CanBoat / Victoria

02/26/2026

This is an excellent article https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1686127505955911&set=a.657500445485294&__cft__[0]=AZZuhBvp6xcvXhfHRLPPE6wwXCU4PkbND1wo_QykNjNfeGNg_Z-rjvY2vi_Yd-3Wneb_UBk33gFJEhcu9EFtceuxpsqg3JtWZ199RSp4ycKDna2KR2xqB0Y7vs6z2BbbsVZ2elRzyIyfKniNFl9HEa9VrxqNPuqwomfLNPlJxOQMYKFzfBD7tzJZY-LN3rWoD4M8pfkUNglxNa6hgUbXdSXz&__tn__=EH-R

⚓ Dragging Anchor in Haida Gwaii | Read a young cruiser's story of lessons learned, egos bruised and a storm to remember from Pacific Yachting here ↪️ https://buff.ly/I0wXPvX

02/22/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AjP5CmDiu/

🛟 Be sure that you and your crew are certified to drive the jet-ski. Get started at 👉https://buff.ly/rgyfPLb
It's essential to know:
✅ the minimum safety equipment required on board your boat;
✅ what Canadian buoys look like and what they mean;
✅ how to share waterways;
✅ a review of regulations that relate to pleasure boating; and
✅ how to respond in an emergency.

02/12/2026

This is an excellent article -- read to the end! https://www.atlanticboatingnews.com/2026/02/05/locator-beacons-help-take-the-search-out-of-search-and-rescue/?fbclid=IwY2xjawP5-MZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeEEPrFZB0itkUAPIRiYNPIH5BPHJ7tIFgdd_tYhJzcQ_h0ETk0eFU_-rImDw_aem_uKqX8bWd_1hYDLSbvjy7Tg&utm_content=buffer1d792&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

In July, 2021, two men found themselves in distress while sailing from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland and Labrador. They were 30 nautical miles south of La

10/30/2025

04/03/2025

Join us Friday, Apr 4th and Saturday Apr 5th at Trotac Marine (Jutland and Gorge Road East) for a flare return! 8:30am - 5pm on Friday and 9am - 5pm on Saturday.

📅 Save the Date – Our Volunteers Are Gathering Expired Marine Flares! Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days are back and we’re inviting boaters to drop off outdated marine flares for neutralization and safe disposal, free of charge.

While distress flares are essential safety equipment for Canadian vessels, disposing of them remains a challenge for many boaters, particularly following the recent discontinuation of government funded disposal programs.

That’s why CanBoat / NautiSavoir, with support from the CPS Foundation and CIL, is taking action to bridge the gap between the necessity of flares and the lack of safe disposal options for boaters by funding up to 25 flare disposal events this year.

Dates and Locations: https://buff.ly/DCZXPOg

🫶 Want to Contribute?
Here are some ways boaters can help us sustain our programs:
• Get Your Boating Card (boating licence) at CanBoat.ca
• Sign-up for VHF Certification and Next Level Boating Courses
• Join our organization - Member and Boating Course Discounts
• Or make a charitable donation
Visit: CanBoat.ca

Trotac Marine Ltd. The Rigging Shoppe Steveston Marine & Hardware Dan's Nautical Shop Wye Heritage Marine Resort Hully Gully

02/23/2025

Pub Night - Tuesday, March 4th, 6 - 9pm at the Four Mile Pub (199 Island Highway - View Royal). We will be in the room off the restaurant on the main floor. Please let Myra Simpson know if you plan to attend. There are many beers on tap, good food and we will be dusting off the "crib boards". You can email Myra at: [email protected] or call or text her at: 250.216.6665

11/07/2024

Really important article - everyone should read this.

☠️ Every year, people on or around boats are overcome by the effects of CO. It gets into your lungs and prevents your body from obtaining oxygen. Boaters need to take these steps to prevent CO problems ➡️ https://buff.ly/48weiA9

11/02/2024

We will be offering an online version of the new Basic Navigation + Boat Handling course starting Nov 12th. The course will run on tuesday nights for 12 weeks via zoom. If interested in registering, use the following link: https://www.cps-ecp.ca/ecommerce/course-calendar/?cps_show_course_details_id=360&cps_show_class_id=8273

11/02/2024

🎄Complete Your Holiday Shopping by Using Your Member Benefits!

• Weems & Plath Navigation tools and equipment – 15% discount
• ICOM VHF Radio Equipment – Save $10 - $50
• C-Tow Marine Assistance – 15% discount
• Aqua Map Navigation Software – 15% discount
• SummerForever.ca – Turkish Towels, Beach Bags, etc – 15% off
• Carefree Boat Club Lake Simcoe – 20% discount
• PORTS Cruising Guides – 20% discount
• Natural Marine Cleaning Products – Mail in rebates
• Anchor Gear Co. - 15% savings
• Salus Marine Wear Life Jackets – 20% discount
• Pacific Yachting Magazine Subscription – 20% discount

Discount codes and details are available on the member's site at: CanBoat.ca (log-in required).