Father's Day 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 catch a fish, however we saw four other fish caught while we were there.

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What are you doing for Father's Day

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 opportunity to try fishing, shooting and archery.

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New Marine Centre at Sidney

Last weekend I attended an Open House at the New Marine Centre located in the Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa. The Centre is situated on the ground floor of the Hotel with a great waterfront view. The Centre is empty at this time, however we were treated to a tour by Gabrielle Morris, Design Coordinator who shared the plans for the new facility. It will be an amazing facility with an educational focus, "Learn to Love Your Ocean" and will operate as an educational centre and aquarium. One display will show the life under the Pier with the water level in the display synchronized with the actual tide.

Looking forward to the opening in spring 2009.

A Week at Malibu Club

The Dining Hall and Pool

I spent the last week at Malibu Club instructing the staff so they could acquire their Transport Canada certificates to operate the Small Non-Pleasure Vessels. Six persons attained both the MED A3 and the Small Vessel Operator Proficiency certificates.

Malibu Club is operated by Young Life and it is a tremendous facility. Originally a private lodge, it has been expanded and renovated with new construction underway.

Great people and a breathtaking location. The property is located overlooking Malibu Rapids at the entrance to Princess Louisa Inlet from Jervis Inlet.

Boat Show Season

A sure sign that spring is near!

April 24 - 27, 2008 - Victoria Harbour Floating Boat Show
Victoria's Inner Harbour

June 26 – 29, 2008 The Victoria Tall Ships festival will coincide with the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Crown Colony of British Columbia; a fitting addition to a year that will be rich in history and special events.

Become involved as a Volunteer!

See photos from the 2005 Festival.

Monk 36 Trawler

Recently a couple chartered a Monk 36' for three days to complete their Basic Powerboat Standard.
It was my first time teaching on a Monk 36' and I was impressed by the construction and handling of the vessel. This is a single engine trawler equipped with a ...Read more

Sailing Terms

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 stern, or from side to side.
Abeam - A direction to either side of the boat at right angles to line from bow to stern.
Ahead - in front of the boat.
Tacking - Turning from one tack to the other, when the bow passes through the wind. Also know as Coming about.
Port tack - when a boat is sailing with the mainsail on the starboard side.
Starboard tack - when a boat is sailing with the mainsail on the port side.
Gybing - Going from one tack to the other with the stern passing through the wind.
Underway - when the boat is not moored, anchored or aground. It is floating free from the earth.
Leeway - the motion of the boat to leeward.
No way - when the boat is not moving.
In irons - when the boat bow into the wind without control and starts to move backwards.
Upwind - In the direction from which the wind is coming.
Downwind - In the direction the wind is going.
Luffing - when the forward part (the luff) of a sail is fluttering.
Heading up - turning towards the wind.
Bearing away - turning away from the wind.
Sailing by the lee - sailing with the wind and the boom on the same side while sailing downwind.
Heeling - The leaning of the boat due to the wind pressure on the sails.
Astern - behind the boat.

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