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Commodore Rob Stokes
Current Affair
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July already? Wow…
At the June Board meeting our Treasurer Larry Avant presented the budget for next year. As we’vebeen leading up to this we were a bit concerned that club finances would be affected negativelybecause of changes associated with the pandemic. It looks like we’ve weathered the storm and theentire crew have come up with a very workable budget that allows for both dues and mooragerates to stay the same next year – no increases.
Concert Properties: Thanks to all who responded to my call for assistance a couple of Tridents ago.We’ve now established a working group of (member) professionals led by Shore Director MichaelWalker who are working in the background to make sure we’re dotting the i‘s and crossing the t’swith respect to this exciting project.
I’m very happy to announce that all moorage slips and the commercial space at Bird’s Eye Cove arenow rented. Congratulations to Rick Overes and Keith Debelser for making this happen! Our budgetfor this site is tracking very nicely against the projected budget – good news indeed. One of our newtenants is a large RIB belonging to Department of Fisheries and Oceans. This particular vessel istasked with the oversight of whales, and whale-related activities in the area. We’re super glad tohave them in our marina. Also for BEC, the outstation is open and ready for your visit. When you go,please leave the “inside” of the U for smaller vessels and be aware that there is a rock approx. 20’directly north of the back wall of the old dock-office.
We’ve been waiting anxiously for the Province to announce that we’ve entered Phase 3 of thelifting of COVID related restrictions. And the other day they did just that. This is fantastic news as itnot only allows for some freer travel within the Province, it allows us to get a little bit closer to theway we used to be (please see Dave Gunby’s article in this Trident for more info.) With the Phase 3transition, and more than a little delayed, and without the backdrop of our traditional Sailpast, I’mfinally able to announce that the 2020 boating season is officially open for BYC!
In keeping with tradition, it’s customary when cruising to salute the Commodore when you pass –and in keeping, the Commodore will salute when they pass you (a salute is defined as the dipping ofthe National ensign). Also in keeping with tradition, if you happen to miss a salute (and get caught),you owe the Commodore a bottle of wine (beer will suffice) and if we happen to miss a salute, weowe you one. For this shortened boating season, we’ll put in place salute-free zones as follows:
� Anything east of where the Caplilano River meets the beach
� Within a 0.5 nm of any outstation
� tenders don't count
Game-on!
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Lastly, and just as a heads-up – there are a couple of upcoming BYC events that at best will have to be modified due to COVID and atworst will need to be postponed. We’re working in the background on these and as decisions are made, we’ll announce them. Theaffected events are:
� Work Parties: we’re cautiously optimistic we’ll have a full slate for the fall. They may be modified, but we’re working hard todo our best to make them happen
� AGM: a heads up that due to maximum allowed group sizing, this meeting may have to be virtual
� New Members reception: we believe this one will still be OK, but in modified form
� Remembrance Day ceremonies: we think the service itself will be normal, but the lunch afterward's may have to change
� Installation dinner: we’re working with the venue to find a way to make this happen – fingers crossed
� Craft Fair: this one is up in the air right now as it presents some unique challenges.
That’s it for this month – safe boating and see you on the water!
Rob
In our ever-evolving world we use computers to compile much data. This year’s 2020 Roster had a significant error and a long-timemember was inadvertently left out, Ron Whittaker.Ron please accept my apologies, Ariel.
Ron Whittaker joined BYC in 1964, his vessel at the time was called Retreat. We of course as a club were in Coal Harbour. Art Grahamwas Commodore. The past Commodore was W.O. Marble, his wife Mabel as a young person had survived the sinking of the Titanic.There were 189 members. R. Kipling was Staff Captain who later became Club Historian and tallied the club’s history in the Trident.When you travel down A dock, the first slip on the right is the Alondra (White Swan). She is noted in the Roster belonging to DaveCook’s Dad. She has to my knowledge always been in that berth at BYC and even in Coal Harbour. How time flies.
