Long time NSC members John and Eleanor Tutton will take us along on a sailing boat flotilla through the Greek Islands, embellished with their photos. If you have ever dreamed of sailing the fabled Greek Islands, come to obtain insider information and advice for realizing your dream. more…
Category Archives: Speaker
Speaker Wed Mar 13: Polynesian Sailcraft, Navigation, Seamanship Peter Falus
Peter Falus returns with another of his amazing presentations on the fascinating history of sail craft construction and seamanship. This year his focus is on the exotic islands of Polynesia. How was it possible to navigate the open Pacific across hundreds if not thousands of miles more than two thousand years ago? more…
Speaker Wed March 6: “We are the Canadian Coast Guard” Commissioner Jeffery Hutchinson
We are delighted and honoured to present a very special speaker this coming Wednesday: Commissioner of the Coast Guard Jeffery Hutchinson. He will speak about the Coast Guard, its many programs and services as well as recruitment information. The Commissioner will also touch on priorities that will help guide the Coast Guard’s direction over the next few years. more…
Speaker Wed Feb 27: Falklands to Cape Town – Tig Shafto
Theme of Tig’s talk: “The Southern Ocean. What’s all the fuss about?”. Starting with an in depth look at the Falkland Islands, and continuing with the sailing adventure itself and lessons learned. more…
Speaker Wed Feb 20: Sailing the West Coast of BC, Mike Landreville
The Inside Passage to Bella Bella: An area of breathtaking natural beauty, the west coast of British Columbia is a boater’s paradise and a photographer’s dream. Mike will describe how he and Sue have navigated these beautiful but hazardous waters over the past several summers – together with their good friends – on a 42 foot sailboat. more…
Winter Speaker Wed Feb 13 cancelled
Unfortunately the weather gods are not with us once more. Given that the schools will be closed all day, conditions are expected to be poor, and we cannot be sure that the parking lot will be plowed, we are cancelling this week’s Speaker event. Please stay tuned for next week’s speaker: Mike Landreville.
Sneak Preview for next weeks Speaker Night – February 20, 2019
Speaker, Wed Feb 13: Buying a Boat, Barry Lovett – Marine Surveyor
How to decide whether a boat you are considering buying is worth the money? A pleasure to own or a problem-filled money pit? If you are selling, are you wondering what a surveyor might look for? Or maybe the insurance survey is coming due… This session with Barry Lovett might just have the answers you are looking for! more…