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Gulf Islands Cruising School
Ltd.
The Main Sheet
Since 1980 our mission remains providing
boating information and courses to current and new boaters. Canadian Yachting Association Standards for Powerboat,
Sailing, and Coastal Navigation are our focus.
IN THIS ISSUE
Winter on the Coast
Docking Tip
Poet's Cove
Boating Education
Winter on the Coast
Here on the West Coast we experienced our first
taste of winter in November and continuing in December. Many trees were blown down and numerous
power outages occurred. We were fortunate being without power for about six
hours.
Marina docks and boats were covered with snow
and provided our son a day's work shovelling snow off the docks. For safety reasons, the high winds kept us
on shore and lessons had to be rescheduled to calmer times. I was teaching in Campbell River and one
evening the winds were over 100 km/hour. Fortunately the winds dropped by the next morning so we could go on
the water to complete the course.
Docking
Tip by Bruce Stott
When secured to a dock, the stern will often move away from the dock due to the angle
of the stern line. Instead of bending over and pulling on the stern line, simply step on the line between the
dock cleat and the boat to bring the stern gently close to the dock. The technique has been proven effective
on boats up to 65 feet.
Poet's Cove
One of the ports we often visit is Poet's Cove
located in Bedwell Harbour on South Pender Island. Bedwell Harbour is approximately 10 miles from Sidney and
is a favorite day trip.
Facilities include a dock, outdoor swimming
pool and hot tub. There are also a pub, snack bar, dining room, spa, conference facilities, hotel rooms, and
cabins.
When planning your next cruise you may wish to
consider Poet's Cove for lunch or an overnight getaway.
Boating Education
During the off season, there are lessons and
courses available to increase your boating knowledge.
Contact us at 250
656-2628
10191 Third St Sidney BC V8L
3B7
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