Penny and I are Newbies to BYC as we joined in 1980. We came to the club with Kagani who previously belonged to former BYCmember, H Pantalon. Kagani had left the Club and returned with us to almost the same shelter. As the world turns, The Whittaker’s,Ron and Sherri are shown owning the Magic Dragon in 1981. The Dragon was a Federation Morse house boat modeled after a cruisehome house boat and had been our family boat. The Dragon had come under stress with the then owner, we salvaged the boat, soldher to a friend who then sold to my nephew Scott Thompson (now a member of BYC). She ended up almost across from Kagani in ashelter on A dock in 1981. The Dragon was sold and went up the Fraser River and I am sure to this day rests there. Ron was shown in a1969 annual owning the Sequin. I remember her as a very pretty 36 ft Monk that was later owned by Don McKenzie. Don is of notedfame as an owner of fabled large tugs and Lloyds certified salvage expert. The Sequin attended the BYC classic show a number of yearsago with a new fresh owner enthusiast. I think it is a tribute to our fraternity at BYC, that members still cherish their club after 64 yearsand still retain membership.
PC David Thompson Historian BYC
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To my Fellow BYC Members and boating friends.
It is with deep regret and sadness I must inform you that the continuing saga of the BYC story written by Rudy Kipling has beenmisplaced.
I now reside in Gibsons and am thinking that it is on our vessel in North Vancouver. So unfortunately you will have to wait for theAugust Trident edited by the intrepid Gord Cooling. I know waiting is hard. My sincere apologies.
If any feel overwhelmed by this please do not hesitate to give me a call at our “Raven Shaw” cottage that we call home in Gibsonia.The phone number is in the BOOK.
I am ecstatic to share with my fellow yachting friends a find that has eluded me.
One spectacular bay is just north of Pender Harbour & it is called Ballet Bay. How did it get its name?
The first thing Penny (my admiral) does after receiving the local newspaper is go to the obituary page. I think it is with relief that atour delicate age it is still a great joy to find that we are not mentioned there.
OBITUARIES
Chuck E. Thomas
March 3, 1928-May 3, 2020
Charles Earle Thomas
He was born in Vancouver and brought up helping his dad in a downtown smoke and magazine shop, stocking shelves as a small boy.His mom and dad sold everything in Vancouver and bought a little bay on Nelson island. They named the bay Ballet Bay as his oldersister Audrey was with the Argentina Ballet at this time. Dad was around 11 years of age and boarded at a local grocery store in PenderHarbour. For room and board he did deliveries, shipping and receiving. Chuck loved the deliveries all done by boat in Pender Harbouras there were few cars or roads. ln his spare time he would run home and help his dad and uncles build a house for his mom and dadon Nelson lsland. He met Bill Murdock as his family ran a fish packing company and Chuck and Bill would do pick-up and deliveries upand down the coast. Dad loved the local dances in Pender Harbour. This is where he met Marie in 1947 and they married on January1, 1949. He started an apprenticeship building boats and worked for quite a few years at Sterling Shipyard building sainers, trollersand guillnet fish boats. Chuck loved his cars and boats. His biggest memories are growing up in Pender Harbour and Ballet Bay, Nelsonlsland.
a life!
His family home can still be seen in Ballet Bay.
PC David Thompson, Historian
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BYC and Phase 3
Hello everyoneAs we slowly come out of the lock down more of us are getting out on our boats.We are seeing more members enjoying our outstations.With these increased numbers comes increased risk so we must remain vigilant in keeping ourselves, families and fellow members safe.The commodore has outlined how we can achieve this in his email to all members on Thursday June 25.
RaftingGoing forward Outstation rule #23 regarding rafting is to be disregarded at this time.If you do not feel comfortable with a member rafting from your boat you have the right to refuse them.They also have the right to refuse you.Med tying is another option to consider when trying to accommodate more member boats safely at Clemy and Ekins.As a reminder there are no guest boats allowed at any outstations at this time.
Signing in at the outstationsSigning in when at an outstation has always been the rule, people like to bend this rule to extend their time at the outstation.You must sign in immediately after your arrival and you have made your boat safe.This is important for 2 reasons. It starts the timeline for your stay but more importantly it will now be used as a tracking guide if we needto find people if there is an outbreak of Covid within the club.If you or any member of your group becomes ill after visiting any club facilities please follow the advice on the BC Centre for DiseaseControl website http://covid-19.bccdc.ca/.Let the authorities know if you have visited any club facilities so we can assist in contact tracing if required by the health authorities.
