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Boating news, information on Instruction, Courses and tips from Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. Sidney, BC
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- Pleasure Craft Operator Card on Sep 21, 2009 in PCOC Pleasure Craft Operator Card
Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) has been phased in over 10 years. As of September 15, 2009 any person operating any powered recreational boat must have proof of competency. Exemptions: Proof of previous training (until 03/31/1999) such as...
- Father's Day Fishing on Sep 7, 2009 in family fishing weekend fishing
I trust all the fathers had a great day.Steven and I spent most of the day at the Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association property.We had opportunities to shoot rifles, pistols, shotguns and Steven had a chance to fish in the pond. He didn't c...
- Thanksgiving Dinner on Sep 7, 2009 in two burner stove galley tips Thanksgiving dinner Thanksgiving
For our Canadian readers, Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. If you are planning a cruise over the long week-end and are wondering how to prepare dinner, Fran has some suggestions that will be helpful if you only have a two burner stove.
- Sailing Terms on Sep 7, 2009 in gybing leeway heeling underway small boat sailing instruction tacking sailing by the lee
Port - The left side when facing the bow.Starboard - The right side when facing the bow.Windward - The direction from which the wind is coming.Leeward - The direction in which the wind is going.Amidships - the mid point of the boat between bow and st...
- How to Heave-to in a Sailboat on Sep 7, 2009 in sailing technique heaving to how to heave-to sailing by the lee heave-to
The technique of heaving-to is to tack without releasing the jib sheet. The jib will then fill backwards and push the bow downwind. The main is eased off so it is luffing completely. By putting the rudder hard over to windward, the rudder and backe...
- What are you doing for Father's Day on Sep 7, 2009 in family fishing weekend Victoria Fish and Game fishing
June 13 - 15, 2008 is BC's Family Fishing Weekend. Our son and I have participated the last two years and we plan to be involved again this year.On Father's Day we will be going to the Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association.We will have the o...
- Boating Education on Sep 7, 2009 in boating courses boating education types of boats buy a boat
Boating Education resources at www.squidoo.com/boating-education include:Coastal NavigationDocking Your BoatAnchor Your BoatUses for a DinghyTypes of BoatsBuy a Boat With ConfidenceTake a Demo Like a ProFirst Mate 101Visit Boating Education lens for...
