Feb 22, 2016
When: Saturday, February 27, 2016
From 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Where: Map this event »
Scottish Cultural Centre – Celtic Room
8886 Hudson Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6P 4N2
Canada
Presenter:
Kevin Monahan
Contact:
Ken Gillstrom
vaneducation@bluewatercruising.org
Phone: 604-356-9067
Register here: https://bluewatercruising.site-ym.com/events/register.aspx?id=746190&itemid=c23b865a-f95c-4278-8aa3-5e7c28f6e195
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