Keep things CleanWe all need to work on keeping things clean. Please clean all common touch surfaces before and after use.Make sure you travel with adequate cleaning supplies on your boat as the club will not be providing these items at the outstations.Remember to wash your hands more then regularly or use hand sanitizer.Remember you are responsible for yours and your families health and safety.
Enjoy your summer on the water.
Best Regards,
David Gunby Safety Director
Burrard Yacht Club
604-837-3149
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BYC 2020 Laura Cove RendezvousSaturday August 1st
BYC members, family and guests are invited to meetup on Saturday, August 1st at 4:00pm in Laura Cove for our annual rendezvous.
Bring your own appy’s and refreshments and it will be a great way to catchup withfriends and have some fun.
But this year we know it will be a bit different. Please follow all the guidelines that DrBonnie Henry, BC’s Chief Medical Officer, has issued to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Together we can look after each other!
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What’s your dirty little secret? By Nancy Shaw
What’s your dirty little secret? Everyone has one … and it might be your boat’s dirty bilge. Did you know that, depending on a ship’sdesign, a ship’s bilge may contain oil, urine, fuel, detergents, solvents, coolants, anti-freeze and other chemicals? The term “bilge water” is a term used in today’s politicsfor good reason. At Gostick Place, we have over 200 bilges with the potential todischarge a brew of noxious stuff overboard by our automated bilge pumps.
Last winter, for example Hugo and I often saw a sheen around our boat on A dock. Itwasn’t a lot, but it was there. It couldn’t be us, we reasoned, because we had theengine serviced six months earlier and our boat was less than six years old. It had tobe one of our neighbours. Well, to make a long story short, it was us. It was a slowcoolant leak into our bilge which we never noticed until finally, the engineoverheated.
Bilges are the great collecting place for all of the mechanical issues on a boat. A fuelspill from a bilge is easy to spot as a sheen appears on the water even when smallamounts are discharged. Unfortunately, with so many boats in the club it is oftenhard to figure out the cause of a spill. Like a pandemic, one boat’s dirty bilgedischarge in a shed - is a dirty spill in all the sheds and floats.
It is possible to keep this form of pollution to a minimum. Most important is topractice preventative engine maintenance. That includes checking all lines andhoses for small leaks that drip into the bilge. Check and replace oil pan gaskets andoil seals whenever possible. If you change your own oil, use a closed system (aportable vacuum oil change pump) to prevent spills.
Don’t pump oily bilge water overboard. Use oil absorbents in the form of sheets, pillows and pads. Absorbents are designed toabsorb petroleum products and repel water. They are effective and a relativelyinexpensive solution. It’s important to secure them in your bilge to preventclogging/fouling the bilge pump and other mechanical systems. Check thesaturation of the absorbent periodically and replace when needed. BYC officesells absorbent sheets in bundles of 24 complete with gloves and disposal bagsfor only $20. This a great deal.
Don’t use soaps and detergents to clean a bilge or oil spill. It is true that thesecleaners emulsify droplets into smaller droplets, but they damage all marine lifethey come in contact with. And absorbents that come in contact withdetergents are usually rendered ineffective. It’s important to have a ‘no soap’approach to containing small oil spills.
Don’t throw oily rags into the garbage. BYC has a place for the proper disposalof used oil, used filters, oily rags, oily absorbents, and antifreeze. Look for theoil bin in the far north east corner of the parking lot. Your gate key will open itand when in, follow the signs for proper disposal. It is clearly marked. Note thatBYC can’t take all chemicals (for example, gasoline). If in doubt, ask JamesNelson and then go to the Recycling Council of British Columbia website(https://www.rcbc.ca ) to find a recycling facility near you.
When all else fails, Burrard Yacht Club has an Oil Spill Response Kit availablenear the workshop on the floats. It’s important to talk to James Nelson
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(Facilities Manager 604 988 0817) or his staff as they know what steps to take next and can contain a spill using booms and the club’swork boats.
One passing final thought, stay alert when refueling or working around your boat. Twenty-five years ago, we had a 21-foot smallcruiser on the Great Lakes. While we went for ice cream, a summer student pumped about five gallons of gasoline into the bilgethrough a disconnected black water pump-out port. He realized his mistake and switched to the nearby fuel port but never told us.Hugo stepped onto the boat, ran the blower and was about to start the inboard/outboard Mercruiser when he realized that thesmell of gasoline was unusually strong. The story ended well; the bilge was cleaned out by an apologetic marina owner. But thingscould have gotten much worse very quickly. As responsible boat owners, our actions protect both us and the environment too.
