Bluewater Cruising Association Presents Cookie Cutter Chronicles

Cookie Cutter Chronicles

Homeward Bound: The Last Leg. On February 19, 2013 the Bluewater Cruising Association welcomes Peter McMartin and Connie Morahan, recently returned from their 10 year voyage around South Pacific, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.  They undertook this voyage on their Peterson 36.

Join them on their final leg as they sail from Kudat, Borneo, through the Philippines and Japan, and across the North Pacific from Hokkaido to Vancouver Island.

Doors and No-Host Bar open at 19:00
Meeting at 19:30
Presentation at 20:00
Members:  $5
General Public:  $10

BCA offers an environment for people with an active interest in  offshore cruising.  All Club Nights take place at the Royal  Victoria Yacht Club.

To learn more visit:  www.bluewatercruising.org

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