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Bluewater Cruising presents Beth Leonard

Bluewater Cruising presents Beth Leonard

Bluewater Cruising Association will be hosting author, Pacific Yachting contributor and notorious world-wide cruiser Beth Leonard on Vancouver Island from March 18–20. Beth will present a seminar in Sidney, and two presentations in Nanaimo and Victoria. For all events, non-members are eligible for the...

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Deadline to Register for Vic-Maui: February 2

Deadline to Register for Vic-Maui: February 2

The Vic-Maui Preparation Seminar was very well attended this past weekend, with about forty-five people attending and a number of boats represented. A line-up of nine knowledgeable speakers presented topics including shore crew and logistics, weather, navigation and strategy, provisioning, safety co...

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Vancouver International Boat Show: February 8–12

Vancouver International Boat Show: February 8–12


This year, the Vancouver International Boat Show is relocating to a new in-water venue at the Granville Island Maritime Market and Marina. In addition, the indoor venue for the show returns to the newly renovated BC Place.

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Lady Van wins Alexandra Cup

Lady Van wins Alexandra Cup

For the second consecutive year, Lady Van, skippered by Don Martin, won the Alexandra Cup, this time by just three feet in an exciting photo finish on October 30, 2011. In a series that saw Ace’s skipper Bob Cadranell win two of the first three races in windier conditions that suited her, Lady Van t...

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Ocean Cruising Adventures: Speakers Series

Ocean Cruising Adventures: Speakers Series

If you have ever dreamed of cruising offshore, or would like to learn more about it, five speakers throughout January and February will be sharin...

New Marina and Boatyard For Vancouver

New Marina and Boatyard For Vancouver

Final approval is expected in February for a new marina at the south end of Granville Street in Marpole. The facility will have slips for approxi...

First Time at the Helm

First Time at the Helm

Melissa Simmons takes a turn at the helm of the Beneteau 40.7, Dolce , on the return from Point Roberts to the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club after rud...

New Exhibit Tells History of the Vancouver Police Marine Unit

New Exhibit Tells History of the Vancouver Police Marine Unit

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Vancouver Police's nautical activities we will be telling the story of this maritime arm of the police. The ...

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6th Annual "Take Your Best Shot" Photo Contest

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Photo contest winner 20112011 First Prize Winner, Chris Christoforou's 24 Carat Gold

6th "Take Your Best Shot" PY Photo Contest  sponsored by Steveston Marine, Mustang Survival & Majestic 12 Volt Entertainment

1st  Prize - 19" LED TV from Majestic
2nd Prize - Mustang Integrity lifejacket
3rd  Prize - Hand held VHF radio & 75 gift card from Steveston Marine

Winners will be contacted via telephone or email and announced on our website. The top entries will be featured in the February 2012 "Boat Show" issue.

(Deadline was December 15, 2011)


This Month in 1985

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Summer is officially over and it's sweater weather again! In the September 1985 issue of Pacific Yachting, we ran this ad featuring the "sweater that beats all sweaters." This sweater claimed to keep out the wet, but also allow moisture to escape from within—and of course, it was fashionable as well. 

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