To continue this conversation about BYC boat bilges contact Hugo Shaw at [email protected]; cell 604 8172512 or visit him at Slip A50 (BYOB).
Resources
https://georgiastrait.org/press/a-good-boater-is-a-green-boater/
https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29208
https://www.bcoutdoorsmagazine.com/reducing-contamination-from-oil-fuel-and-bilges/
https://www.boat-ed.com/canada/studyGuide/Discharge-of-Oil-and-Other-Hazardous-Substances/10119901_49374/
Have you ever thought about all the summer camps on or near our boating waters? There are many.
How about the camp on the west side of the Arm on the way to Clemy? Camp Jubilee began in 1935 in Port Moody by the WorkersUnity League to provide camp services for disadvantaged kids. Port Moody was a temporary site so a group went by boat searching fora permanent site. They found a 128 acre site on Orlomah Beach seized by the District of North Vancouver for taxes. Price? $1662.00.They raised money through a variation of penny drives and named their new site Camp Jubilee in honour of Vancouver’s 50th birthday.The camp opened in 1936 with 350 kids ($3.50 each) and six staff. Camp Jubilee remains supported by trade unions as well as serviceclubs like Lions and Elks. Today it is managed by the Camp Jubilee Society. It runs as a summer camp for financially disadvantaged kids.Outside of the summer months it offers year around access for kids and adults looking for a retreat or wedding venue.
Across from Camp Jubilee is Camp Howdy. Camp Howdy was established on 74 acres near Balcarra in Farrer Cove. It opened as aYMCA boys’ camp in 1947 and hosted boys and later, boys and girls for 60 years. In the early 2000’s the land caught the interest ofdevelopers about the same time that the YMCA was looking for money to fund a tower on its downtown Vancouver Burrard Streetland. The land sold around 2007, but the Camp Howdy development zoning was not approved. Currently it is owned by the EvangelicalLaymen’s Church as a site for camp rentals, retreats and weddings. Here’s a video about the area’s future:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/belcarra-zone-1.4924877
There are many more camps in nearby Howe Sound. Most are on the water.
Camp Artaban was established in 1923 as a society controlled by The Anglican Church of Canada. It is 67 acres at Port Graves at thehead of East Bay (AKA Long Harbour, Long Bay), Gambier Island. It features 16 cabins that can accommodate 144 sleepers. An outdoorchapel seats 160. There are tenting areas, a beach, a dining hall, a dock and 16 bed and 10 bed dormitories suitable for rental. It is thesite of weddings, films and reunions.
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Camp Fircom began in 1923 as an outreach program in the Vancouver Eastside by the First Presbyterian Church (the forerunner ofFirst United Church) and Community Services (the forerunner of Social Services). (Notice that Fircom is the beginning 3letters of First and Community). The church reverend wanted a location removed from the rough living conditions of EastVancouver. Sixty-five acres were purchased near Halkett Bay and a tent camp was established. Over the years, under theUnited Church, the camp has expanded to not only support underprivileged kids in the summer, but also hosts corporategroups and weddings.
Keats Camp was established on Keats Island by the Baptist Church in 1926. The facility can accommodate 250 guests in cabins of 12-14beds. The facility has docks and a variety of water toys.
Camp Latona, near Ekins Point, Gambier Island was run by the Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Vancouver) from 1957 to 1995.Financial issues wound down the camp and it was eventually sold to private interests that continue to use the facilities as a campavailable all year around.
Camp Potlach is run by the Boys and Girls Club Foundation of South BC. It sits on 133 acres of Howe Sound (south of Woodfibre andnear Anvil Island) and has welcomed over 1,000 kids since 1944. It is also available for weddings, corporate retreats and school groups.
Daybreak Point Bible Camp is a camp sponsored by a dozen Christian Chapels of the Lower Mainland. It is 96 acres located on thesouth end of Anvil Island. There are 10 cabins with 5 or 6 bunks each. There is a dining hall that can accommodate 180 guests. There’sa chapel, a gym, a sports field and water toys like kayaks and paddle-boards. There’s a waterslide too. The facilities are available forrental outside of the July-August kids’ camp season.
