SPACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR NMEA TRAINING IN VANCOUVER AT QUADRANT MARINE INSTITUTE

Jan 29, 2019

The West Coast Boatyard Association is hosting their annual NMEA training in Vancouver this spring with special discounts for WCBA members and Quadrant Marine Service Technician apprentices. Register now: February 26 – March 01, 2019.

• 26 Feb NMEA Basic Marine Electronics Installer
• 27 Feb Basic NMEA2000 Network Course
• 28 Feb NMEA Advanced Marine Electronics Installer
• 01 Mar Advanced NMEA2000 Network Course

For more details see: westcoastboatyard.ca/events

BC Marine Search and Rescue Responder Duncan Peacock wins 12th Annual Tim Jones Award

By Mathew Channer

Duncan Peacock, resident of Kitimat BC and member of Kitimat Marine Search and Rescue and RCMSAR Unit 63, has been awarded the 12^th annual Tim Jones Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Outdoor Community in British Columbia.

Peacock has been a member of Kitimat Marine Search and Rescue and RCMSAR Unit 63 for 31 years, making him one of the longest-serving members in the province.

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Starcraft 1957 Ski Champ Replica Makes Waves

By Mathew Channer

Among the many shiny new boats at January’s Toronto International Boat Show a surprise contender stood out, a replica of the Starcraft 1957 Ski Champ, taking pride of place near the main entrance.

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2025 is a pretty special year for RS Sailing, who are celebrating 10 years of the RS Quest! This training dinghy has become the go-to for sailing schools and youth programs all over the world. Initially created in partnership with the UK Sea Cadets to replace their aging fleet, designer Jo Richards and the RS Sailing development team wanted to make sure the RS Quest was built to break the mould.

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