Safety
Recreational Vessel Courtesy Check Program
As we approach the start of the boating season, it's a good time to prepare for and schedule your free vessel courtesy check.
A CPS-ECP RVCC typically takes 15 to 30 minutes to complete, depending on your boat's size and type. When your boat passes all inspection categories, you will know that it meets the minimum safety requirements...
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Ready Set Wear it Registration is Now Open
The National Safe Boating Council, in partnership with the Canadian Safe Boating Council, invite boating safety professionals, the boating community and the media to participate in the seventh-annual "Ready, Set, Wear It!" Life Jacket World Record Day on Saturday, May 21, 2016...
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CY Sneak Peek
CY April Issue Sneak Peek
The April 2016 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine includes a beautiful West Coast destination, Swan Lake in B.C. by Linda Leitch, a colourful rundown of Clarity Nicoll's experience competing in a major regatta in the BVI's and Jennifer Harker's Georgian Bay Cruise last summer; all beautiful and inspiring destinations...
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Racing
Second 750-Mile Race to Alaska:June 23, 2016
No motors, no support, all the way to Alaska.The format of the race remains largely identical to the inaugural race, the most significant change is a challenge issued by race organizers to Larry Ellison: If the former Oracle CEO and his America's Cup Team can simply complete the Race to Alaska onboard a boat that has been in the America's Cup...
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Waterfront
BC Sailors to Benefit from Squamish Waterfront Development
Squamish Mayor Patricia Heintzman signs deal to transfer lands for new beach front development. Check out the link for details on the development and its proposed water park…
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Cruising
Vancouver Island Cruising Experience (VICE) 2016
There is no preparation for going offshore quite like being offshore. You can do this by joining VICE 2016. VICE is an opportunity for Dreamers to get some offshore experience before they become Doers...
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Associations
Boating BC is Appointed to the National Recreational Boating Advisory Council
Lisa Geddes has been appointed to the National Recreational Boating Advisory Council (NRBAC) as an independent stakeholder, for a three-year term...
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Adventure
3 Ways Around the World - A Nautical Adventure
The Maritime Museum of BC, (MMBC) located in Victoria, is holding a once-in-a-lifetime event on March 10, 2016, with three renowned adventurers - two are BCA honourary members: John Guzzwell [now 86 years old!] and Tony Gooch; and third is an Ocean Cruising Adventure speaker, Colin Angus. John Guzzwell - In 1955, John launched 19' Trekka, and then departed Victoria in the smallest boat to sail around the world...
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Fundraiser
Maritime Museum of BC Marine Garage Sale Fundraiser
The Maritime Museum of BC presents its annual fundraiser, the Massive Marine Garage Sale on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 from 9:00am — 1:00pm at the Pier A warehouse building at Ogden Point (the cruise ship terminal) on Dallas Road in Victoria.
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Product Focus
GoFree Hooked App Merges GPS Data with Fish Catch Details
It may finally be the end of the "Big fish story" with today's announcement from GoFree, provider of digital content and services…
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Rock Mini Mounting Systems from Scanstrut
A universal, compact and multi-adjustable mounting system for smart phones, tablets, small fish finders, digital and action cameras & more…
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Garmin Releases Marine Software Update
Garmin just issued its latest marine software update. This free update is available to download now, and provides improved functionality and new features for several echoMAP, echoMAP CHIRP and GPSMAP series devices…
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Centek BilgeKleen Filter System Prevents Overboard Discharge of Oil & Fuel
The Centek Industries BilgeKleen™ filter system automatically removes oil, gas, diesel fuel and other hydrocarbon pollutants from bilge water before it is discharged overboard…
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BlueCube+ Digital Media Player from Aquatic
The Aquatic AV BlueCube+ Media Player is designed to be installed completely hidden away and out-of-sight. It features a USB connection for playback and charging,..
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FD Box, Angled Adapter Provide Reliable Shore Power
The last thing boaters want while enjoying marina life is a glitch in shore power. Hubbell engineered its new weatherproof FD Boxes and Angled Adapters to deliver complete electrical reliability and ease of use...
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Aqualuma's Gen 4 18 Series LED's are Illuminating the Boating World
Featured Aqualuma products include the Gen 4 18 Series Thru-Hull LEDs and the unique Luma-Vu Underwater Camera...
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Fusion Signature Sound Now Featured on Linssen Yachts
FUSION® has confirmed that its industry-leading marine entertainment systems are featured on the premier vessels produced by Dutch yacht builder, Linssen Yachts...
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