Camp Elphinstone is a YMCA camp of 144 acres near Mount Elphinstone and at the end of YMCA Road. It’s the oldest Howe Soundcamp established in 1907, originally as a boys’ camp. This camp now hosts boys and girls all summer for water and land sports. It is alsoavailable for weddings and similar events between September and June.
Camp Sunrise near Langdale was established by the Salvation Army in 1925 as a place where kids could learn to swim. Summer campcontinues 95 years later. The Salvation Army’s “Send A Kid To Camp” program assists camp access for those who can’t afford camp.There are a number of cabins and lodges on site available as retreats or family camping. Some are pretty fancy. Service groups likeVariety and Rotary have assisted the Salvation Army with the camp.
There are other camps not quite on Howe Sound or Indian Arm: For example, Gibsons area has Camp Byng (Boy Scouts) Camp Olave(Girl Guides). Bowen Island has Camp Bow-Isle (Christian Scientists) and Camp Sasamat is on Sasamat lake in Balcarra (Association ofNeighbourhood Houses of BC).
Bob Thompson
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Birds Eye Cove Outstation - Maple Bay
If you are planning on visiting the Gulf Islands this summer, either by boat or car, I encourage you to visit our new outstation inMaple Bay, called Bird’s Eye Cove Marina.
BYC purchased the Birds Eye Cove Marina in November 2019. The property has a residential house that is currently rented totenants, a Suite used by the Facilities Manager Rick Overes, a Commercial space, currently rented, an operating marina with longterm tenants and a designated moorage location for BYC members, the BYC “U”.
The marina has been carefully managed by the hardworking team from BYC that came together to form the Bird’s Eye CoveOperating Committee, led by Keith Debalser. Thank you! As well, our very own Rick Overes lives part time at the marina, keeping apulse on the day to day activities, and keeping the marina in fantastic condition. If you visit, please say hello. Thanks Rick!
Please remember that a portion of the marina is public with many long term tenants. Please be respectful of this community andcontinue to practice proper social and physical distancing.
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Location
Maple Bay, on Vancouver Island, is located approximately 40 miles from Burrard Yacht Club. This is a peaceful and well situatedlocation for members to further explore the Gulf Islands or the local area.
Visiting BEC - Burrard “U”
Bird’s Eye Cove is a destination location you can visit either by car or boat. Arriving by car, members can find parking on Genoa BayRoad, across the street from the marina. The front side of this lot is public parking and the backside is dedicated to BEC. Unfortunatelyat this time there are no overnight accommodations available for BYC members on the property.
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If you arrive by boat, BYC members can use both the BYC “U” and outside of the breakwater. Members only inside the BYC “U” andnote that at this time, guest boats are not permitted at any of our outstations.
The BYC “U” provides members with power and water. There is a garbage key located in a lock box on the West side of the dockoffice/store. Garbage can be disposed of in the bin located on Genoa Bay Road, at the entrance to the marina. Remember thatpower is on the honour system so if you use power, you are required to sign the book. The outstation, as all BYC Outstations, has alog book for when you visit. It is mandatory at this time to sign the log book due to the COVID-19 situation. No exceptions.
At this time, BYC does not provide members with wi-fi service at BEC. However, if you have access to a Shaw account, you can jumpon the ShawOpen wi-fi system located on the docks.
CAUTION: On the North corner, adjacent to the Office/Store building is an unmarked, underwater hazard as shown by the red X inthe image below. DO NOT moor at this location.
Local Amenities
Maple Bay is a wonderful, quiet community with a number of local services and amenities. As well, if you have access to anautomobile, it is only a 15 minute drive to the city of Duncan.
Below are a few of the local establishments. Given the rapidly changing nature of the COVID pandemic, it is highly advisable to callahead and if the establishment is open, understand what the expectation is regarding social distancing, wearing of masks etc.
Maple Bay Marina - 6145 Genoa Bay Road, 250-746-8482From the BEC Marina, members can walk South on Genoa Bay road and within 10 minutes arrive at Maple Bay Marina. Maple BayMarina has a restaurant/pub called the Shipyards and is currently open. They also have the following services: chandlery, showers,laundry and working shipyard, fuel dock and pump out station. Various airplane charter operations arrive/depart at this marina.
