Bygone Electronics
In the past 40 years, a lot has happened for marine electronics. Get a
blast from the past with the long-gone gadgets that once graced PY’s
pages.
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Destination: False Creek
With a host of restaurants, shops and sights, Vancouver’s False Creek
offers visiting boaters a range of activities to keep entertained.
Plus, access is easy and there’s plenty of room to anchor.
By Cathy Sosnowsky
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Have Boat, Need Moorage
Our marinas are full. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find a
spot. Learn about some creative solutions to the current moorage
crisis, and see what you can do to hook a slip.
By Diane Selkirk
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Avoiding Death By Freighter – Content Available Online
Ship’s pilots in Vancouver Harbour have a difficult job—and
absentminded boaters don’t help. Get the straight story on “right of
way” and “close quarters” situations from a veteran mariner.
By Peter Heiberg
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Remote-Destination Boating
If self-sustained voyages to the far reaches of the coast sound
appealing, it’s important to first bone up on the basics of long-range
cruising—from provisioning to spare parts.
By Jennifer & James Hamilton
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On Patrol With the RCMP
On B.C.’s sparsely populated and remote North Coast, the RCMP serves
the marine community in a variety ways—with accountability, respect and
integrity as its guiding principles. Join PY as we tag along on patrol.
By Hilary Henegar
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Crabbing 101 – Content Available Online
Craving fresh crab tonight? This month, our experts offer tips for
finding, trapping and cooking these delicious denizens of the deep.
By David Wei & Suzanne Clouthier
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2008 Marine Electronics Special – Content Available Online
Learn about advances in marine electronics that are making it easier
for boaters to use a single multifunction display for navigation. Plus,
Donald Launer provides a special report on wireless systems for your
sailboat.
By Steve Rauer
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Departments |
View From Here – Content Available Online
The Clipper Race, Imperial Oil
By Peter A. Robson
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Letters
Compiled by Dale Miller
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Currents – Content Available Online
Coast Guard TV series filmed in Squamish; Canadians race around the
world; Sidney marina project nixed; Powell River expands harbours; and
more
Compiled by Hilary Henegar
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Galley
Tomatoes and Eggs
By James Barber (1923–2007)
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Off the Shelf
Electrical Developments
By Robert Buller
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Reflections
Dock Magnets
By Steve Creagh
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Ask the Pros – Content Available Online
Shore power grounding; Removing rot
By the Staff of Quadrant Marine Institute |
Racing Corner – Content Available Online
2007 VARC Awards and a Peek at 2008
Compiled by Dale Miller
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Seamanship
Dock Lines: Dos and Don’ts
By Martyn Clark
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Cockpit Confessions
Meet Ms. Captain
—Shawn Severn
Compiled by Duart Snow
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