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Cruising the Pacific Northwest DVDCruising 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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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. 
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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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