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South of Maple Bay Marina is the Bird’s Eye Cove lagoon. No powered boats please but feel free to explore via kayak or canoe.
Maple Bay Yacht Club - 6337 Genoa Bay Road, 250-746 2541Walking North along Genoa Bay Road, and within 5 minutes, you will arrive at one of our reciprocal locations, Maple Bay Yacht Club.The yacht club is well worth the visit! Please call ahead to find out about events and if reciprocals are welcomed.
The Lion Rampant Pub - 6777 Beaumont Ave, 250-746- 5422For the adventurous, a 30 minute walk can end up at The Lion Rampant Pub in Maple Bay. The Lion Rampant is situated on the water,has a great selection of pub fare and also offers a cold beer and wine store. You can also dinghy to their dinghy dock! The Lion RampantPub is scheduled to open June 29th.
If you travel with a dinghy or tender, consider slighter further destinations such as Cowichan Bay. Again, please call ahead to yourdesired destination to understand their hours of operation and guidelines due to the ongoing pandemic. Do not rely solely oninformation on websites as this may not be in sync with day to day operations.
Looking forward to seeing you on the water. Safe and happy travels!
David GagnonVice CommodoreBurrard Yacht Club
IMPORTANT RECIPROCAL CLUB INFORMATION
Hello members, you may have noticed that with the help of our Vice Commodore we now have the access to our list of Reciprocal Clubson our Members website.
All our Reciprocal Clubs are listed on the link provided. However a number of the Club's website links don't seem to work, if you werewanting to check for any updates on their restrictions. If you find one that does not work, you can check their website information bylogging into the Yacht Destination site by simply setting up your own Yacht Destination account.
Just click on the Yacht Destination link on our Reciprocal page and in the far right corner you will see "create an account". That way youwill be able to get information on the club you wish to visit if it doesn't open in our own listings. I will work on getting the websitesupdated on our own listings.
Please remember to call the Club you wish to visit to make sure they are open and what their COVID 19procedures are.
Happy and safe summer boating to you.
Jule - Reciprocal Clubs Coordinator.
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Jonathan Avis
Jonathan was a BYC member since 1995. He moved to Edmonton several years later, and kept his boat in Mexico, the Zwerver II
Dear friends, family and loved ones,
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of JonathanAvis. He died peacefully in his sleep, of heart failure, in the early hoursof Tuesday, June 23rd.
We’ve had many people ask how best to send a gesture that you arethinking of us and of Jonathan. If you’d like to make a donation to acharity of your choice, in Jon’s name, please do so. Alternatively, Jon’sson Rob is putting together a video collage with reflections andmemories about Jon. You can email in a few words or send a videorecording to [email protected] if you’d like to participate in thisproject.
Rob, Michelle, Chris, Thais, Meghan and Thea
Jon and Thea Avis have an incredible story that Tina Tibbits found in the Avenue Edmonton Magazine from a couple of years ago. I foundit fascinating. It is truly worth the read. The link is below. Ed.
https://www.avenueedmonton.com/city-life/the-life-of-pie/
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Sheila Margaret McLennan (May 16 1934 - May 22 2020)
Sheila and Geoff McLennan were long term members of BYC piloting the 36 Bayliner, Gentle Spiritfrom a B-Dock shelter.
It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sheila on Friday, May 22, 2020. Shepassed at home, which was her preference, and the family is grateful for this.
Sheila was born in Toronto on May 16, 1934 and ventured west with her mother Cora to go to UBC.She was proud of her teaching pursuits and the many relationships she fostered through her career,both in the US and BC. Sheila was an adventurous sort and loved to travel. So much so that shechanged career tracks and became a travel agent. Her travels took her, husband Geoffrey and herkids Bronwen and Shawn to many parts of the world including a 3 month S.E. Asia trip in 1977.
Sheila more recently was an active bridge player and enjoyed her weekly sessions at Hollyburn. Aswell, her PEO friends brought her a great deal of stimulation and joy.
Her health had been failing her in recent years, however, she lived independently with the support of Geoff, Bronwen (Craig) and Shawn(Tine). She loved and proudly spoke about her grandkids Spencer, Quinn, Kirsten and Nicholas whenever she had a chance.
