The Official Magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association

Mexico and Central America West

Mexico’s Cruiser Paradise: Zihuatanejo

Pamela Bendall

Precious Metal

46 Kristen, steel hull, cutter rigged sloop

Chacala BURP

Cameron and Marianne McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinators

Mayknot

Seabird 37

From Whales to Whale Sharks: The Commodore Visits the Fleet

Jennifer Handley

Made it to Mazatlan!

Judy Thompson

Curiositas

Valiant 40

La Paz, Mexico Cruisers’ Rendezvous

Rob Murray

Avant

Beneteau First 435 Sloop

Lessons Learned… The Hard Way: Contaminated Fuel Tank

David Smith

Nuage

Fast Passage 39.6 Cutter

Cruising with Your Dog? Please Read On…

Carolyn Daley and Kathy Mulholland

Shannon’s Spirit

About

Since the Association’s formation in 1978, the Bluewater Cruising Association (BCA) has supported offshore mariners and aspiring cruisers. BCA now numbers over 700 members from all over the world.

BCA is a vibrant and active organization, holding monthly club meetings in Vancouver, Calgary, Nanaimo and Victoria. Club nights feature presentations by speakers who have cruised or are currently cruising offshore. These presentations give members the opportunity to gain valuable tips on cruising offshore, share information and opinions and keep their cruising dreams alive.