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The WOW! Women on Water 2025 meeting was held on April 12, at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. This venue was wonderful for the event – only 10 minutes from the Swartz Bay Ferry. We started early so we could take advantage of the free parking. Later in the day, there was entertainment provided […]

Cameron McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinator

The Vancouver Fleet group met online on March 25.  The group welcomed new member Liam Quinlan and enjoyed a chat with BCA do-ers Alex Kao and Heather Batchelor aboard Inscrutable, at anchor in Hilo, Hawaii. Alex recommends the app No Foreign Land for cruisers. Members Allan Berry and Cindy Wang head to Alaska in April […]

Barb Peck

It has been a long-standing practice that Currents rewards its authors. Any Bluewater Cruising member who writes articles for Currents can receive credits toward their annual membership fee. I am pleased to announce that the incentives for writing have been increased in several ways. Key Changes Members can now accumulate up to $90 of credit toward […]

Stephen Carlman, former Vice Commodore for the Vancouver Chapter, died suddenly on February 19, 2025, of cardiac arrest caused by a severe gastrointestinal bleed. He joined BCA first in 1979 after attending a rendezvous at Newcastle Island in his Contessa 32’ Akvavit. All the attendees gathered on the Tremblays’ boat just before they left to […]

Campbell Good, VI Fleet Coordinator

An enthusiastic group of 12 attended the March VI Fleet meeting, including a couple of new members.  Following a round of introductions, and an eclectic assortment of “show and tell” that Campbell produced, the wide-ranging discussion ultimately focused on lithium batteries. With spring just around the corner, the Fleet plans to start boat visits next […]

Do You Have Expired Marine Flares? Flares manufactured in 2021 or earlier expire this year (2025), as Transport Canada approves them for four years. They should be replaced every third or fourth boating season.  To dispose of expired flares, do not light them, throw them overboard, or add them to household garbage. Transport Canada no longer […]

Cameron McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinator

The Vancouver Fleet met online on February 25 with 10 attendees. Show and Tell: Glen  Wilson shared his insights on an anchor system David Farrow noted that there was a great video on anchoring. Presentation: The Fleet had a great ‘Safety at Sea’ presentation given by long-time sailor Janet McKeown MD, covering remedies and solutions […]

Campbell Good, VI Fleet Coordinator

The February VI Fleet meeting on Sunday Feb 9 was attended by 11 people, and guest Dr Catharine Ascah.  Group conversation focussed on potential medical issues at sea and how to deal with them.  One member shared a personal story about a medical incident – with a happy ending – that happened at sea off […]

Denise Logan

The 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Bluewater Cruising Association was held on December 5, 2024. The meeting was hosted online by BCA Event Co-hosts Heather Marshall and Kevin Swanson and was supported by 112 members in attendance and as represented by BCA Proxy Forms. Having met the quorum of 10% of the total […]

Leslie Hansen

Since 1978, the Bluewater Cruising Association has recognized its members’ achievements at annual awards ceremonies that take place in December.  These celebratory occasions inspire the “dreamers” among us, encourage the “do-ers”, and remind the “doners” of their own bluewater experiences. This year, the Awards ceremony was again held online on Dec 5, 2024, immediately following […]