Sheila will be missed by many. At this time, there is no celebration of life scheduled, however, when the times allow a family, friend eventwill be organized. In lieu of flowers, the family requests consideration of a donation to one of Sheila’s additional loves (dogs) the SPCA.
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Close By Anchorages
The Commodore asked me to write an article about a couple of my favourite close to home anchoring spots becausehe knew that I often WFB (work from boat) while concluding the sale of my client’s boats - ok the secret is now out!
So…
If you find yourself wanting to get out in the boat but need to stay close to home due to time, the need for‘connectivity’ or other reasons here are a couple of great local anchorages you can enjoy.
Even before Covid19 changed the world many of us enjoyed anchoring as a form of ‘social distancing’ - unless of course you wererafted to 10 other BYC Boats!
Located just under 10 miles to the East from our Gostick Place facility is Bedwell Harbour, a well known and potentially busy anchorage.Bedwell has room for dozens of boats and offers good holding in depths ranging from 35 to 75 feet over a mud bottom. On any sunnywarm summer weekend you can expect Bedwell to be busy and I have seen as many as 70 boats anchored here.
It is common to see a few other BYC boats anchored or rafted in Bedwell. If you prefer to stern tie there are several spots along theWest shore for this, starting as you enter the bay North of the waterski club and continuing South. Winds in Bedwell can often bebreezy and in a strong Northerly outflow there isn’t much protection so chop can build but if you set well and use proper scope theholding is good and wind should not be a problem. Bedwell offers good cellular connectivity for staying in touch.
Activities in Bedwell include swimming, kayaking, dinghy rides, paddle boarding and good crabbing. If those sounds like too much workone of my favourite pastimes at anchor is people watching, our fellow boaters usually provide good entertainment from the seat of adeck chair.
Once the current restrictions are lifted, a nice dinghy trip from here is to head into Deep Cove to grab a coffee, beer or bite at one ofthe multiple establishments and usually the Admiral can find that essential something in one of the small retail shops. Of course youcan always run up to Clementine to check out who’s at the dock there as well.
A slightly lesser known anchorage is Port Graves, one of the four bays at the South end of Gambier Island. Located about 18 milesfrom our Gostick Place facility Port Graves (or East Bay as it is also known) on the South side of Gambier Island is a nice place to spend anight or two.
The bottom is sticky mud and offers good holding with depths from 25 to 50 feet. Note – there have been reports of anchors fouling onold logging debris and cables but I have never encountered or seen this. Occasionally the wake from a passing ferry can cause a bit ofrock and roll so if you are rafting make sure you have adequate fenders between the boats. The North West outflow winds rarely buildhere even in a decent blow but the anchorage is open to Southerly inflow winds so be sure to check the weather.
Unlike Bedwell, Port Graves is rarely very busy and offers many of the same features and activities, including decent prawning close by.
There is a small red painted public wharf immediately in front of Camp Artaban, an Anglican church summer camp. You can leave thedinghy tied at this wharf and hike along the West side of the camp boundary and there are trails that connect to and wind around theIsland. A hiker in very good shape and with the time could even hike up to the Lake then over the North side and rendezvous with theircrew in Ekins! Our outstations at Gibsons, Snug Cove and Ekins are close by and Port Graves offers reasonable cellular connectivity.
Remember when transiting 1st or 2ⁿd narrows to keep an eye on currents and traffic, and have an ear on Victoria traffic (channel 12) forclear narrows broadcasts.
PC Rob Langford
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Summer Sailing program 2020
This year with new guidelines due to COVD, we have had to re-arrange some training and meeting areas, please note:
- The students will meet in the morning under the tent on the green cement and be walked down to the breakwater by theinstructors.
- Their classroom and instruction area is on the West side of the breakwater building- Please note the Porta Potti on the breakwater is for the sailors- The sailors will be sailing in front of Waterfront park- At the end of the day they will be walked to the green cement area for pick up
The instructors will due their best to minimize the sailors with the general membership.
This year with reduced numbers (due to Covid) all classes are full with a wait list. We will have more students through this year’sprogram than last year’s.
