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Vancouver Island Fleet Report: February 2019

Al Kitchen - VI Fleet Coordinator

Wyndspree
Huntingford 53 Ketch
February 18th, 2019

The Vancouver Island Fleet held a round-table discussion on Travel; Medical, Home and Boat Insurance and various aspects of living in small spaces. It drew a large crowd of 20 sailors from 8 boats and a visitor, Eric, who was introduced by Ken Newman.

Dave Wilson presented his new Dutchman boom brake and Gord Wolfe praised the stylish and practical options for headgear from Tilly.

The Vancouver Island Cruising Experience (VICE) 2019 was discussed and there is interest from members of the Vancouver Island and the Vancouver Fleet groups. All BCA members interested in VICE are welcome to join the VICE group, on the BCA website, for more information.

Upcoming Education topics were discussed, including:

  • Abandon Ship: February 16
  • Healthy Bodies: March 2

VI Fleet’s continued discussions of a wide range of cruising topics demonstrates what a diverse and experienced group we have to draw on this year.

About The Author

Al Kitchen - VI Fleet Coordinator

Wyndspree
Huntingford 53 Ketch

Al Kitchen has been a BCA member since 2005. Al and his wife Gaye lived aboard Wyndspree (53′ ketch) from 1996 until 2007 and cruised the BC coast throughout this time. Between 2006 and the present, Al crewed on different boats with fellow Bluewater members, including voyages from Victoria, BC to San Francisco; Gladstone, Australia to Fiji; New Zealand to Victoria, B.C.; and San Jose del Cabo to Hilo, HI. Al is now co-coordinating the V.I. Fleet group with Daragh Nagle.

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