Bluewater Cruising Association

Bluewater Cruising Association A non-profit society whose purpose is to promote an interest in offshore sailing.

04/07/2026

🌊 VI Mid Island Club Night: Cruising Home from Croatia

Set sail with us for an evening of stories, sailing spirit, and community connection.

📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Nanaimo Yacht Club — 400 Newcastle Ave, Nanaimo, BC

Bring a friend, share the adventure, and get inspired by a journey home from Croatia.
Let’s fill the clubhouse with good conversation, salty tales, and that unmistakable Vancouver Island vibe.

⛵ Everyone welcome — spread the word.

04/02/2026

🚢 Take your radar skills to the next level.
Join retired Coast Guard captain Kevin Monahan for the Advanced Marine Radar seminar — a two-morning online course designed for mariners who are ready to go beyond the basics.
📡 What you'll master:
✅ Advanced collision avoidance techniques ✅ Radar navigation where electronic charts fall short
✅ AIS, GPS & digital compass integration
✅ Fixing radar overlay errors

🗓️ April 11 & 12, 2026 | 9:00–12:00 AM PST
💻 Online via Zoom ⚠️ Registration closes April 10 — don't miss it!

Whether you're a recreational or commercial mariner, this course will sharpen your situational awareness and confidence on the water. 🌊

👉 Register now at Bluewater Cruising Association — link in bio!

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03/31/2026

🌊 Dreaming of the Pacific?

Join us for Beyond the Horizon: A Pacific Circuit with Bill Bourlet — a sailor who went from English Bay beginner to crossing the Pacific aboard s/v Music. From Mexico to New Zealand to Australia, hear how he turned a lifelong dream into a bluewater reality.

⛵ Vancouver Hybrid Club Night
📅 April 8, 2026 — 1900h
📍 Scottish Cultural Centre or Live Stream

Don’t miss this one. Come to Club Night or grab your virtual ticket through our website

03/10/2026

March 11 • Vancouver Scottish Cultural Centre — Living Islands: Coping with Climate Change & Sea Level Rise in the Pacific with Dr. Simon Donner. Two decades of Pacific fieldwork, the science behind ocean warming and sea‑level rise, and powerful stories of island resilience and hope — join us to learn, listen, and act.

03/10/2026

You’ve spent months (or years!) prepping your boat, upgrading systems, and studying the weather... but what about preparing _yourself_? 🌊⛵️

Long-distance voyaging is as much an emotional journey as it is a physical one. How do you handle stress at 2 AM in a squall? How do you and your partner communicate when you're both exhausted?

Our **Psychology of Voyaging Two-Day Workshop** is designed to help you build the mindset, resilience, and teamwork you need to thrive offshore. Because putting people back at the center of the passage is the secret to a truly successful voyage.

Hit the link in our bio to secure your spot! ⚓️👇

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03/06/2026

Women on the Water is happening this March 14 & 15th in Sidney BC. Join us for this safe inclusive event for women boaters, both power and sail. Tell your friends and tell their friends too. Tickets are only available until March 8th.

03/04/2026

Just a few days left to get your tickets to the annual Women on Water seminar. By women, for women. Get your tickets on the Bluewater Cruising Association website

There are just five days left to register for BCA's Women on Water in Sidney BC. Enjoy a day and a half of seminars, soc...
03/03/2026

There are just five days left to register for BCA's Women on Water in Sidney BC. Enjoy a day and a half of seminars, social time, lunch, and connection: perfect to set you up for a summer season on the water, no matter your experience level.

Registration closes March 8, so sign up today to save your spot: https://www.bluewatercruising.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2014890

01/29/2026

Ready to read radar like a pro? Two half-day Zoom sessions, Feb 7–8, 2026 — hands-on radar skills for safer offshore cruising. Register now — spots limited to 23 devices. Sign up: link in bio.

01/28/2026

Gear up for Going Aloft Safely — a hands‑on rigging inspection & maintenance clinic at Canoe Cove Boat Yard on Jan 31, 2026. Learn how to inspect standing and running rigging, go aloft safely, and get pro tips from rigging specialist Brent Jacobi. Only one day left to register — hurry, spots are limited to 18! Register now to secure your place and save your spot.

01/17/2026

Use the great weather and visit the Bluewater Cruising Association at Granville Island and learn about what the association has to offer

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Vancouver, BC
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