Summer roofing program
Staff will be replacing shed cladding starting June 23 and will continue till September
Sheds to be completed:
- A25/A26- B57/B59/B61/B63/B65/B67- A89
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MEET YOUR BYC SOCIALS CHAIR- LEONA ACASTER
Growing up in North Vancouver, we were so fortunate to have the oceanso accessible to us. In our early 20’s, Brad and I would go fishing in ourlocal waters aboard his dad’s boat, a 14’ Peterborough. We have somegreat memories from the numerous fishing trips outside of VancouverIsland with Brad’s dad. Years later when our children, Tasha and Marcus,were young, we bought our first boat, a 16’ Aquastar we called the “GreenMachine”. The “Green Machine” provided many years of family fun,wakeboarding and tubing on the ocean and on lakes. Family camping tripswith the “Green Machine” in tow to the Okanagan and Vancouver Islandwere the highlights of our summer vacations.
As we were spending more time vacationing and boating on freshwaterlakes, we eventually purchased a recreational property on Lake Whatcomand upgraded to a 22’ Ski Supreme. As our children got older, and ourrecreational boating needs were changing, we sold the “Lake House” andthe ski boat. With the love of being on or near the water, there was nodoubt that there would be another boat. Then we eventually found the boat that checked off most of the boxes for us, a Bayliner 4087,
Northern Light. We never imagined that we would be jumping from 22’ to44’!
To prepare us for our new boating experience, we enrolled in PowerSquadron classes. We gained so much knowledge from the instructors andproctors. We also realized how much we didn’t know about boating,despite years spent on the water. We were so fortunate to meet someincredible people in Power Squadron who told us about BYC. We were soimpressed with the passion, knowledge and experience these individualsshared which prompted us to join BYC.
Since joining BYC in October 2016, Brad and I have had the privilege toparticipate in many BYC activities and boating events. Volunteering atevents has provided us the opportunity to meet so many wonderfulmembers. We have enjoyed getting involved and being a part of the BYCcommunity.
Good News
At the recent board meeting the 2020/2021 budget was approved. We are pleased to announce that there will be no increase indues or moorage rates for the next year. More details to follow at The Annual General Meeting.
Larry Avant
Treasurer
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The Burrard Yacht Club would like towelcome the following new members-
Rick Sorensen and spouse ElaineShannon Aldridge
Juniors-
Trevor GurdLauren Gurd
Returning as a Family Associate-
Marcus Acaster and spouse Kristen Butterfield.
Welcome new members
Moving On
Gord and Sheryl Gowland (Vanilla Shake)
Gord and Sheryl have sold their boat and have movedout of the Lower Mainland. They were club membersfor over 24 years. Gord served on the Board andmany of you will remember Gord being in charge ofthe classic cars and hot rods for many years duringthe Classic Car and Boat Show.
The two of you helped make the Club the specialplace it is and we wish you the best in your newadventures.
Did you know just west of Ekins was a pub? The SeasideHotel was built in 1903 just across Rainy River from the Port Melonpulp mill. The hotel owners were the Cates family of Cates Towingfame. The fairly large hotel (and pub) was a focal point for HoweSound residents in their own boats and by way of a couple of vesselsowned by Cates. In the 1920’s Union Steamships would deliver asmany as 200 passengers from Vancouver and Howe Sound so theycould picnic and play. Imagine passengers in fancy almost formalattire. Men wearing wide-brimmed straw boaters hats and womenwith the bell-shaped cloche hats of the roaring twenties would arrivewith children and picnic baskets. The hotel burned down in 1933.Other hotels made attempts on the site, but more fires and a lack ofcustomers doomed the attempts. The last hotel closed in 1960.
From the editor-
As the Commodore stated in his monthly message “July already”. I always find it scary that the days are gettingshorter and we haven’t had the best part of summer yet. We have been out on two short trips. Once to Ekinswith our good friends Betty and Al Bartlett and to our friends dock in East Bay on Gambier Island with ourdaughter and her boy friend on board. It rained both times but it didn’t stop us from having fun.
We are usually on one of our longer trips now but have been drafted to Comox to look after our 1 year oldgranddaughter when her brother (Riley) arrives on the planet. Less than two years ago we didn’t even have anygrandchildren, now we will have three.
We hope to do some serious boating in August. Hope to see you out there.
Gord Cooling
