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Cruising the Pacific Northwest - The Gulf Islands, is
Volume 1 of a seven part DVD series with the main focus being Trip Planning and Cruising
Information. With an easy to use Island by Island menu, you can quickly obtain vital information about
each island.
Point of View Cinematography permits you to see exactly what the
entrance to that new cove looks like from the deck of your boat. Add Aerial Cinematography to help spotlight
all the hazards so you can make the safest approach possible.
Islands covered include:
| De Courcy |
Prevost |
| Gabriola |
Saltspring |
| Galiano |
Saturna |
| Mayne |
Thetis |
| North Pender |
Wallace |
| South Pender |
SE Vancouver Island |
| Portland |
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For Nautical ebooks - click here
GPS - With the introduction of the handheld GPS, knowing your position accurately is now
available. A basic unit will give you latitude, longitude, and altitude. The more advanced units
will allow you to see your position on either a nautical chart, topographic map, or highway map. For boaters,
an understanding of principles of navigation is required to properly utilize the GPS in conjunction with standard
paper charts.
Downloadable PDF e-lessons on a variety of topics including docking, tying your boat, uses for a dinghy, and
ramping your boat. Click here.
GIFT CERTIFICATES - a welcome gift for sailors,
power boaters, and new boat owners. Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. will issue gift certificates for
Navigation course, VHF course, Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate, or Private Instruction. For details on how to purchase contact us.
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