Fleet Report: January 2016
Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators
The January meeting was held on January 26, chaired by Dan Wilson of the Program Committee since the McLean’s were still away in Mexico. The program started with a presentation from Fleet member Malcolm Wilkinson giving us the benefit of his offshore experiences. Among other topics he emphasized avoiding the use of the main when […]
Vancouver Island Fleet Report: January 2016
Connie and Al, VI Fleet Coordinators
On January 13th, two representatives from Western Financial Group talked to Fleet about offshore boat insurance and travel/medical insurance. Debra Fitzsimmons provided information to members about coverage, eligibility, exclusions and costs for medical insurance. Vera Young talked about the application process and information necessary for a quote for offshore boat insurance, what is and isn’t […]
Vancouver Island Fleet: Report
Don Craigmyle
Vancouver Island Fleet thanks Serge Gabilondo of Delta Marine at Westport for leading more than a dozen Fleet members through the finer points of Rigging Inspection. Serge provided many hands-on examples of rigging failure and taught ways to maintain rigging and avoid failure. He also gave tips for making rigging repairs at sea and some […]
