BC Canada Boating Forum - Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd.
June 19, 2013, 10:51:20 PM *
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
News: Twin Engine Boat Handling  Click for more information
 
  Home Help Search Login Register  

Return to
Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd.


Boating Gear


Sail & Power Boat Blog


Canadian Coast Guard Base Closures


Free Report - Boating Information, The Fundamentals


Docking Twin Sterndrive Advanced

How to Buy a Boat

Boating Snacks - Free Report



Standard Horizon HX850S Handheld Radio and GPS Waterproof and it floats. This is the radio I own.
Waypoint Marine, on Harbour Rd in Sidney, is a dealer for this radio and the PFDs below.

This is the Mustang MD3153 - Deluxe Inflatable PFD with HIT (auto hydrostatic activation) which I have used extensively. Comfortable and easy to wear.
Mustang Blog
I have just received a new MD3153 HD inflatable. All the benefits of the MD3183 plus the heavy duty fabric improves puncture and abrasion resistance and is easy to clean. Other new innovations include a damage-tolerant inflator cover - no more cracked inspection windows. I will post my observations after I have a chance to use it. Our son has used this PFD two mornings on his job and his comment was "Way more comfortable".
  Show Posts
Pages: [1] 2
1  General Category / General Discussion / Gifts For Boat Owners on: December 02, 2012, 09:37:03 PM
Gifts For Boat Owners is an article I published in the Street Article Directory.

There are suggestions for the captain, galley cook and a boating family.

2  Cruising / Galley / Snacks for Boating on: May 20, 2012, 08:41:42 PM
Having snacks on board for the crew is an important part of overall menu planning.

It seems the fresh air and constant movement of the boat gives the crew a raving appetite.

You may want to check out the snack ideas at http://www.easy-family-boating-recipes.com/category/snacks
3  General Category / General Discussion / Victoria Harbour Boat Show on: April 17, 2012, 08:13:12 AM
The Victoria Harbour Boat Show takes place Thursday, April 19 to Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Victoria Inner Harbour, Victoria BC

For More Information on times visit Victoria Harbour Boat Show
4  Cruising / Galley / Two Burner Cooking on: December 02, 2009, 05:16:58 PM
Boats with two burners may offer a challenge for preparing meals for your crew.

I have found having essential pots and pans and easy to make recipes are the keys to meal preparation.

My lens www.squidoo.com/Boating_Two_Burner_Cooking
offers information for the galley cook.
5  Education & Safety / Boating Resources / FREE Report - Boating Information, The Fundamentals on: May 15, 2009, 03:25:26 PM
We have just completed a 22-page Free report entitled Boating Information, The Fundamentals.

You may access the report by subscribing at
http://www.cruising.bc.ca/boating_information_free_report.html

Topics covered are Getting Started, Navigation, Boating Handling, Family Boating, and Resources.

6  Cruising / Galley / Easy Family Boating Recipes - email series on: March 16, 2009, 01:04:03 PM
A new six day email series on Easy Family Boating Recipes has been added to our website.  Click the above link to subscribe.

Topics include -preparing your galley, sample five day menu plan, recipes, ideas for meals, and preparing for the unexpected.

The series was created due to the number of requests received for information on provisioning and cooking on board a boat.




7  Education & Safety / Safety / Video - Safe Refueling on: February 12, 2009, 09:24:22 PM
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/_USV2WvKu6Y&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/_USV2WvKu6Y&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=1</a>

<a href="http://www.vbtube.com" target="_blank">Powered by vBTube.com
[/url]
8  Education & Safety / Safety / Video - Inflatable PFD on: February 12, 2009, 09:17:17 PM
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/CA8VCNU_e2U&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/CA8VCNU_e2U&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=1</a>

<a href="http://www.vbtube.com" target="_blank">Powered by vBTube.com
[/url]
9  General Category / General Discussion / Great Canadian Rebates on: January 16, 2009, 11:37:09 AM
We found a Canadian online shopping website, Great Canadian Rebates, that pays you Cash Back Rebates on online purchases.

Shop online at many of your favourite merchants. The site is extremely easy to use. To get started, register by following the link below, shop as you currently do and your rebates will be automatically credited to your Cash Back Rebate account.

They also have many great coupons, free shipping specials, and sales directly from the stores. As a bonus for registering they will give you a Toonie!

You may want to benefit from their incredible referral program that will make you money. You will earn a 10% Referral Bonus on all Cash Back Rebates earned by any new Member you refer. Please register at: Great Canadian Rebates
10  Cruising / Destinations / Sidney BC on: January 08, 2009, 07:46:29 AM
Sidney, BC located on the Saanich Peninsula, Vancouver Island is a destination to consider when cruising the Gulf Islands.

The town of Sidney offers many marine related businesses for supplies, repairs, and wharfage. There are grocery stores for provisioning, as well as a variety of shops to explore.

Restaurants, movie theater, bowling alley, and marine related activities can be found in Sidney.  For more information visit http://www.sidney.ca/

 
11  General Category / General Discussion / More Gift Ideas for Boaters on: November 26, 2008, 06:45:38 AM
More gift ideas for boaters can be found at:

www.squidoo.com/GiftIdeasforBoaters

Electronics,s DVDs, boating magazines - find a gift for the boaters on your list.
12  General Category / General Discussion / Christmas Gift Basket Ideas for Boaters on: November 02, 2008, 02:12:50 PM
With Christmas fast approaching, find gift basket ideas for the boaters on your list at
http://www.cruising.bc.ca/gift_basket_ideas.html

A few suggestions are floating key chain, gift certificates for courses, cruising DVD and more.
13  Cruising / Galley / Pots and Pans For Boating on: October 13, 2008, 06:58:23 AM
Recently I was browsing the camping department of a local store.  Looking at the nesting pots, I realized how practical they could be on a boat with limited galley storage.  There were stainless steel sets which I prefer for cooking.  When outfitting the galley, the camping section may be a place to look.

More information on the galley and two burner cooking has been posted on my lens

http://www.squidoo.com/boating_two_burner_cooking
14  Cruising / Galley / Boating Recipes on: September 21, 2008, 10:43:13 AM
I have been collecting recipes suitable for boating using two burners. There are also many easy to prepare snacks and lunches to make without lighting the stove mid day.

Recipes and articles for boating at Easy Family Boating Recipes

If you have favorite boating recipes, you may want to share them on the forum.
15  General Category / General Discussion / Re: Need Your Help on: September 08, 2008, 08:48:28 AM
Research has led me to a MacGregor Sailing Club for British Columbia.  Their link is http://mycbc.ca/

A letter in the April edition of Pacific Yachting states "there has been much interest from MacOwners to start a club on Vancouver Island and the Okanagan".

Visit their website for more information.


Fran
Pages: [1] 2

Just Released!
Boating FAQs - 71 Essential Answers for Every Boater

We recommend:
Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP Powered by SMF 1.1.17 | SMF © 2011, Simple Machines Valid XHTML 1.0! Valid CSS!