Sept 21, 2016
October 1-2nd Thermopylae Regatta hosted by Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Last event in the VIRS Series!
Registration: Online or in the main lounge of the RVYC from 1800 to 2100 on Friday, September 30.
Entertainment: Live entertainment from 1800 to 2200
All details here: https://www.rvyc.bc.ca/index.php/racing-overview/racing-events/virs-vancouver-island-racing-series.html
The BC Yacht Brokers Association hosts the annual Victoria Harbour Boat Show Thursday-Sunday, May 1-4 in the city’s scenic and historic Inner Harbour. The show brings about 150 new and brokerage powerboats, sailboats and small craft to the Inner Harbour docks and Ship Point. Ship Point also holds product, service and trade exhibits.
CPS-ECP was on the international stage today at the International Boating and Water Safety Summit meetings in Florida. Chief Commander, Joe Gatfield presented the success of our Safety Equipment Education and Pyrotechnic Flare Disposal Days! In 2014 CPS-ECP volunteers collected 9,300 outdated flares. 2015 dates are coming soon!
Throw away the box, this is some fresh thinking
Seemingly part sailboat and part spaceship, the new Jeanneau Yachts 55 just busted through the boundaries of traditional yacht design. I couldn’t take my eyes off the bubble hardtop that met me at the dock and I stepped aboard with trepidation. A few hours later, I was planning how to spend my not-yet-won lottery winnings.
By Dave Rozycki
Over the past seven decades, Ontario’s marina industry has developed alongside some of Canada’s largest freshwater lakes. Boaters have been able to enjoy the beautiful scenery and create lasting memories on the water, with certain marinas dating back to the 1960s. As we reflect on this rich history, we can begin to see trends in how our footprint may have had an effect on the environment, in not-so-positive ways. However, by embracing innovative solutions and adopting sustainable practices, both marinas and boaters hold the key to preserving and enhancing the quality of our lakes and marine life for generations to come.
